Marine Electrician

Bluewater Marine is now hiring Marine Electricians for the nation's largest shipyard - Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, VA. With over 22 years of experience, Bluewater Marine will always treat you like a valuable employee, not just a number on a list. We are currently offering a sign on bonus of $500 AND a referral bonus of $500 for every valuable employee you refer. If you've worked in Newport News Shipbuilding in the past, there's an additional $500 bonus!

Email your resume to [email protected]

Experience required:

The Deck Electrician must have three (3) or more years of experience in the electrical field – Industrial, Marine or Commercial Nuclear applications.

Required skills

1.Must be able to read and interpret shipboard electrical installation drawings, wiring tables, schematics, and work packages.

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1. Work independently with proper instruction.
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2. Proficient in the use of basic electrical meters and test instruments (volt-ohm meter, clamp-on ammeter, insulation resistance testers (mergers, etc.).
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3. General deck electrician work. (i.e. layoff and mount electrical equipment and wireways; install cable penetrations in equipment , bulkheads, and decks; cable installation; cable terminations; and cut-in and hook-up)
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4. Proficient in the use of basic electrician hand tools (i.e. Pliers, wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, connector crimping tools, etc.)
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5. Physically able to climb vertical and inclined stairs and ladders, crawl, bend, stoop, work at heights, and work in confined spaces.
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6. A Deck Electrician will be required to pass the Stud Shooting training class and the associated vision test.
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7. Must be a US citizen, pass a criminal background check and hair follicle drug test.
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