1st Class Marine Electrician

alphanumeric; Amelia (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Elite Workforce LLC is seeking an experienced First-Class Marine Electrician to perform complex electrical installation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning work aboard marine vessels, barges, and shipyard projects. The ideal candidate will read drawings and work safely with minimal supervision.

You will install and terminate systems, route cables, troubleshoot issues, and verify compliance with marine codes and project specs, delivering quality workmanship on schedule

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience as a Marine Electrician in a shipyard or marine construction environment.
• Demonstrated experience installing, terminating, testing, and troubleshooting marine electrical systems.
• Ability to work from blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Strong understanding of marine electrical practices, codes, and standards.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot marine electrical systems on vessels, barges, and shipyard equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
• Lay out and install electrical cableways, raceways, conduits, and supports.
• Pull, route, secure, and identify electrical cables throughout vessels and project sites.
• Install, hook up, and terminate electrical cables in: Panelboards, Switchboards, MCCs, Junction boxes, Circuit breakers, Relays, Switches, Cable glands and associated equipment.
• Test, commission, troubleshoot, and repair electrical circuits, components, and systems.
• Utilize electrical test equipment, meters, hand tools, and power tools to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.
• Select, transport, and organize materials, tools, and equipment required for daily work assignments.
• Move tools and materials from warehouse storage areas to job sites aboard vessels using gangways, ladders, and other access points.
• Ensure all work meets marine industry quality standards and project specifications.
• Work independently or as part of a team to complete assignments within established schedules.
• Follow all company safety procedures, shipyard regulations, and customer requirements.

Skills

Electrical system installation

Cable pulling and termination

Troubleshooting and fault diagnosis

Conduit and cableway installation

Use of electrical testing equipment

Safe operation of hand tools and power

Quality control

Safety awareness

Job description

Elite Workforce LLC is seeking an experienced First-Class Marine Electrician to perform complex electrical installation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning work aboard marine vessels, barges, and shipyard projects. The ideal candidate will possess extensive marine electrical experience, the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and a strong commitment to quality workmanship and safety.

The First-Class Marine Electrician will be responsible for installing and terminating electrical systems, routing cableways and conduits, interpreting electrical drawings, troubleshooting electrical issues, and ensuring all work is completed in accordance with applicable marine and shipyard standards.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot marine electrical systems on vessels, barges, and shipyard equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
• Lay out and install electrical cableways, raceways, conduits, and supports.
• Pull, route, secure, and identify electrical cables throughout vessels and project sites.
• Install, hook up, and terminate electrical cables in:
  • Panelboards
  • Switchboards
  • Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
  • Junction boxes
  • Circuit breakers
  • Relays
  • Switches
  • Cable glands and associated equipment
• Test, commission, troubleshoot, and repair electrical circuits, components, and systems.
• Utilize electrical test equipment, meters, hand tools, and power tools to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.
• Select, transport, and organize materials, tools, and equipment required for daily work assignments.
• Move tools and materials from warehouse storage areas to job sites aboard vessels using gangways, ladders, and other access points.
• Ensure all work meets marine industry quality standards and project specifications.
• Work independently or as part of a team to complete assignments within established schedules.
• Follow all company safety procedures, shipyard regulations, and customer requirements.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience as a Marine Electrician in a shipyard or marine construction environment.
• Demonstrated experience installing, terminating, testing, and troubleshooting marine electrical systems.
• Ability to work from blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Strong understanding of marine electrical practices, codes, and standards.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Required Skills

• Electrical system installation and commissioning
• Cable pulling and termination
• Troubleshooting and fault diagnosis
• Conduit and cableway installation
• Use of electrical testing equipment
• Safe operation of hand tools and power tools
• Strong attention to detail and quality control
• Excellent safety awareness

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work aboard vessels, barges, and in shipyard environments.
• Ability to climb ladders, gangways, and access elevated work areas.
• Ability to lift, carry, and transport tools, equipment, and materials.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work in confined spaces as required.

Requirements

• Must submit a current resume detailing work experience and employment history.
• Must successfully pass a medical examination and drug screening.
• Must have reliable transportation and report to work on time daily.
• Must possess required PPE, including:
  • Hard Hat
  • Steel-Toe Boots
  • Safety Glasses
  • Work Gloves
  • Other required safety equipment
• Must provide personal basic hand tools necessary to perform assigned electrical duties.

Schedule

• Monday through Saturday
• Sundays and additional hours as required by project demands
• Overtime opportunities may be available
• Health Insurance
• Competitive Pay Based On Experience
• Opportunity to work on a variety of marine and shipyard projects