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Company Overview:

GIS is a premier energy, industrial, and infrastructure services company providing multidisciplinary engineering, construction, and program delivery solutions across the energy, industrial, infrastructure, and power sectors. With more than 75 years of experience supporting offshore and onshore energy projects, GIS delivers integrated services spanning traditional and renewable energy, industrial engineering, state and local infrastructure, and utility-scale solar development. Our work is driven by a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and executional excellence.

Position Summary:

The Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Superintendent will lead, direct, and oversee our team of marine electricians and instrument technicians. In this leadership role, you will manage day-to-day yard electrical operations, direct craft labor execution, enforce rigorous marine safety standards, and ensure that all new construction, repair, and retrofit projects are delivered on schedule and to the highest quality specifications.

Key Responsibilities Crew Leadership & Supervision:

Manage, mentor, and direct marine electricians, electrical fitters, and apprentices, establishing daily work assignments, shift priorities, and performance expectations.

Production & Schedule Execution:

Oversee electrical installation, cable pulling, termination, switchboard integration, and system commissioning to ensure alignment with project milestones and master shipyard schedules.

Technical Guidance:

Provide hands-on troubleshooting leadership for complex marine electrical systems, AC/DC power distribution, control wiring, navigation equipment, and alarm systems.

Quality & Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure all electrical installations strictly comply with ABS (American Bureau of Shipping), USCG (U.S. Coast Guard), IEEE 45 standards, and marine engineering drawings/blueprints.

Safety Enforcement:

Champion an active safety culture by enforcing yard safety protocols, leading daily Toolbox Talks, conducting Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and maintaining strict adherence to OSHA and shipyard safety policies.

Cross-Functional Coordination:

Collaborate closely with Project Managers, QA/QC inspectors, subcontractors, and marine superintendents of other trades to resolve interference, plan staging, and expedite vessel delivery.

Resource & Material Management:

Monitor and manage electrical tools, equipment, and material inventory, minimizing downtime and ensuring work crews are fully equipped.

Qualifications & Requirements Experience:

5 to 7+ years of hands-on marine electrical experience, with at least 3 to 5 years in a supervisory role (Lead, Foreman, or Superintendent) within a shipyard, marine fabrication, or vessel repair environment.

Technical Mastery:

Expert-level ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, marine blueprints, single-line diagrams, and wiring diagrams.

Regulatory Knowledge:

Comprehensive working knowledge of marine electrical standards, including ABS, USCG, and IEEE rules.

Certifications:

Active TWIC Card required. OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour Maritime certification preferred.

Leadership Skills:

Proven track record of managing large multi-shift craft crews, driving production goals, and maintaining positive labor relations in a fast-paced heavy industrial setting.

Physical Demands:

Ability to board vessels, climb stairs, ladders, and staging, navigate uneven shipyard terrain, and wear required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots) in outdoor weather conditions.

EEOC Statement:

GIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Pay:

$38.00 - $42.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person