Marine Electrician
Aerotek, Mobile, AL, United States
**Deck Electrician 35/hr and 140 in per diem**
**Job Description**
We are seeking an experienced Deck Electrician with experience in marine applications. The ideal candidate will have three or more years of experience in the electrical field, specifically within marine environments.
**Responsibilities**
+ Read and interpret shipboard electrical installation drawings, wiring tables, schematics, and work packages.
+ Work independently while following provided instructions.
+ Utilize basic electrical meters and test instruments such as volt-ohm meters, clamp-on ammeters, and insulation resistance testers.
+ Perform general deck electrician duties including laying off and mounting electrical equipment and wireways, installing cable penetrations in equipment, bulkheads, and decks, cable installation, cable terminations, and cut-in and hook-up tasks.
+ Use basic electrician hand tools proficiently, including pliers, wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, and connector crimping tools.
+ Physically able to climb vertical and inclined stairs and ladders, crawl, bend, stoop, work at heights, and work in confined spaces.
**Essential Skills**
+ Three or more years of experience in the electrical field for marine applications.
+ Ability to read and interpret shipboard electrical installation documents.
+ Proficiency in using electrical meters and test instruments.
+ Experience with general deck electrician tasks and cable installations.
+ Proficient use of electrician hand tools.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Experience as a marine electrician or electrician mate.
+ Familiarity with electrical installation and testing procedures.
+ Experience in cable terminations and installations.
**Why Work Here?**
Join the largest shipbuilding company in the world and be part of a team that works on cutting-edge Navy vessels. Experience the opportunity to enhance your skills while working in a dynamic and challenging environment.
**Work Environment**
The work is performed in a shipyard located in Southeast Virginia, which is the largest shipbuilding facility globally. The yard spans over five miles and presents diverse working conditions, being very hot and muggy in the summer and cool during the winter. All tasks will be carried out on a Navy vessel or in a shop environment, with flexible shift timings including 1st shift (7am-3:30pm), 2nd shift (3:30-11pm), and 3rd shift (11pm-7am).
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract position based out of Mobile, AL.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $21.36 - $27.31/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 Mobile,AL.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 30, 2026.
**About Aerotek:**
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.
**Job Description**
We are seeking an experienced Deck Electrician with experience in marine applications. The ideal candidate will have three or more years of experience in the electrical field, specifically within marine environments.
**Responsibilities**
+ Read and interpret shipboard electrical installation drawings, wiring tables, schematics, and work packages.
+ Work independently while following provided instructions.
+ Utilize basic electrical meters and test instruments such as volt-ohm meters, clamp-on ammeters, and insulation resistance testers.
+ Perform general deck electrician duties including laying off and mounting electrical equipment and wireways, installing cable penetrations in equipment, bulkheads, and decks, cable installation, cable terminations, and cut-in and hook-up tasks.
+ Use basic electrician hand tools proficiently, including pliers, wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, and connector crimping tools.
+ Physically able to climb vertical and inclined stairs and ladders, crawl, bend, stoop, work at heights, and work in confined spaces.
**Essential Skills**
+ Three or more years of experience in the electrical field for marine applications.
+ Ability to read and interpret shipboard electrical installation documents.
+ Proficiency in using electrical meters and test instruments.
+ Experience with general deck electrician tasks and cable installations.
+ Proficient use of electrician hand tools.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Experience as a marine electrician or electrician mate.
+ Familiarity with electrical installation and testing procedures.
+ Experience in cable terminations and installations.
**Why Work Here?**
Join the largest shipbuilding company in the world and be part of a team that works on cutting-edge Navy vessels. Experience the opportunity to enhance your skills while working in a dynamic and challenging environment.
**Work Environment**
The work is performed in a shipyard located in Southeast Virginia, which is the largest shipbuilding facility globally. The yard spans over five miles and presents diverse working conditions, being very hot and muggy in the summer and cool during the winter. All tasks will be carried out on a Navy vessel or in a shop environment, with flexible shift timings including 1st shift (7am-3:30pm), 2nd shift (3:30-11pm), and 3rd shift (11pm-7am).
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract position based out of Mobile, AL.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $21.36 - $27.31/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 Mobile,AL.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 30, 2026.
**About Aerotek:**
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.