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Electrician

Job in Norfolk, Virginia, 23500, USA
Listing for: Colonna's Shipyard, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-18
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Electrician/ Electrician Installation, Installation Technician, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Electrician - Hiring Now
1st Class Electrician

Purpose:

Colonna's Shipyard is seeking a 1st Class Marine Electrician to support 1st Shift operations in our Shipyard in Norfolk, VA.

Job Description:
  • Perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principles, statutory codes, properties of materials and principles of operation of electrical equipment under direction of supervisor.
  • Ensure compliance of OSHA, USCG, ABS, U.S. Navy and company safety requirements concerning work assignments
  • Prepare and install equipment or system alterations in accordance with the technical specifications.
  • Maintain and repair electrical and electro-mechanical systems of ferries, dredges, and all other marine vessels.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints, planning, laying-out and installing equipment and cabling.
  • Place conduit, pipes or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
  • Repair/Replace cables and connectors.
  • Install, maintain, and repair AC and DC generators, switchboards, distribution panels, lighting and alarm circuits, electronic equipment and cables.
  • Disconnect and reconnect motors and electrical equipment.
  • Adjust/align or replace components of motors, generators, and alternators such as bearings, centrifugal switches, brushes, diodes, etc.
  • Install conduit to bulkheads with brackets and screws, using hand tools, and threads wires through conduit to terminals, such as connection boxes, circuit breakers, voltage regulators, and switch panels.
  • Perform maintenance and repair of generators, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, electrical motors, distribution panels, alarm and lighting circuits.
  • Identify various cables by cable types, number of conductors and wire size.
  • Remove and install cables found overhead (ceiling), along a bulkhead (wall) or underneath deck (floor)- cable runs may range from a few feet to more than a thousand feet. Assistance during the cable runs varies according to the cable size, length of the run, and physical difficulty.
  • Test electrical characteristics such as voltage construct instrument panels, using hand tools, rulers, dividers, and power drills, following specification.
  • Notify supervisors of potentially dangerous electrical equipment noted and corrective actions taken.
  • Board ships via stairs, ladders, and gangways with tool bags and needed equipment.
  • Control cost in assigned area of responsibility.
  • Understand and act upon instruction / work independently to complete responsibilities.
  • Other duties may be assigned as workload dictates.
Qualifications:
  • Must have at least seven (7) years of experience as an electrician in the maritime industry.
  • Must be familiar and able to understand NAVSEA Standard Items.
  • Must have knowledge of and ability to use hand tools and instruments associated with the trade. (i.e., flukes, meggers, temp sensors, drills, blast machines, grinders, test panels.)
  • Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of wire sizes and capacity of each.
  • Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of AC and DC power and control of same.
  • Must be familiar with a variety of engine room and ship's electrical systems.
  • Must be able to expertly perform installation, repair, overhaul, or modification of shipboard items or in shop to electrical or electromechanical systems and components.
  • Must be able to accurately perform component and/or system troubleshooting to diagnose problems first time thorough.
  • Must be able to assist with the performance of on-site electrical service for system grooms and checkouts, minor repairs, connectorization, and system configuration validation.
  • Must be able to work effectively with others, be a steady, reliable worker and have regular attendance.
Desired

Qualifications:

  • Prefer DBIDS eligibility.
  • Previous experience with Temp Services or Shore Power preferred.
  • Previous experience working at Colonna's Shipyard highly preferred.
Security:
  • Position requires US Citizenship.
Travel Requirements:
  • Minimal Travel; 10% or less.
Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be…
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