Yard Electrician

Chesapeake Shipbuilding

Salisbury (MD)

On-site

USD 34,440 - 41,328

Full time

14 days+

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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

Description

Chesapeake Shipbuilding is seeking a skilled and dependable Yard Electrician to join our team in Salisbury, Maryland. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the shipyard's electrical infrastructure to support safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operations. The ideal candidate will have experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems in a marine, industrial, or heavy manufacturing environment and be committed to quality workmanship and workplace safety.

Job Type

Full-time

Why Should You Apply?

Competitive Pay: $25.00/hr - $30.00/hr depending on experience and knowledge
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus: Paid in two installments after 60 and 180 days of continuous employment for eligible full-time positions.
Employee Referral Bonus: Earn $500 for each referred candidate who is hired.
Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage available for employees and their families. Full-time employees are eligible beginning the first day of the month following their start date.
Company-Paid Insurance: $20,000 AD&D life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided at no cost to full-time employees.
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for eligible employees.
401(k) with 5% Company Match: Available for full-time and part-time employees.
Paid Holidays: Six company-paid holidays each year.
Paid Sick and Vacation:
- 80 hours during your first year
- 96 hours after 1 year
- 144 hours after 5 years
- 168 hours after 10 years
Career Growth Opportunities: Advance within your department or explore opportunities across the shipyard while working with a supportive and empowered team.
Overtime Opportunities: Available for hours worked beyond 40 per week.

ABOUT THE JOB

This opportunity is a full-time and benefits-eligible position.

YARD ELECTRCIAN

Reports To: Electric Supervisor/On-Site Foreman/Shipyard Superintendent

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The Yard Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems throughout the shipyard.

Essential Functions & Tasks

Perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems including power distribution, cabling, breaker panels, lighting, and control circuits across shipyard facilities
Diagnose electrical faults using test equipment and schematics; safely isolate, repair, or replace damaged cables, breakers, and electrical components
Inspect electrical infrastructure regularly to identify wear, corrosion, or hazards in harsh marine and industrial environments
Coordinate with production teams to support ongoing shipyard operations and minimize downtime
Maintain accurate maintenance records and inspection reports
All other duties as required

Requirements

Previous electrician experience working in a shipyard, marine, industrial, or heavy manufacturing environment preferred
Experience with preventative maintenance programs and electrical inspections
Knowledge of corrosive or harsh environmental conditions and appropriate mitigation techniques
Experience reading and understanding blueprints, sketches, wiring schematics, technical manuals, and templates
Familiar with industry codes and regulations
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of and use of all tools of their trade to accomplish the more complex tasks associated with electrical installation
Safe use of all tools and equipment
Able to work independently and in a team

Physical Requirements

All types of physical movement are required for this position to successfully perform the essential functions
Ability to use upper and lower extremities
Ability to work outside in heat, inclement weather, and cold
Ability to crawl, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend around and under equipment, on ladders up to 24' at heights up to 70', stairs, scaffolds, through small accesses, enter inside of tanks, and confined spaces, through hatches, and manholes
Ability to traverse uneven terrain, including loose pack gravel
Ability to work over bodies of water
Operate in isolation within the skeleton of ships, wearing heavy protective gear and carrying equipment weighing up to 75lbs

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Normal level of visual acuity needed. Must be able to understand and follow directions. Normal hearing level needed. Hand‑eye coordination required.

HAZARDS

Weather, fumes, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, equipment, and vibration.

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