Electrical Foreman

austalusa; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA in Mobile, AL seeks an experienced Electrical Manager to supervise vessel electrical work, drive production schedules, and ensure safety and QA compliance on ships under construction.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in marine electrical leadership, strong planning skills, and ability to mentor staff while delivering on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 5+ years electrical experience in marine or manufacturing sectors.
• Strong planning and monitoring abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage people.
• Proven supervisory experience and cross‑department communication.
• Knowledge of Class/Flag requirements and safety standards.
• Ability to plan to schedule and manage budgets for concurrent projects.
• Extensive experience with Marine AC/DC systems and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor production schedules with Supervisors.
• Oversee electrical installations on vessels under construction.
• Prepare material take-offs and maintain stock levels.
• Ensure adherence to Austal QA standards and Class/Flag rules.
• Distribute information to Supervisors and outside contractors.
• Monitor resource levels and allocation of these resources.
• Promote safe work practices and compliance with safety policies.
• Ensure supervisors follow the ten fundamental rules of supervision.
• Provide input at weekly production meetings on status, morale, safety, and improvements.
• Ensure timesheets are processed and allocated daily.
• Enforce company policies, especially Health & Safety and QA.
• Motivate staff, maintain morale, and minimize conflicts.
• Review and recommend pay rates with Supervisors.
• Maintain succession planning and training for key personnel.
• Track cost savings, weight savings, and production improvements.

Skills

Electrical planning

Leadership

Maritime industry

Communication

Safety compliance

Budgeting

Troubleshooting AC/DC

Supervisory skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

REPORTS TO: Electrical Manager

SUPERVISES: Electrical Supervisor(s)

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the implementation of all production schedules, monitoring and maintenance of schedules in conjunction with Supervisors.

Oversees electrical installation on vessels under construction.

Responsible for the preparation of material take-offs.

Responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of adequate stock levels.

Ensuring correct construction procedures are adhered to in compliance with Austal Quality Assurance Standards and Class/ Flag requirements.

Responsible for sourcing and distributing information and direction to Supervisors and outside contractors.

Accountable for monitoring resource levels and the distribution of these resources.

Assisting with maintaining safe working practices and good housekeeping in all areas and ensuring Austal's Safety Policies and regulations are followed.

Accountable for ensuring that all supervisors under their control are complying to the ten fundamental rules of supervision.

Provide input on a weekly basis at production meetings regarding:

• Schedule status of assigned tasks
• Performance status of assigned tasks
• morale
• safety
• product improvement
• cost savings
• weight savings
• milestone achievement

Ensure all timesheets are processed and allocated daily.

Ensure that company policies and procedures are understood and followed, particularly in relation to:

• Health and Safety
• Quality Assurance

Provide motivation, maintain morale and minimize confrontation.

Review and recommend on pay rates in conjunction with supervisors.

Maintain succession plan. Identify key personnel and implement training programs.

Input and maintain cost savings, weight savings, and production improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma/GED Required

At least 5 years electrical experience in marine or manufacturing industry required

Display a good working knowledge of planning and monitoring.

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent people management skills

Demonstrate previous supervisory skills

Ability to effectively communicate with other departments and within own department

Demonstrates sound knowledge of Class/ Flag requirements

Able to prioritize workload and effectively control various projects under construction concurrently

Ability to plan to a set schedule and budget, make decisions, problem solve, work to deadlines, and control a substantial workforce

Extensive experience in Marine AC and DC system, control and automation.

Experience in troubleshooting, testing and commissioning AC and DC systems.

TOOLS: N/A

DIRECTION EXERCISED:

Authority to assign work to employees

DISCRETION EXERCISED:

Discretionary authority to correct, discipline and recommend pay increases

LIAISES WITH:

Liaise with other trade Managers, Coordinators, Supervisors and any outside contract firms as required.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:

• 18 years of age or older at time of application
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status
• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
• Willing to submit to a drug screen
• Willing to submit to a background check

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

Specific physical requirements include the following:

• Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel.
• Perform prolonged standing.
• Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis.
• Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis.
• Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 75lbs on an occasional basis.
• Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis.
• Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps).
• Ability to work at heights above 12' while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts.
• Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead).
• Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment.
• Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles.
• Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment.
• Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safel