Marine Yard Electrician — Electrical Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Chesapeake Shipbuilding; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, MD is seeking a skilled Yard Electrician to maintain and repair electrical systems across our shipyard. The role requires reading blueprints, diagnosing faults, and performing preventative maintenance in a marine/industrial environment.

You'll work with production teams, follow safety regulations, and document maintenance activities. The position offers full-time hours, competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, and benefits including health, dental, vision, and a

Qualifications

• Experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems in marine/industrial environments.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Knowledge of industry codes and safety regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; good communication.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems across shipyard facilities.
• Diagnose faults with test equipment and schematics; safely isolate and replace components.
• Inspect infrastructure for wear, corrosion and hazards in harsh environments.
• Coordinate with production teams to minimize downtime and support operations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports.

Skills

Electrical installation

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Safety regulations

Team collaboration

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, MD is seeking a skilled Yard Electrician to maintain and repair electrical systems across our shipyard. The role requires reading blueprints, diagnosing faults, and performing preventative maintenance in a marine/industrial environment.

You'll work with production teams, follow safety regulations, and document maintenance activities. The position offers full-time hours, competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, and benefits including health, dental, vision, and a