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Yard Electrician

1/8/2026

The Yard Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems throughout the shipyard. This includes diagnosing electrical faults and coordinating with production teams to minimize downtime.

Salary

25 - 38 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
With over 40 years of direct industry experience, Chesapeake Shipbuilding has become a leading designer and builder of a notable array of commercial ships up to 450 feet in length. Our vessels operate all over the world and are suited for inland waterway or ocean service. Our specialization in the design and construction of passenger vessels, tugboats, ferry boats, etc., has enabled us to develop an unrivaled expertise in this field.
About the Role

Description

 WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

  • Competitive Pay – $25.00 - $30.00 depending on experience and knowledge.
  • Single and Family Medical + Dental + Vision! Full-time employees are eligible for benefits the 1st of the month proceeding start date
  • $20,000 in AD&D life insurance + short term disability at no cost for full-time employees
  • $1,000 signing bonus for full-time positions! Paid in two increments after 60 and 180 days of continuous employment
  • Referral program that pays $500 for each referred employee hired
  • 401(K) Eligible to contribute after 1st paycheck and company match after 1 year
  • Six paid company holidays
  • Paid sick and vacation! New employees receive 40 hours of sick and 40 hours of vacation time after 90 days of employment. Combined sick and vacation of 96 hours at year 1,144 hours at year 5, and 168 hours at year 10
  • Health Savings Account
  • An opportunity for career advancement within the department or others on the yard, while working as part of an empowering workforce
  • Overtime available after 40 hours
  • $2.00 shift differential for evening and night shifts

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

KNOWLEDGE:

  • 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.



SHIFTS:

  • Monday – Friday 
  • 40+ hours per week 
  • Day Shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm 
  • Overtime and Weekend required based on business needs


Key Skills
Electrical SystemsTroubleshootingMaintenanceInstallationPreventative MaintenanceBlueprint ReadingAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsSafety PracticesTeamworkTechnical ManualsElectrical InspectionsCorrosive Conditions KnowledgeHeavy Equipment Handling
Categories
TradesConstructionManufacturingEngineeringEnergy
Benefits
MedicalDentalVisionLife InsuranceShort Term DisabilitySigning BonusReferral Program401(K)Paid HolidaysPaid Sick LeavePaid VacationHealth Savings AccountCareer Advancement OpportunitiesOvertime PayShift Differential
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