Electrical Foreman
Austal USAMobile, Alabama, United States
Posted May 13, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va. With the most modern steel panel line in the shipbuilding industry, Austal USA’s facility is capable of supporting the manufacture of both aluminum and steel ships. Austal USA leverages a moving module production line and strict adherence to lean manufacturing principles to consistently deliver on-schedule and on-budget. Austal USA is currently under contract for several programs, including the U.S. Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), and the U.S. Navy TAGOS-25 ocean surveillance ship, Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), Navajo-class Towing, Salvage and Rescue ship (T-ATS), Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessel, Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM), and Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) programs. Austal USA is also supporting Navy unmanned vessel programs leveraging its advanced machinery control system. Austal USA’s service business provides global support to U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command and other customers. Austal USA’s San Diego Service Center includes a waterfront facility that will have the capability to drydock small combatants and similar sized ships. Earning 27 safety excellence awards, Austal USA continues to be one of the safest shipyards in America.
Job Description
Responsible for overseeing electrical installation on vessels under construction, preparing material take-offs, monitoring stock levels, and ensuring compliance with Austal Quality Assurance Standards and Class/ Flag requirements. Assists in maintaining safe working practices and good housekeeping. Provides input on production meetings regarding schedule status, performance, morale, safety, product improvement, cost savings, and weight savings.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- At least 5 years electrical experience in marine or manufacturing industry
- Display a good working knowledge of planning and monitoring
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent people management skills
- Demonstrate previous supervisory skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with other departments and within own department
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of Class/ Flag requirements
- Able to prioritize workload and effectively control various projects under construction concurrently
- Ability to plan to a set schedule and budget, make decisions, problem solve, work to deadlines, and control a substantial workforce
- Extensive experience in Marine AC and DC system, control and automation
- Experience in troubleshooting, testing and commissioning AC and DC systems
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) or other retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
