Thursday 3 February 2011

MARINE ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS - $30,000-$42,000 - BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS


JOB DESCRIPTION

 
Required February to June 2011. Knowledge of Raymarine installation essential; Sat TV experience advantageous. Vehicle provided. Position is available immediately after work permit approval. Possible permanent position

Service/installation technician; Marine electronics and electrical systems.


Cay Electronics Ltd is based in the British Virgin Islands in the North East Caribbean.   Our primary market is the yachting industry but we do occasionally work on workboats, ferries, and larger commercial vessels.   We supply and install a variety of marine electronics equipment from leading manufacturers and offer support services for their equipment on vessel both based in this area and transiting the area.   Whilst the majority of installations are sailing instruments, multi function displays and autopilots we also supply, service and install VSat terminals, Fleet Broadband, Satellite TV, instrumentation and monitoring systems, control systems, generators and distribution systems, etc.  


Installation


Hardware

Establish the locations for mounting all new hardware and liaise with specialist subcontractors (joinery, glassfibre, rigger, machine shop) as needed.   Having due regard to maintenance and service requirements neatly and securely mount all hardware.


Wiring

Establish cable runs and install raceways/conduit as necessary.   Use existing raceways and conduits where possible.  Install all wiring and ensure that it is neat and properly secured and have regard to the minimum bend radii on coaxial and other cables where applicable.   Terminate all cables and leave service loops where appropriate.   Determine the correct size of cables to use having regard to the cable length, routing and load.   Fit fuses or breakers as appropriate to protect both the equipment and cables.


Mechanical

Mainly limited to but not exclusively autopilot drives both hydraulic and mechanical.   Install the equipment neatly ensuring that it is properly aligned and has the optimal mechanical advantage.  Ensure that all mountings, brackets and linkages are adequate for the maximum loads that may be exerted on them.   


Interfacing

Interconnect equipment using the NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000 standards and manufacturers proprietary interfaces.


Configuration

On completion of the installation configure and test the systems and conduct sea trials where appropriate.


Servicing and repair


Troubleshoot systems and equipment on and off the vessel to module level.  Repair and/or replace defective equipment and wiring.  


SALARY
$30,000-$42,000
 
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