ELECTRICIAN (A)

HII; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

On-site health centers

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding, Mississippi’s largest private employer, is seeking a First-Class Electrician to lay out, install, and repair shipboard electrical systems, cables, and lighting to support U.S. Navy ships. The role requires interpreting marine drawings and maintaining safety standards across variable shifts.

The position emphasizes hands-on electrical work on aircraft carriers and surface ships, with opportunities for career growth and comprehensive benefits. U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years 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.

Responsibilities

• Layout, installation and repair of shipboard cables, lighting, and electronic equipment.
• Manage ship power systems and safety procedures.
• Work across day/night shifts as required by production schedules.

Skills

Electrical journeyman

Blueprint reading

Marine drawings

Use of hand tools

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Test equipment

Blueprints/Schematics

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 with 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 4Ç 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 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 [e-mail] 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.