Marine Electrician

Lunenburg, NS, Canada

Pay: $22.00-$34.39 per hour · Full-time

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Pay: Pay: $22.00-$34.39 per hour
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 31, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 19, 2026

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Marine Electrician

Lunenburg, NS

ABCO Industries Inc

https://abco.ca/

Posting Last Updated

May 22, 2026

Overview

Reporting to the Mechanical Shop Manager, the Marine Electrician will be responsible for the electrical

installation of new vessel electrical systems as well as refits and upgrades to existing systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide preliminary sketches or value estimates for materials or services.
Follow blueprints and prepare sketches to see the placement of wiring or equipment, and to

confirm correspondence to assembling and safety codes.

Examine electrical system of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing

devices, like ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to confirm compatibility and safety of

system.

Install, repair or replace wiring equipment or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
Diagnose faulty systems, apparatus and parts to determine roots causes and correct problem

accordingly.

Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or parts to determine hazards, defects, or the necessity

for adjustment or repair while confirming compliance with codes.

Work on installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of marine electrical (AC/DC) and

electronic systems for powerboats and sailboats.

Communicate with manufacturers where necessary regarding technical equipment.
Perform routine and annual maintenance of client boats.

Skills & Qualifications

5 + years marine electrical naval shipbuilding experience.
An electrical trade certificate and/or equivalent training.
Ability to perform basic math calculations.
Ability to read and interpret blue prints.
Ability to communicate in English.
Must be reasonably available for overtime and site work.
Must take direction from Shop Management in a positive and cooperative ‘can do’ manner.
Ability to collaborate across various teams and departments.
Excellent time management skills and trouble shooting skills.
Drivers license required.
Flexibility to travel locally occasionally as required.

Working Conditions

On-site.

Traditional business hours (8 am – 4:30 pm).

Majority of time in fabrication shop setting.

Collaborating with various departments.

Compensation

Pay: $22.00-$34.39 per hour

Paid time off
Vision care
Dental care
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
Disability insurance
Profit sharing
Company pension
RRSP match
Casual dress
Extended health care
Company events
On-site parking

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Responsibilities

Install, maintain, repair, and replace electrical and electronic systems on new and existing powerboats and sailboats. Diagnose faults, inspect systems for safety and code compliance, perform routine boat maintenance, and coordinate technical matters with manufacturers as needed.

Requirements

Requires 5 or more years of marine electrical or naval shipbuilding experience, along with an electrical trade certificate or equivalent training. Candidates must be able to read blueprints, perform basic calculations, communicate in English, collaborate effectively, and be available for occasional overtime, site work, and local travel; a driver's license is required.

Skills

Marine Electrical Installation
AC/DC Electrical Systems
Marine Electronics
Electrical Troubleshooting
Blueprint Reading
Electrical Testing
Electrical Repair
Preventive Maintenance
Electrical Code Compliance
Basic Mathematics
Time Management
Communication
Team Collaboration
Technical Equipment Coordination
Hand and Power Tool Use

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Vision Care
Dental Care
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Disability Insurance
Profit Sharing
Company Pension
RRSP Match
Casual Dress
Extended Health Care
Company Events
On-Site Parking

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Keywords

Marine Electrical Systems
Naval Shipbuilding
Powerboats
Sailboats
AC/DC Systems
Marine Electronics
Electrical Installation
Electrical Refits
Electrical Upgrades
Wiring
Electrical Equipment
Blueprints
Electrical Sketches
Ohmmeters
Voltmeters
Oscilloscopes
Hand Tools
Power Tools
Electrical Troubleshooting
Electrical Safety
Code Compliance
Preventive Maintenance
Vessel Systems
Electrical Trade Certificate
Site Work

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