ELECTRICIAN (A)

Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, dental and

Vision plans

On-site health centers

Tuition reimbursement

401K savings plan

Employee discounts

Education scholarships

Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding is seeking a First-Class Electrician to lay out, install, and repair shipboard cables, lighting, and electronic equipment, powering weapons and combat systems. The role requires reading marine drawings and following safety standards in a dynamic shipyard environment.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in commercial/industrial/marine electrical work, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to interpret schematics using metric and standard measurements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in the commercial, industrial or marine electrical field.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Read and interpret marine drawings and/or blueprints using both metric and standard measurements.

Responsibilities

• Layout, installation and repair of shipboard cables, lighting, and electronic equipment, as well as the ships power.
• Utilize hand and power tools, test equipment, and blueprints; work in various heights and confined spaces.
• Possibly work day or night shifts depending on construction workload and safety procedures.

Skills

Electrical experience

Read blueprints

Marine drawings

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Req ID: 49691 Team: 35 Electricians Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: Multiple Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework Travel Requirement: No

We’re building tomorrow’s fleet today

With More Than 11,000 Employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Division Is The Largest Manufacturing Employer In Mississippi And a Major Contributor To The Economic Growth Of Alabama. For Nearly 85 Years, We’ve Designed, Built And Maintained Amphibious Ships, Destroyers, And Cutters For The U.S. Navy And The U.S. Coast Guard. The Largest Supplier Of U.S. Navy Surface Combatants, We’re Simultaneously Building Four Classes Of Ships And Have Pioneered The Development And Production Of Technologically Advanced, Highly Capable Ships For The Surface Navy Fleet For Decades. Think That’s Cool? Keep Reading

The Role

Position Overview

It’s the Ingalls First-Class Electrician that brings our ships to life. Their work supplies power to the weapons and combat systems, which in turn keep our military and our nation safe. Does that sound like an interesting way to make a great living? Then a rewarding career as an Electrician at Ingalls Shipbuilding, “America’s Shipyard” and Mississippi’s largest private employer is waiting for you.

Since 1938, Ingalls workforce has done their part in helping our nation by constructing nearly 70 percent of our US Navy’s fleet of ships. If you possess the talent, skill, ability or even the willingness to learn, perhaps you have what it takes to become a valued team member.

Job Description

An Ingalls First-Class Electrician also called a Electrical Journeyman, is responsible for the layout, installation and repair of shipboard cables, lighting, and electronic equipment, as well as the ships power. Electricians utilize an assortment of hand and power tools, a variety of test equipment along with a working knowledge of blue prints, drawings and schematics. Ingalls shipyard production areas at times involve working at different heights, confined spaces, different weather conditions as well as multiple shifts 24 hours a day. As most every position in the shipyard, an Electrician may be required to work either day or night dependent upon the number of ships under construction at any one point in time. Ingalls stresses the practice of working safely in all situations with safety procedures meeting, and most times, exceeding industry standards.

Must Have

• Minimum 4 Ç Yrs. experience in the commercial, industrial or marine electrical field
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Read and interpret marine drawings and/or blueprints utilizing both metric and standard measurements

Nice to Have

• One (1) year shipboard experience (sonar, radar, power, internal communication, navigation, etc.).

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including:

• medical
• prescription drug
• dental and vision plan choices
• on-site health centers
• tele-medicine
• wellness resources
• employee assistance programs
• savings plan options (401K)
• financial education and planning tools
• life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• employee discounts
• early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships
• and more

Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co .com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.