11580 Mitchell Road, Building C, Richmond, BC, V6V 1T7
$45.00 - $50.00 Hourly
About The Company At Platinum Marine Group, we build some of the world’s most advanced and luxurious custom yachts. Our team of skilled tradespeople and craftspeople take pride in delivering exceptional quality and innovation. Based in Richmond, BC, our companies — including Crescent Custom Yachts and Tactical Custom Boats — operate at the forefront of marine construction and refit excellence.
About The Role The Marine Electrician Lead is responsible for leading a team in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of marine electrical and electronic systems on new-build and refit vessels. This role works closely with engineering, production, and other trades to ensure systems are installed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
Perks Paid vacation and sick days
Comprehensive advantages package, including medical, dental, travel, and life insurance
Employee Family Assistance Program
Free on-site parking
Why join Platinum Marine? Leadership role in one of BC’s largest recreational marine groups.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to influence operational strategy and project success.
Work on innovative, high-value yacht construction and refit projects.
Supportive workplace that values teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities Lead, supervise, mentor, and coordinate a team of electricians and apprentices on assigned projects
Install, test, and maintain marine electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, control systems, and navigation equipment
Troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic faults on vessels
Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical manuals
Conduct inspections, QA/QC reporting, testing, commissioning, and sea-trial support as required
Maintain accurate records of work completed, deficiencies,



and materials used
Coordinate with engineering and production teams to ensure proper system integration
Ensure compliance with safety standards, marine regulations, and company procedures
Perform procurement and ordering of electrical materials required for builds
Secondary Duties & Responsibilities Collaborate with electricians, shipwrights, welders, carpenters, plumbers, and project teams to ensure integrated system functionality
Mentor apprentices and support trade development
Enforce safety procedures and ensure compliance with WorkSafeBC requirements, company and industry regulatory standards and best practices
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
Other duties as assigned to support project schedule and delivery
Qualifications & Experience Education & Technical Background Diploma or degree in: Electrical Engineering
Marine Electrical / Marine Engineering
Industrial Electrical Technology

OR a Red Seal Electrician certification (Canada) — highly valued
Additional marine-specific training is a strong advantage
Experience 5-10+ years in marine or industrial electrical environments
At least 2–3 years in a leadership role (Lead, Supervisor, Foreman)
Technical Skills (Core Requirement) Marine Electrical Systems Power generation & distribution systems
Switchboards and control panels
Lighting systems
Navigation & communication systems
Alarm and monitoring systems
Installation & Troubleshooting
Cable routing, termination, and testing
Fault finding and diagnostics
Commissioning and system start-up
Work Environment Shipyard and office environment.
Fast-paced, deadline-driven projects with multiple priorities.
May require overtime or weekend work during peak project phases.
Interaction with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Only applicants who submit a résumé will be considered.
We look forward to hearing from you!

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