Senior Marine Electrician (Palma)
8 days ago
Balearic Islands
Palma de Mallorca, Spain Salary: Up to €50,000 per annum + benefits Our client is a world-renowned British luxury yacht builder, celebrated for crafting some of the finest bluewater sailing yachts available today. With a heritage spanning decades, they combine cutting‑edge design, precision engineering and traditional craftsmanship to create vessels capable of crossing oceans in safety, comfort and style. Every yacht is built with meticulous attention to detail by skilled craftspeople who take pride in delivering exceptional quality. From global rallies to bespoke builds, the business is recognised for adventure, innovation and excellence on the water. As a Senior Marine Electrician within the Service department, based in Palma de Mallorca, you will play an important role in supporting the maintenance, repair and refit of luxury sailing yachts. Working across a wide range of advanced marine electrical systems, you will be responsible for delivering high‑quality installation, commissioning, configuration and diagnostic work to exceptional industry standards. This is a hands‑on technical role requiring strong marine electrical knowledge, advanced troubleshooting skills and practical installation experience. You will work closely with owners, captains, contractors and the wider service team to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. • Install, replace, configure, commission and diagnose Mastervolt and Victron Energy chargers and inverters., • Carry out advanced configuration, commissioning and troubleshooting of CZone digital switching and control systems., • Diagnose faults and replace Mastervolt alternators., • Install and troubleshoot Victron solar panels and MPPT solar charge controllers., • Calculate, size and select appropriate inverter capacity and battery‑bank configurations for high‑demand onboard loads., • Design and implement bespoke lithium battery power solutions, including complete technical installation and commissioning from initial design through to completion., • Conduct systematic electrical fault‑finding and diagnostics across AC and DC systems onboard., • Carry out marine electrical installations, refits and system upgrades to a high professional standard., • Read, interpret and work accurately from complex electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering documentation., • Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety and technical accuracy throughout all activities., • Work collaboratively with the wider service team to ensure projects are completed efficiently and customer expectations are met., • Proven professional experience working as an electrician within the marine or yachting industry., • Comprehensive knowledge and hands‑on experience of 230V / 400V AC systems., • Comprehensive knowledge and hands‑on experience of 12V / 24V DC systems., • Strong technical troubleshooting and fault‑finding skills across marine electrical systems., • Experience with power management, system configuration and electrical system integration., • Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, with the ability to calculate and design bespoke power solutions., • Ability to work confidently from complex electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical documentation., • Comfortable working safely in confined spaces and challenging onboard environments., • Advanced spoken and written English, with the ability to communicate effectively with international crews and understand technical documentation., • Reliable, professional and committed approach to work., • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team., • Positive, proactive and solution‑focused approach with a strong commitment to quality., • Qualified Electrician or recognised Electrical Engineering qualification., • Valid EU work permit or existing legal right to work in Spain., • Experience installing and commissioning navigation and communication equipment, particularly B&G, Raymarine and Garmin systems., • Experience installing and wiring Wi‑Fi, VHF, GPS and satellite antenna systems., • Good understanding of Ethernet installations, data cabling and onboard network configuration and routing., • Experience with lithium battery systems, power management and marine energy solutions., • Ability and willingness to work at height on masts and booms would be a significant advantage., • Previous experience within the luxury yacht, marine or superyacht sector is highly desirable., • Salary of up to €50,000 per annum, depending on experience., • Opportunity to work with a leading luxury yacht manufacturer., • International and collaborative working environment., • Ongoing training and development opportunities., • Supportive and professional team culture., • Permanent employment contract with regular working hours., • 40-hour working week., • High‑quality professional tools, equipment and workwear provided., • Comprehensive employee benefits package. #J-18808-Ljbffr
