Electrician II - $3,000 Sign on Bonus (Bremerton, WA)

As an Electrician at Oceaneering’s Marine Services Division (MSD), you’ll play a vital role in supporting the electrical integrity and readiness of marine vessels, tackling hands-on installation, repair, and troubleshooting that directly impact mission success. You’ll excel here if you bring strong technical skills, a commitment to safety, and the adaptability to support multiple shipyard sites. Overtime may be available or required based on project needs. Travel may be required up to 75% of the year. You MUST currently possess a secret clearance in good/active standing for this position. 

Required

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent.

• Minimum four (4) years’ experience as a Marine Electrician or a similar role in the maritime industry.

• Must have the ability to obtain government base access.

• Must have the ability to obtain Fiber Optic Splicing, Deep Submergence Systems (SOC MCD A, B, and C), and SUBSAFE Qualification. 

• Ability to pass knowledge and practical skills tests.

• Must be able to travel up to 75% of the year.

• Must currently possess a Secret security clearance in good/active standing.

• Must be a US citizen who is not a dual citizen of any other country. 

Desired

• Apprenticeship Diploma and/or additional vocational courses/technical school.

• Six (6) years’ experience as a Marine Electrician or a similar role in the maritime industry.

• Fiber Optic, Cable Way Certification and/or Connector Fabrication experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, written technical instructions and manuals and to plan to make working diagrams and circuits.

• Working knowledge of trade mathematics and formulas needed to make relevant calculations.

• Strong critical thinking skills.

• Strong verbal, oral, and written comprehension and communication skills.

Pay Transparency:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Compensation: $29-$41 an hour

Working Conditions

• This position is classified as SHOP/OUTDOORS, which includes:

• Primarily outdoor work during daytime; occasional night work.

• Frequent exposure to moving and vibrating equipment.

• High humidity (often above 90%) and noise levels over 85 decibels.

• Intense light/glare, airborne dust, fumes, and gases.

• Occasional exposure to open flames, sparks, or hot equipment.

• Frequent work in hot (over 90°F) or cold (below 32°F) environments.

• Potential for distracting or uncomfortable sound levels.

• Stable work surfaces but varying environmental conditions.

Physical Activity/Requirements 

This role involves MEDIUM physical work and may require:

Occasional:

• Lifting 20–50 lbs

• Working in confined spaces

• Kneeling, crawling, jumping, running, or working while lying down

• Identifying color differences

• Wearing PPE for skin protection 

Frequent:

• Lifting 10–25 lbs

• Climbing stairs/ladders; standing, balancing, stooping, squatting, and reaching

• Working with overhead arm extension

• Operating motor vehicles 

Constant:

• Lifting up to 10 lbs

• Wearing PPE for body, vision, and hearing protection 

Reasonable accommodation will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Career Development

In addition, we make a priority of providing learning and development opportunities to enable employees to achieve their potential and take charge of their future. As well as developing employees in a specific role, we are committed to lifelong learning and ongoing education, including developing people skills and identifying future supervisors and managers. Every month, hundreds of employees are provided training, including HSE awareness, apprenticeships, entry and advanced level technical courses, management development seminars, and leadership and supervisory training.

We have a strong ethos of internal promotion. We can offer long-term employment and career advancement across countries and continents.

Working at Oceaneering means that if you have the ability, drive, and ambition to take charge of your future; you will be supported to do so and the possibilities are endless.