Industrial Electrician — Maintenance, Motors & Controls

Gulf Island; Houma (LA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Wage Access

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Safety Awards

Company Store

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Gulf Island is seeking an experienced electrician to perform electrical maintenance and repairs across motors, cranes, and welding equipment in our fabrication yard. You will ensure safe, efficient operation and read schematics to support preventive maintenance tasks.

The role requires 3+ years in an industrial setting, ability to pass pre-employment screening, and the capability to read and write. Outdoor work predominates, with a focus on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as an electrician in an industrial setting.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be able to pass background checks to company policy.
• Must be able to read and write.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance such as changing worn electrical cables, plugs, sockets, fuses, switches, circuit breakers, etc., and checking electrical settings on welding machines to ensure efficient operations and performance
• Repair and overhaul electrical motors on overhead cranes and welding machines and replace applicable parts, such as armatures, brushes, wiring, etc.
• Run electrical lines and install electrical hookups (outlets, 220 volts, 440 volts, etc.) in the fabrication yard
• Replace burned-out lights in office and shop areas
• Repair electrical components in CB and two-way radios
• Ensure that all electrical motors, machines, equipment, and application components are operating in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to read schematics
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Skills

Reading schematics

Reading and writing

Education

Highschool diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Voltage meters

Job description

Gulf Island is seeking an experienced electrician to perform electrical maintenance and repairs across motors, cranes, and welding equipment in our fabrication yard. You will ensure safe, efficient operation and read schematics to support preventive maintenance tasks.

The role requires 3+ years in an industrial setting, ability to pass pre-employment screening, and the capability to read and write. Outdoor work predominates, with a focus on safety and reliability.