Marine Electrician

Job Description

Chipton-Ross is seeking an ELECTRICIAN 1ST for an opportunity in Pascagoula, MS.

Additional hourly PD is 18.38 for those that live over 75 miles with valid utility bill.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

Requires a minimum of four (4) years of electrical experience in the commercial, industrial, or marine electrical field.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

A First-Class Electrician is responsible for the layout, installation and repair of shipboard cables, lighting, and electronic equipment, as well as the ships power. Electricians utilize an assortment of hand and power tools, a variety of test equipment along with a working knowledge of blue prints, drawings and schematics. Ingalls shipyard production areas at times involve working at different heights, confined spaces, different weather conditions as well as multiple shifts. As with most every position in the shipyard, an Electrician may be required to work either day or night dependent upon the number of ships under construction at any one point in time. Ingalls stresses the practice of working safely in all situations with safety procedures meeting, and most times, exceeding industry standards.

**A skill assessment will be a written and hands on test.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

One (1) year shipboard experience (sonar, radar, power, internal communication, navigation, etc.). The ability to read marine blue prints and work from standard and metric specifications, wiring hook up, fiber optics experience.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Accredited High School diploma or equivalent.

WORK HOURS:

5/40, workweek.

1st, 2nd, 3rd shift.Company Description

Chipton-Ross is a trusted staffing partner for some of the most respected companies across the aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and engineering industries. With a strong reputation for matching top talent to rewarding opportunities, we offer a career experience that goes beyond just a job.

Here’s what sets us apart:

Access to Industry-Leading Clients: We place candidates with some of the most innovative and well-known companies in the U.S., providing valuable exposure and career growth potential.

Reliable Opportunities: Our contract positions offer consistent, long-term assignments with competitive pay and professional support throughout your employment.

Supportive Recruiting Team: From application to onboarding, our recruiters are dedicated to making your job search and transition as smooth as possible.

Commitment to Quality and Safety: We work only with companies that value a safe, clean, and quality-driven workplace—so you can feel confident about where you’re placed.

Reputation for Excellence: With decades of experience in staffing and workforce solutions, Chipton-Ross is known for integrity, responsiveness, and results.