Electrician Lead B (Cable Department)

Company: Bollinger Shipyards
Location: Pascagoula
Posted on: July 4, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Job Title: Electrician Lead B Location: Pascagoula, Mississippi General Function: The Electrician Lead B is responsible for directing a team of craft electrical employees engaged in production, repair, or material handling processes to meet company quality, safety, and scheduling standards. Working under the direction of a Foreman, Superintendent, or other management personnel, this role ensures optimal team performance and job completion in a cost-effective and compliant manner. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: • Assign and coordinate daily tasks for hourly electricians. • Record and submit timekeeping data for hourly employees. • Monitor progress, provide technical support, and resolve operational issues. • Assist with planning procedures, manpower, tools, and equipment needs per project drawings. • Ensure adherence to installation standards, quality benchmarks, safety protocols, and cost control. • Monitor and document electrical equipment and system installation progress. • Confirm that all installations are mechanically complete and ready for startup, testing, and commissioning. • Manage proper handling, calibration status, and security of test equipment and tools. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Ability to track and report key job activity data to foreman: e.g., cable tray/cable lengths installed, equipment setup, terminations, manpower and hours per task. • Understanding of hazardous area classifications and appropriate IP rating applications. • Proficient in reading engineering schematics, wiring diagrams, and vendor documentation. • Ability to identify deviations from specifications and proactively escalate or correct. • Strong planning and forecasting skills regarding equipment, materials, and labor requirements. • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook). • Familiar with current industry codes and standards: DnV, ABS, USCG, API, MODU, NEC, IEEE, IEC. • Effective communication, leadership, and team development capabilities. Experience & Education: • Minimum of 8 years of experience in marine shipbuilding and offshore electrical construction involving hazardous area environments. • Completion of formal electrical training such as: o 4-year electrical apprenticeship o Vocational certification o Trade school diploma in commercial/industrial electrical systems o Or equivalent hands-on training and experience Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.

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