Electrician A-Class

About the Role

Marine electricians are essential to the shipbuilding process, responsible for installing, servicing, and repairing electrical systems on naval and commercial vessels. This role ensures that wiring, power distribution, lighting, navigation, and communications equipment are integrated into new ship designs and meet strict safety standards, including U.S. Navy and Coast Guard specifications. Marine electricians collaborate closely with engineers, welders, and other tradesmen to maintain vessels in mission-capable condition through rigorous inspections and the repair of defective equipment.

About Ameri-Force

Since 1991, Ameri-Force has been a leader in skilled trades staffing, offering a people-focused approach that provides competitive advantages for clients and rewarding career opportunities for contract employees. As a recognized Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, Ameri-Force fosters a collaborative environment where team members have a personal stake in the collective success of the organization. The company handles federal and state taxes, unemployment, and worker's compensation, allowing employees to focus on their craft while enjoying comprehensive benefits.

Safety & Environment

This role requires adherence to strict safety policies to maintain a healthy work environment. The position involves working under extreme hot or cold conditions and demands the physical ability to stand for entire shifts, use hands for various tasks, ascend stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch. Team members must occasionally lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close, distant, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Equal Opportunity

Ameri-Force is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Work location

Work model: On-site

Old Spanish Trail, Mobile County Commission District 1, Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, 36601, United States

Mobile, Alabama

Key Responsibilities

check_circleInstall, service, and repair electrical systems on naval and commercial vessels
check_circleInstall and link wiring, power distribution, lighting, and navigation equipment
check_circlePerform inspections, check electrical circuits, and fix defective equipment
check_circleSet up electrical components to meet safety standards and Navy or Coast Guard specifications
check_circleWork with engineers and welders to integrate electrical systems into new ship designs

Requirements

verifiedMinimum 3 years' experience in AC/DC installations
verifiedProficiency with electrical systems (machinery shutdown, navigational and internal communications, PLC systems)
verifiedSkilled in AC/DC and control system terminations
verifiedKnowledge of cabling systems installation per marine, Navy, and Coast Guard standards
verifiedAbility to interpret electrical schematics and documentation
verifiedFormal electrical training (apprenticeship or similar) preferred
verifiedShipbuilding and commissioning experience preferred
verifiedHigh School Diploma / GED (or two years maritime experience) required

Nice to Have

Formal electrical training (apprenticeship or similar). Shipbuilding and commissioning experience.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleMedical, dental, and vision coveragecheck_circleShort-term disability benefitscheck_circleTerm life benefitscheck_circleReferral bonuses for specific jobs

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Ac/dc Installations, Electrical Systems, PLC Systems, Ac/dc Terminations, Control System Terminations, Cabling Systems Installation, Electrical Schematics.

Education: High School Diploma / GED (or two years maritime experience) required.

Frequently asked questions about Electrician A-Class at Ameri-Force, Inc.

What does a Electrician A-Class at Ameri-Force, Inc. do?expand_more

A Electrician A-Class at Ameri-Force, Inc. is responsible for the following: Install, service, and repair electrical systems on naval and commercial vessels; Install and link wiring, power distribution, lighting, and navigation equipment; Perform inspections, check electrical circuits, and fix defective equipment; and Set up electrical components to meet safety standards and Navy or Coast Guard specifications.

What are the requirements for this Electrician A-Class role?expand_more

To qualify for the Electrician A-Class at Ameri-Force, Inc. position, applicants should have: Minimum 3 years' experience in AC/DC installations; Proficiency with electrical systems (machinery shutdown, navigational and internal communications, PLC systems); Skilled in AC/DC and control system terminations; Knowledge of cabling systems installation per marine, Navy, and Coast Guard standards; Ability to interpret electrical schematics and documentation; and Formal electrical training (apprenticeship or similar) preferred.

Where is the Electrician A-Class role at Ameri-Force, Inc. located?expand_more

Electrician A-Class at Ameri-Force, Inc. is based in Old Spanish Trail, Mobile County Commission District 1, Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, 36601, United States. This is a on-site role.

Is this Electrician A-Class job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more

Ameri-Force, Inc. has listed this Electrician A-Class role as on-site.

How much experience is required for this Electrician A-Class role?expand_more

Electrician A-Class at Ameri-Force, Inc. typically requires 3+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.

What skills do you need for the Electrician A-Class role at Ameri-Force, Inc.?expand_more

Key skills for Electrician A-Class at Ameri-Force, Inc. include Ac/dc Installations; Electrical Systems; PLC Systems; Ac/dc Terminations; Control System Terminations; Cabling Systems Installation; and Electrical Schematics.

What education is required for Electrician A-Class at Ameri-Force, Inc.?expand_more

Educational requirements for this role: High School Diploma / GED (or two years maritime experience) required.

What category does the Electrician A-Class role belong to?expand_more

Electrician A-Class at Ameri-Force, Inc. is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.