Electrical Department Manager Ship Repair & Marine Industry

Direct Hire Superior Skilled Trades
Honolulu HI Relocation Required
$135000$150000/year DOE Full-Time Leadership Role

Why Join Us

Superior Skilled Trades is partnered with a leading ship repair company supporting U.S. Navy and commercial vessel operations in Hawaii. They operate large dry dock facilities and deliver complex electrical production work across repair modernization testing and commissioning projects.

Our team is seeking an Electrical Department Manager to lead all shipboard electrical production for U.S. Navy and commercial repair projects. This role oversees power distribution switchboards generators cabling controls testing and commissioning in an active ship repair environment.

The manager will lead supervisors and electricians to ensure safe on-time and on-budget execution in compliance with NAVSEA and federal contract requirements.

This is a new and strategic position within the organization designed to strengthen execution improve accountability and drive operational excellence across the electrical department.

If you are an experienced shipyard electrical leader ready to build structure drive performance and lead large production teams this is a high-impact opportunity.

What Youll Do

Lead and manage daily operations of the Electrical Department supporting ship repair and modernization projects.

Supervise and develop Electrical Supervisors Foremen Lead Electricians Technicians and production personnel.

Drive schedule adherence production efficiency safety compliance and quality standards across all electrical work.

Oversee power distribution systems lighting systems motor controls switchboards generators cabling testing troubleshooting and commissioning activities.

Ensure compliance with NAVSEA requirements U.S. Navy technical standards ABS/USCG regulations and federal contract specifications.

Coordinate manpower materials and equipment to support project schedules and budget performance.

Collaborate with Project Managers Engineering Planning and other production departments to resolve technical challenges and eliminate bottlenecks.

Establish measurable productivity goals and monitor department performance daily weekly and per project.

Support hiring workforce development training and performance management initiatives.

Implement standardized processes improve production tracking and drive continuous improvement.

Oversee electrical safety programs including LOTO arc flash prevention energized work controls and testing procedures.

Estimate labor hours and manpower requirements for upcoming electrical work scopes.

Support budgeting reporting and department performance analysis.

What Were Looking For

• 10 years of shipyard or heavy industrial electrical experience.

• Strong ship repair background (Navy experience preferred).

• Proven production leadership managing large craft teams.

• Deep knowledge of shipboard electrical systems and repair sequencing.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings schematics and technical specifications.

• Experience estimating labor and managing manpower planning.

• Strong leadership organizational and communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel).

• Associates Degree in Electrical Technology or related field preferred.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship (required for base access and security requirements).

• Must obtain and maintain TWIC credential.

• Must obtain and maintain DBIDS credential.

• Valid Hawaii REAL IDcompliant drivers license (Class 3 or higher) OR valid U.S. Passport plus Hawaii drivers license.

• Ability to pass post-offer drug screening and background check.

• Relocation to Honolulu required.

Perks & Benefits

• Leadership role within a respected shipyard supporting Navy and commercial clients.

• Opportunity to build and shape a new department leadership structure.

• Long-term stability within a growing marine industry organization.

• Performance-driven culture with accountability and measurable results.

• Strong collaboration across production engineering and project management teams.

Work Environment

Fast-paced shipyard environment supporting active vessel repair and modernization projects.

Hands-on leadership role with time spent in both office planning and on the production floor overseeing execution.

Frequent coordination with cross-functional teams supervisors and trade personnel.