Service Branches
Work Environment
Ship electricians usually work indoors, aboard ships or submarines. They also work in ship repair shops on land.
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Military Status
Enlisted
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Median Military Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$64,236
Military Salary Range Salary varies based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location.
$25,184 - $244,591
Overview
Ship electricians operate and repair electrical systems on ships. They keep electrical power plants, wiring, and machinery in working order, maintain and repair shipboard elevator systems, and interpret electrical sketches, diagrams, and blueprints.
Military Training
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Ship electricians in the Military will gain skills through classroom study, including practice repairing electrical systems, and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training content may include:
- Electrical theory
- Troubleshooting procedures
- Maintenance and repair procedures
- Reading diagrams and calculating amperage, voltage, and resistance levels
- Electrical circuit analysis
- Motor, generator, and transformer principles
Helpful Attributes
- Ability to use tools
- Interest in electricity and how electrical devices operate
- Interest in solving problems
- Interest in electronics and communication devices
Related Civilian Careers
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers
- Ship Engineers
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
- Electric Motor, Power Tool and Related Repairers
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation and Relay
- Electricians
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
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