Industrial Electrician

Join our team building world-class cruise ships as an Industrial Electrician. In this hands-on role, you will install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems throughout the vessel construction process. We are seeking experienced, safety-focused professionals with a strong work ethic, proven electrical expertise, and a commitment to quality and production in a fast-paced shipyard environment. 

Why Should You Apply?

• Competitive Pay: $25.00 to $35.00 per hour, based on experience 
• $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.

REPORTS TO: Electric Supervisor/On-Site Foreman/Shipyard Superintendent

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Safely and efficiently perform electrical labor to complete construction associated with building cruise ships. Aggressive work ethic with a focus on production.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & TASKS:

• Measures, cuts, and bends wire using measuring instruments and hand tools
• Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools
• Performs labor duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment
• Performs work on environmental regulating systems, pumps, and industrial lighting systems
• Grounding electrical systems
• Strips insulation from wire ends and attaches wires for subsequent soldering
• Threads conduit ends, connects couplings, and fabricates and secures conduits support brackets using hand tools
• All other duties as required

KNOWLEDGE:

• Residential Experience and/or licensed journeymen with industrial experience (10 + years of experience).
• Experience reading and understanding blueprints, sketches, wiring schematics, technical manuals, and templates
• Be able to calculate voltage, ampere, resistance requirements
• Familiar with industry codes and regulations, and NEMA ratings
• Must know AC & DC control circuits
• Familiar with 3 phase power distribution (up to 600V)
• Knowledge of distribution panels, console wiring, instrumentation wiring, and control switches/wiring
• 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 throughout much of the work shift
• Operate in isolation within the skeleton of ships, wearing heavy protective gear and carrying equipment weighing up to 75lbs
• Ability to work over bodies of water 
• Ability to safely wear and use required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory protection, safety glasses, welding shields, grinding shields, gloves, life jackets, harnesses, hard hats, and other task- or area-specific PPE, as applicable. Employees required to wear tight-fitting respiratory protection must maintain facial hair in a manner that does not interfere with the respirator’s sealing surface or proper fit, in accordance with applicable respiratory protection requirements.

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.

SHIFTS:

• Monday – Friday
• 40+ hours per week
• Day Shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm

Overtime and Weekend required based on business needs