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Journeyman Electrician

Chesapeake, VA 23324

Posted: 06/19/2026 Industry: Ship Repair / Shipyard Job Number: 57454264 Pay Rate: $34-38 / hour

Job Description

In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and rebuilding electrical equipment that supports critical production operations. From preventative maintenance and PLC wiring to diagnosing equipment failures and responding to emergency breakdowns, you will play a key role in ensuring safety, reliability, and operational efficiency. Working in a fast-paced industrial environment, you will collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to solve complex challenges while following industry-leading safety standards. This opportunity is ideal for a motivated, safety-focused professional who enjoys working with electrical systems, continuous problem-solving, and making a direct impact on plant performance. 

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance on electrical equipment.
  • Wire and troubleshoot PLC systems.
  • Diagnose failures to electrical equipment and make repairs.
  • Rebuild electrical equipment.
  • Fabricate conduit.
  • Compile and complete paperwork related to repairs, including work orders, timecards, and job cards.
  • Perform all work within safety guidelines established by local, state, and federal agencies as well as company policies.
  • Respond to calls after hours and on weekends to repair electrical equipment and power failures.
  • Perform other tasks assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Education and Experience:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • 5-10 years of electrical or related work experience, based on assigned skill level.
  • Reading, writing, math, and analytical skills.
  • Level determined by previous electrical and/or related work experience.
Education and Experience:
  • Must have Journeyman Card or equivalent educational experience.
Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors:
  • Walk, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and work with arms above shoulder level.
  • Move freely throughout facilities, including climbing vertical heights (0–150').
  • Carry tools and equipment (0–50 pounds).
  • Work in environments with temperatures (0–100°F), humidity (0–100%), and noise (50db–100db).
  • Exposure to grain dust and chemicals (MSDS sheets available).
  • Wear protective equipment as required.
Schedule
  • There are two separate shifts for this position:
  • Shift 1:
    • This will be a 12 hour rotating shift.
    • 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am. 
    • Must be open to work weekends
  • Shift 2:
    • 7am-3:30pm- 5 days per week. 
    • Rotating weekends. One weekend per month either Saturday or Sunday.
Pay:
  • $34-$38/hour
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