Marine Electrician-Shipyard

Avail Staffing Company; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Avail Staffing Company is seeking an experienced Marine Electrician for work aboard naval and commercial vessels in Virginia. The role focuses on building, packing, and sealing Multi-Cable Transits (MCTs) and handling shipboard electrical systems, with NAVSEA compliance and confined-space requirements.

The ideal candidate will read electrical drawings, pull and terminate cables, and collaborate with shipfitter, welding, and engineering teams to ensure quality workmanship and safe operations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Marine Electrician experience in shipyards or maritime settings.
• Experience building/packing Multi-Cable Transits (MCTs).
• Knowledge of MCT systems such as Roxtec or Nelson.
• Ability to read shipboard electrical drawings and specs.
• Experience pulling and terminating power, control, and fiber optic cables.
• Familiarity with NAVSEA standards and shipboard installation practices.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in physically demanding conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Install, build, pack, and seal MCTs per NAVSEA and shipyard specs.
• Pull and terminate power, control, and fiber optic cables through structures.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and installation drawings.
• Ensure fire-stop integrity and watertight sealing of penetrations.
• Maintain safe work practices in confined spaces and with hot work.
• Coordinate with shipfitters, welders, painters, and engineers.
• Document work and report discrepancies to supervision.

Skills

MCT installation experience

NAVSEA standards knowledge

Confined space work

Cable pulling/termination

Quality workmanship

Tools

Roxtec MCT systems

Cable pulling tools

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Marine Electrician with provenexpertise in building, packing, and sealing Multi-Cable Transits (MCTs) aboardnaval and commercial vessels. The ideal candidate will have a strong backgroundin shipboard electrical systems, cable installation, and NAVSEA or maritimesafety standards. This role requires hands-on technical skill, attention todetail, and the ability to work in confined and industrial shipyardenvironments.

Key Responsibilities

• Install,build, pack, and seal Multi-Cable Transits (MCTs) in accordance withNAVSEA and shipyard specifications
• Pull,route, support, and terminate electrical, fiber optic, and communicationcables through MCTs and ship structures
• Readand interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, cable schedules, andpenetration drawings
• Installand secure cableways, hangers, brackets, and penetration hardware
• Performcontinuity testing, insulation resistance testing, and basictroubleshooting of shipboard electrical systems
• Ensurefire-stop integrity and watertight sealing of all penetrations
• Labeland dress cables to meet shipboard standards and quality requirements
• Followall safety procedures related to confined spaces, hot work, fallprotection, and electrical hazards
• Maintainclean and organized work areas in accordance with shipyard safety policies
• Coordinatewith other trades including shipfitters, welders, painters, and engineers
• Documentcompleted work and report discrepancies or deficiencies to supervision

Required Qualifications

• Minimum3-5 years of experience as a Marine Electrician in a shipyard or maritimeenvironment
• Demonstratedexperience building and packing Multi-Cable Transits (MCTs)
• Knowledgeof MCT systems such as Roxtec, Nelson, or equivalent
• Abilityto read and understand shipboard electrical drawings and specifications
• Experiencepulling and terminating power, control, and fiber optic cables
• Familiaritywith NAVSEA standards and shipboard installation practices
• Abilityto work in confined spaces, at heights, and in physically demandingconditions
• Strongattention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

Preferred Qualifications

• NAVSEACableway or MCT certification
• Fiberoptic termination or testing experience
• OSHA10 or OSHA 30 certification
• Experienceaboard U.S. Navy vessels

Physical Requirements

• Abilityto lift up to 50 lbs
• Abilityto climb ladders, scaffolding, and work in tight spaces
• Comfortableworking aboard vessels and shipyard environments

Work Environment

• Shipyards,dry docks, and onboard vessels
• Exposureto noise, dust, weather elements, and industrial hazards
• UseofPPE including hard hats, respirators, and fall protection