Electrician (A)

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Pascagoula, MS

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ingalls First-Class Electrician, also known as an Electrical Journeyman, is responsible for the layout, installation, and repair of shipboard cables, lighting, and electronic equipment, as well as the ships power. Electricians utilize an assortment of hand and power tools, a variety of test equipment, and a working knowledge of blueprints, drawings, and schematics. Ingalls shipyard production areas may involve working at different heights, in confined spaces, in various weather conditions, and across multiple shifts 24 hours a day. Electricians may be required to work either day or night shifts depending on the number of ships under construction. Ingalls emphasizes safe working practices that meet or exceed industry standards.

Requirements

Minimum 4 years of experience in the commercial, industrial, or marine electrical field.
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Ability to read and interpret marine drawings and/or blueprints utilizing both metric and standard measurements.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year shipboard experience (sonar, radar, power, internal communication, navigation, etc.).

Responsibilities

Layout, installation, and repair of shipboard cables, lighting, and electronic equipment.
Installation and repair of ships' power systems.
Utilizing hand and power tools.
Using a variety of test equipment.
Working from blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
Working at different heights.
Working in confined spaces.
Working in different weather conditions.
Working multiple shifts, 24 hours a day.
Working either day or night shifts as required.
Practicing safe working procedures.