2nd Shift Electrician

LED FastStart • Franklin, LA

5d

About The Position

The Electrician installs, maintains, repairs, and tests electrical systems and equipment on vessels in a ship production environment. The role involves interpreting electrical drawings and manufacturer documentation, planning installations and repairs, troubleshooting electrical systems, and working with AC and DC circuits and marine electronics. The electrician also works with electrical distribution systems, motors, transformers, generators, high-voltage equipment, cableways, raceways, and cable penetrations.

The position requires collaboration with other trades and may include giving fitters instructions for installing cableways and support outfitting, assisting junior electricians, inspecting equipment, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. Work may involve scaffold or manlift access, confined spaces, and working around live equipment while following shipyard safety procedures. On-site training is provided; pre-employment skills testing may be required during the interview process.

Requirements

• Strong electrical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow blueprints, sketches, electrical schematics, one-lines, and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to calculate material take-offs and required cut lengths from drawings.
• Ability to plan electrical system layouts, installations, and repairs according to specifications.
• Thorough understanding of AC or DC circuit operation and theory.
• Ability to use manufacturer documentation to install and integrate engine electrical, control, and communication systems.
• Understanding of marine electronics, including AIS, radar, transponders, and transducers, and their installation.
• Ability to quality-check electrical schematics and communicate issues to a supervisor.
• Basic understanding of proper wire and circuit protection sizing.
• Understanding of network communication.
• Ability to connect single-phase and three-phase motors and transformers and work with AC power distribution up to 1,000 volts.
• Knowledge of generator connections, phase rotation checks, and paralleling generators.
• Knowledge of changing rotation on a three-phase motor and selecting motor starters by NEMA rating.
• Ability to work aloft on scaffolds or manlifts and in confined spaces.
• Ability to follow shipyard safety requirements, including PPE, fire prevention, confined-space procedures, lockout/tagout, and arc-flash protocols.
• Pre-employment skills testing may be required during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment on vessels.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues using diagnostic tools such as ohmmeters and multimeters.
• Test circuits for voltage, continuity, and amp draw.
• Connect isolation transformers; terminate cable connections; and pull and install wires and cables.
• Connect single-phase and three-phase motors and transformers.
• Work with AC power distribution at voltages up to 1,000 volts.
• Connect generators, check generator phase rotation, and parallel generators.
• Change rotation on three-phase motors and select motor starters according to NEMA ratings.
• Install, terminate, and test high-voltage cables, conductors, breakers, and transformers.
• Apply grounding and bonding practices for high-voltage installations.
• Work around live equipment while following lockout/tagout and arc-flash safety protocols.
• Give fitters instructions for installing cableways and other support outfitting.
• Inspect equipment daily.
• Fit, build, and install cable penetrations and cable raceways.
• Follow shipyard safety policies, including PPE, fire prevention, and confined-space protocols.
• Assist in training and developing junior electricians.
• Collaborate and communicate with welders, metal fitters, pipefitters, electricians, and other trades to complete vessel construction or repair and maintain efficient workflows.
• Work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced ship production environment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Represent Saronic professionally and maintain a positive attitude toward customers.
• Be accountable for health, safety, and environmental results and work toward defined goals.

Benefits

• Medical insurance plans covering a range of services.
• Dental and vision insurance; Saronic pays 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Competitive salary with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Stock options.
• Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed