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Overview
Marine electricians install, maintain, test and repair electrical and electronic systems on vessels, including lighting, batteries, wiring, radios, heating and air conditioning.
In job descriptions, look for vessel systems, wiring diagrams, electrical testing, fault finding, alternators, batteries, hand tools, specialised instruments, safety standards and technical documentation.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Marine electricians work with vessel electrical and electronic systems in installation, maintenance and repair. The setting can include engine spaces, cabins, deck equipment and diagnostic checks before a vessel returns to service.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes electricity, electronics, wiring diagrams, maritime electric drives, batteries, alternators, test runs, troubleshooting, blueprints, fastening components, safety standards and technical documentation.
Salary context
Salary context depends on vessel type, onboard access, diagnostic responsibility, emergency repairs, travel, electrical scope, safety-critical systems and whether the role works independently or within a shipyard team.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward senior marine electrician, electrical service technician, vessel maintenance planner, commissioning work, marine electronics specialization or supervision in ship repair.
Good to know
Check whether adverts name vessel types, systems handled, testing equipment, wiring plans, fault response, documentation, safety routines and whether work happens onboard, in yard or both.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
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Alternative labels
marine design electrician
vessel electronics repair technician
naval electrician
electro-technical maritime officer
marine installation electrician
vessel electronics design technician
marine systems electrician
vessel electronic systems technician
vessel electrician
vessel electronic networks technician
vessel electronics installation technician
marine repair electrician
marine electronic networks electrician
marine diagnostic electrician
Occupation group
Electrical mechanics and fitters (7412)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/9422c30d-c5ef-4fcc-a493-d67ee42189c0 |
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| ESCO code | 7412.8 |
| ISCO group | 7412 |
| Concept type | Occupation |