Maintenance Electrician (Orange, TX)

Job purpose

Work with maintenance department to carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair on all shipyard equipment and systems including overhead cranes, mobile cranes, forklifts, winches, yard vehicles, welding/gouging equipment, NC machines, HVAC systems, and facility power and lighting systems. 

Duties and responsibilities

• Maintain welding machines, forklifts, crawler & overhead cranes, vehicles and hand tools.


• Follow Lock Out / Tag Out procedures.


• Disconnect and connect high voltage equipment such as welding machines and shore power for vessels under construction.


• Enter and work in confined spaces.


• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.


• Repair and overhaul of large and small machinery.


• Building maintenance.


• Maintain and repair painting/blasting equipment.


• Maintain and repair company trailers.


• Connect shore power to vessels.


• Maintain reports for all the above.


• Ascend and work at heights of up to 40 feet.

Critical Demands

• Balance and strength to climb 40 ft. ladder.


• Repetitive bending, rotation of the trunk, and flexing of the hips and the knees.


• Lifting no greater than 50 lbs. from floor to 6 ft. work surface unassisted.


• Repetitive upper extremity movements while measuring, fitting, and welding.


• Work well with a team in a high pace environment and follow instructions from supervision.


• Capable of working independently with little direction and oversight.

Education and/or Experience

• Experience with 480V systems is required.


• Experience or familiarity with 13kV systems is a plus.


• Troubleshooting and mechanical skills are critical.

Working Conditions

• Work is outdoors or in an open shop area. There is no air conditioning or heating.  Overtime and weekend work as required.


• Uneven surfaces throughout job site, with sand, limestone, concrete, and railways outside, as well as concrete and railways inside. Numerous overhead and trip hazards throughout.