Yard Electrician

Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp•Salisbury, MD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Chesapeake Shipbuilding is seeking a skilled and dependable Yard Electrician to join our team in Salisbury, Maryland. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the shipyard's electrical infrastructure to support safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operations. The ideal candidate will have experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems in a marine, industrial, or heavy manufacturing environment and be committed to quality workmanship and workplace safety. This opportunity is a full-time and benefits-eligible position.

Requirements

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
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
Normal level of visual acuity needed.
Must be able to understand and follow directions.
Normal hearing level needed.
Hand-eye coordination required.

Nice To Haves

Previous electrician experience working in a shipyard, marine, industrial, or heavy manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

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