ELECTRICAL SPECIALIST

Bollinger Shipyards; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards in Pascagoula, MS is seeking an experienced Electrical Specialist to install electrical equipment, wire and test aboard new construction of commercial marine service, navy, LNG vessels, and oil-field drill ships.

You will read drawings, follow schematics, work under the electrical foreman, and ensure compliance with codes such as NEC, API, MODU, DNV/ABS, and IEC, with emphasis on hazardous areas and VFD systems.

Qualifications

• Formal electrical training with focus on marine/offshore wiring and hazardous areas.
• Ability to read and interpret approved engineering drawings and drawings/notes.
• Familiar with codes like NEC, API, MODU, DNV/ABS and IEC for installation.
• Experience with testing equipment and instrumentation in marine environments.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical equipment, wire, terminate and test aboard vessels.
• Install and test main switchboard/transformers, generator controls, and propulsion systems.
• Install and terminate radio, radar, sonar, and fire-control equipment.
• Review drawings, follow schematics, and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Electrical drawing literacy

Schematics & wiring diagrams

Hazardous area knowledge

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

Interpersonal skills

MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Codes and standards (DNV/ABS/Coast_Gu‑

Education

4-year electrical apprenticeship program

Vocational certification in electrical wiring

Trade school in commercial/industrial electrical wiring

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

GENERAL FUNCTION: The electrical specialist is capable of installing electrical equipment, wiring, terminating and testing for all electrical services aboard new construction of commercial marine service, navy, LNG vessels, and oil field drill ships. Reports directly to and works under the general direction of the electrical foreman.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities:

• Alarm monitoring controls installation, wiring, termination and testing.
• System controls installation, and testing, i.e. motor operating valves, calibrating 4-20 milliamp instrumentation, testing using Hand Pump, Druck Calibrators, Process Meters, Decade Boxes, etc.
• Main switchboard, main transformer installation, wiring, termination and testing.
• Generator controls, load bank testing, etc.
• Radio, radar, sonar, fire control installation, termination and testing.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in reading and following approved engineering drawings with the ability of recognizing discrepancies in relation to the build specifications.
• Comprehend and follow schematics/notes, wiring diagrams/notes, and vendor manuals.
• Understanding of hazardous area equipment classifications, and IP ratings for proper installation.
• Familiar with Variable Frequency Drives.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Experience Using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
• Familiar with updated Codes; DnV/ABS/Coast Guard/API/MODU/NEC/IEEE/IEC

Required Experience & Training

• 8 years’ experience in the Marine Ship Building and Offshore construction including Hazardous Areas classifications and equipment.
• Formal electrical training; i.e. 4 year electrical apprenticeship program, vocational certification, trade school for electrical commercial/industrial wiring or equivalent.

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.