Marine Electrical Engineer

Triskel Marine is expanding rapidly to meet demand for the new system and as part of the expansion we need to strengthen our field installation team. The role is full-time and represents a varied and interesting challenge for an experienced engineer.

Triskel Marine is expanding rapidly to meet the demand for the new system and as part of the expansion we need to strengthen our field installation team. This is a hands on job requiring a significant degree of marine electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge and experience. Applicants must have the confidence and ability to work independently and a long way from external support, sometimes abroad. Installations must be completed to the highest standards and in accordance with current regulations.  The role is full-time and represents a varied and interesting challenge for an experienced engineer.

Reporting to: Engineering Operations Manager

Scope of role:To lead on the installation of the Integrel system on customer vessels.

Responsibilities include the following for Integrel installation:

• Mechanically mount alternators, check and adjust brackets to ensure correct alignment and fit.
• Specify correct cable sizes and protection for various circuit runs before installation.  Run communications cabling.
• Run, terminate and connect light and heavy DC cabling.
• Mount components of varying sizes with correct fittings to differing surfaces.
• Make mains voltage connections and ensure safe system installation.
• Fully test and commission each system, rectify any issues as required.
• Complete associated documentation on final installation.

General technical responsibilities:

• Assist with the training and certifying of system installers.
• Assist with the production of documentation for system installations.
• Assemble manufactured parts and test component.
• Research and source components.
• Order components and ensure adequate stock levels are maintained
• Attend exhibitions, shows and conferences as required.
• Liaise with customers, boat builders and distributors on technical matters
• Troubleshoot technical problems.
• Write reports and input to TML databases or systems as required.
• Ensure working environment and workshop is clean and tidy at all times.
• Work in compliance with current Health & Safety legislation.
• Undertake other tasks within the general level and scope of the role.

Professional qualifications & experience

• Demonstrable and significant experience of mechanical and electrical fitting
• Engineering NVQ Level 3 Engine servicing Working under pressure to meet deadlines
• Working in compliance with current regulations.
• Ideally the successful candidate will be educated to degree level or be qualified to HND in engineering.

Professional knowledge & skills

• IT literacy
• Report writing
• Relevant Health & Safety legislation and guidelines

Personal skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage with customers in a positive manner
• Confidence to work independently and in remote locations on occasion
• High level of organisational skills
• Creativity in terms of problem solving
• Team-working
• Time management

Aptitudes

• Flexibility
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of team as required
• Attention to detail and working to a high standard

Other requirements

• UK driving licence and ability to use own car due to the travel requirements of the role
• Current passport due to the travel requirements of the role
• Ability to safely lift heavy components
• Willingness to travel within the UK and abroad

Company Description

Triskel Marine is a small marine technology company based in Hayle, Cornwall. Having recently won some prestigious international awards for our innovative marine generator replacement technology Integrel, we are now exporting these systems all over the world and need to build, develop and manage our client facing systems. Due to this increase in demand, we are looking for someone to join our friendly, experienced team.