Calian / Deloitte is a third‑party service provider contracted by the Canadian Armed Forces Recruiting Group (CFRG) to provide information and candidate sourcing support for CAF career opportunities and entry programs.

As an external contractor for the CAF, we are actively looking for Marine Systems Electrical Technicians.

Overview

Marine Systems Electrical Technicians (MSETs) are members of a ship’s engineering department, responsible for the operation and maintenance of electrical control systems onboard His Majesty's Canadian (HMC) Ships and Submarines.

They maintain, operate, and monitor equipment associated with the ship’s electrical, electronic, propulsion, ancillary, and auxiliary engineering systems. Additional duties include maintaining the ship’s structure, stability, damage control systems, and firefighting equipment. They also can be employed at shore repair and naval technical training facilities to support fleet activities.

Responsibilities

MSETs monitor, operate and maintain the electrical machinery for the following:

Shipboard Power Generation & Distribution

• Main and emergency switchboards
• Ungrounded/isolated shipboard electrical systems
• Diesel and gas‑turbine generator systems
• Generator synchronization & load sharing
• Automatic voltage regulators (AVR)
• Shore power connection systems
• Transformers, circuit breakers, disconnects

Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Electrical Systems

• Electric propulsion motors (AC, synchronous, PM)
• Thruster systems (bow/stern)
• Variable pitch propeller control systems
• Steering gear electrical systems
• Ballast & bilge pump controls
• Stabilizer control systems
• Motor control centres (MCCs)

Marine Automation & Control Systems

• Integrated Automation System (IAS) / IPMS
• PLCs, I/O modules, and marine HMI systems
• Alarm and Monitoring Systems (AMS)
• Engine Control Room (ECR) systems
• Navigation light panel control systems

Motors & Drive Systems

• AC/DC motors
• VFDs & soft starters
• Servo drives
• Motor protection relays
• Motor testing & troubleshooting

Shipboard Instrumentation & Sensors

• Pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters
• 4–20 mA loops and signal conditioning
• Tank sounding systems (pneumatic, capacitance, sonar)
• Shaft torque/power meters
• Fuel & lube oil monitoring instruments

Safety, Survivability & Hazardous Areas

• SOLAS-compliant emergency circuits
• Fire detection & suppression control systems
• Watertight door electrical systems
• EX / IECEx marine-rated electrical equipment
• Marine-rated junction boxes, glands, and penetrations
• Ground fault detection in isolated systems

Marine Electrical Installation Practices

• Marine-rated cables (LSZH, tinned copper, etc.)
• Cable trays, hangers, and naval conduit systems
• Cable dressing for vibration & moisture resistance
• Bulkhead and deck penetrations
• Bonding, earthing, and continuity systems
• Corrosion prevention and ICCP systems

Protective Devices & Electrical Safety

• Overload, ground fault, and short‑circuit protection
• Arc‑flash mitigation equipment (shipboard rated)
• Emergency stop and interlock systems
• Lockout/Tagout (marine procedures where applicable)

Industrial/Marine Networking & Communication Protocols

• Modbus RTU/TCP
• Profibus / Profinet
• CAN bus (common in engines & thrusters)
• Ethernet/IP (where used in hybrid/modern vessels)
• Fiber optic shipboard networks

Technical Drawings & Documentation

• Electrical schematics & wiring diagrams
• Single-line and three-line diagrams
• P&IDs for machinery spaces
• Cable schedule interpretation
• Marine classification drawings (ABS, Lloyd’s, DNV)

Testing, Troubleshooting & Diagnostics

• Multimeters, clamp meters
• Megger insulation testing (ungrounded systems)
• Earth fault tracing systems
• Loop calibrators (for instrumentation)
• Thermal imaging for machinery spaces
• Oscilloscopes for drives & control signals

In addition, MSETs will read and interpret engineering sketches and drawings, including electrical and electronic drawings.

Qualifications & Requirements

The minimum acceptable education to apply for this position is the completion of provincial requirements for Grade 10, including Grade 10 Applied Math & Grade 10 Applied Science.

How to Express Interest

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