Marine Electronics Technologist

Overview

Marine Electronics Technologist is accountable for the effective operation, maintenance and repair of the electronics and automation equipment installed on Seaspan Marine vessels. The objective is to manage, plan and respond to electronic equipment and systems on board Seaspan vessels, provide and implement repair recommendations, oversee the planned maintenance program, and provide guidance and mentorship to vessel crews and shoreside maintenance personnel.

This role acts as a resource for the shipboard crew and shoreside maintenance personnel regarding routine maintenance of the vessels.

• Participate in the planning and management of the annual electronics budgets and resource allocation for the Seaspan fleet, including planning for obsolescence and implementing emerging technologies and equipment over vessel operational life.
• Maintain all regulatory licenses, contracts and service agreements for the marine electronics, including radios, chart systems, radars, satellite connectivity, and emergency beacons.
• Respond to issues reported from vessels, review report accuracy and initial diagnosis with vessel crew, assess if repair can be conducted at sea, and weigh effects on crew safety and potential for further equipment damage.
• Travel to vessels or arrange on-call repair personnel to inspect and repair problems. Assist vessel crews and shoreside maintenance personnel in understanding the operation and functionality of vessel systems.
• Coordinate with service providers, technicians and suppliers to plan required maintenance and diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Provide and implement repair recommendations (which items to repair, repair methodology, cost and benefits, timing, and necessity) to ensure seaworthiness, safety and suitability for intended trade of the vessels.
• Check in with shipboard engineers, monitor log sheets and the maintenance program to ensure daily routine electrical maintenance is performed and records are kept.
• Contribute to vessel refits and overhauls, and assist in the inspection process with classification, statutory, underwriter and vetting surveyors through regular interactions with the Engineering Superintendent, Port Engineers, Manager Vessel Operations and Port Captains.
• Conduct equipment inspections and ensure the crew understands conditions of the equipment from a functionality, optimization and safety perspective.
• Assist with ordering and supply of parts and equipment necessary to keep daily electronics operations running smoothly and efficiently; maintain inventory of operational critical electronics spares for vessels.
• Participate in budgeting, collect quotations and plan the purchase of parts and consumables for upcoming maintenance, repairs and inspections.
• When purchasing new equipment, consider standardizing equipment across the fleet, explore options and obtain quotes prior to issuing a purchase order.
• Provide technical consultations to new construction projects, including proposing suitable vessel equipment based on experience, cost-benefit analysis, and design input based on functionality, efficiency and safety considerations.
• Assist with an on-call rotation for diagnosis and repair of vessel electronics and automation outside of regular work hours.
• Performs additional duties as required.

• Diploma in Electronics or Degree in electrical engineering, automation, robotics technology or equivalent. Marine Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) or Industrial electricians with sufficient training and experience shall also be considered.
• 7+ years’ experience with troubleshooting, debugging and repairing of industrial electro-mechanical components and equipment.
• Experience with electrical generation and distribution systems.
• Experience working in a marine environment is an asset.
• Mechanical experience in assembling and disassembling components.
• Experience with AC/DC switchboards, grid converters and propulsion inverters is an asset.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license.
• Strong electrical background with extra training in navigation electronics, electronic control systems and PLC protocols.
• Knowledge of vessels and vessel propulsion systems including…