Marine Shipyard Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrician (1st Class)

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Electrician (1st Class) to join our team at a prominent shipyard. The successful candidate will be adept at reading and interpreting work specifications, blueprints, technical manuals, and schematics. You will be responsible for writing reports, ordering materials, and reporting any abnormal conditions, whether safety-related or mechanical. Your expertise in troubleshooting complex problems on electrical equipment and systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Pack MCT's and Cableway experience
• Read and interpret work specifications, blueprints, technical manuals, and schematics.
• Write detailed reports and order necessary materials.
• Identify and report any abnormal safety or mechanical conditions.
• Troubleshoot complex problems on electrical equipment and systems.
• Run cabling into ships without performing pin connectorization or live terminations.

Essential Skills

• Strong knowledge in electrical work with an understanding of basic electrical theory and how electricity works.
• Experience with wiring, troubleshooting, meters, and cables.
• Minimum of 6+ years of experience as a marine electrician with a stable job history for First Class candidates.
• Ability to repair and refurbish electrical lighting systems, communication systems, and other systems aboard ships.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with working cableways, MCTs, and cable routing.
• Eligibility for DBIDS and possession of a TWIC card or willingness to be processed for one.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience required for consideration.
• Attendance and work ethic are critical evaluation criteria.

Why Work Here?

Join a local shipyard with opportunities for full-time assignments and career growth. We value dedication and offer a structured environment where your skills can flourish.

Work Environment

The position is based in a shipyard environment, including locations such as Portsmouth Marine Terminal, Little Creek, and NOB. The work is strictly monitored, and attendance is highly valued.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Norfolk, Virginia.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Norfolk, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Norfolk,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 22, 2025.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.