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1st Class Marine Electricians

Tampa, FL · On-site

$22.75 - $28.50/hr

Use appropriate sections of IEE, ABS, Coast Guard and manufacturer's tech manuals and ship ... Work Tasks Include: 1. Running cables, lines and leads, terminations/connector fabrication, packing ...

Aerotek

Electrician

Jacksonville, FL

$27/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Install, route, and secure power, signal (copper and fiber), and RF cabling on naval ships, submarines, and other vessels. * Work with cable tags, wire markers, and label plates to clearly identify ...

CODE RED STAFFING

Customer Service Representive

Miami, FL · On-site +1

$9 - $12/hr

Cruise Ship * Online Auction * Home Repair Stores * Cable/Internet Provider * And MORE! AVAILABLE SHIFTS: Flexible Scheduling ( Set your own) Minimum of 15 hours per week, up to 40+ depending on the ...

US Tech Solutions

Data Center Architect

Miramar, FL

... to,cabling infrastructure, environmental, electrical, and mechanical systems, out of band ... shipboard. The Data Center Infrastructure Engineer Architect will also play a critical role in ...

Lockheed Martin

Electrical Engineer Senior

Orlando, FL · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

... aircraft, navigating ships and driving armored vehicles. TLS is the corporation's hub for ... Cable Drawings, Parts Selection, and supporting electrical documentation Perform Power/Electrical ...

Brown & Root

Advanced Rigger

Windermere, FL · On-site

$21.25 - $27.50/hr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... wire cables to make or repair slings or tackle. - May direct workers engaged in hoisting of machinery and equipment onto or off ships, railroad, cars or trucks. - Performs minor maintenance or ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for cable ship in Florida is $12.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $10.77 and $13.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Cable Ship job involves working on a specialized vessel used for laying, maintaining, and repairing undersea communication and power cables. Crew members may include engineers, navigators, technicians, and deckhands, each responsible for specific tasks such as cable deployment, splicing, and onboard system monitoring. These jobs often require maritime certifications and technical expertise in cable handling. Work schedules can be demanding, with extended time at sea and shifts that vary based on project needs.

What are typical responsibilities for crew members working on a cable ship?

Crew members on a cable ship are responsible for a range of tasks, including operating cable-laying and repair equipment, performing navigational duties, conducting routine maintenance, and assisting with at-sea cable deployment and recovery. Team members often rotate between responsibilities depending on the phase of the cable operation, working closely with engineers and technical specialists to ensure all equipment runs smoothly and safely. The work environment is dynamic, frequently requiring extended periods at sea and collaboration under sometimes challenging weather conditions. This position offers opportunities to develop specialized marine, technical, and project management skills that can lead to advancement within marine or offshore engineering fields.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the cable ship position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cable Ship crew member or officer, you need a background in marine operations, navigation, seamanship, and specialized cable handling, often backed by maritime certifications such as STCW and GMDSS. Familiarity with cable-laying equipment, dynamic positioning systems, and specialized marine communication technology is essential. Strong teamwork, problem-solving skills, and clear communication are critical for working efficiently in remote and challenging environments. These capabilities are crucial for safely conducting delicate subsea cable operations that demand precision, adaptability, and safety awareness.

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Infographic showing various Cable Ship job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $25,158 per year, or $12.1 per hour.

Ship/Submarine Engineering Technician 5-Jacksonville, FL

M.C. Dean, Inc

Jacksonville, FL

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

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Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Overview
The M.C. Dean, Inc.Maritime Division works at shipyards around the world from our regional offices in Jacksonville, FL, Chesapeake, VA, and San Diego, CA. Become a key member of our Alteration Installation Teams, supporting C4ISR system installations on ships and submarines. Join the top team on the waterfront, working for unrivaled compensation and benefits.
Responsibilities
Skills and Proficiencies:
  • Effectively lead a crew of other installers in the completion of single-site installations.
  • Effectively brief site personnel on the installation status and on future plans
  • Understand and correctly red-line as-built drawings
  • Locate and correct installation errors like standard violations and incorrect wiring
  • Works as Senior Installer supporting cabling, equipment, and device installations
  • Demonstrate skill in the operation of all commonly used installation hand tools and test equipment
  • Demonstrate advanced speed and accuracy when performing tasks such as attaching fiber optic connectors, RJ-45 connectors, and DB type connectors, and when dressing cable installations so that the finished product presents a well-organized and professional appearance.
  • Have superior skills in complex mechanical, sub-assembly, rack and chassis assembly
  • Have superior leadership abilities
  • Consistently demonstrate superior workmanship in a mission-critical environment

Other Responsibilities:
  • Work overtime upon management request
  • Maintain and safeguard company equipment and tools
  • Maintain and safeguard inventory
  • Organize and schedule jobs to an on-time completion

Qualifications
Minimum Education: (one of the following)
  • Completion of formal two-year or more contractor apprenticeship program in a related field that includes at least six months of formal classroom training that addresses electrical circuit theory, electromagnetic radiation, and other disciplines related to C4ISR installations.
  • Completion of four (4) years of U.S. military service with one of the following technical ratings: a) Electronic Technician, b) Interior Communications (IC), c) Information System Technician, Radioman or Data System Technician
  • An Associates Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or Information Technology.

Experience: 12+ Years
  • At least twelve (12) years of experience as an installer with experience with at least three (3) years of that experience working on Afloat C4ISR installations with the U.S. Navy.

Safety and Physical Requirements: (have or obtain the following certifications)
  • Occupation Safety Haz-Mat
  • Shipyard Competent Person
  • Aloft/Climbing / Climbing Shipyard Stairs and Ladders
  • Working in Confined Spaces
  • Training and the Ability to Safely Lift and Move Objects of 50 LBS
  • Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

Security and Work Locations:
  • Work is primarily in Jacksonville, FL but you may travel for extended periods to other shipyards in the USA and to other Navy ports outside the USA
  • You must pass a background investigation
  • You must have a valid driver's license
  • This position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle. Selected candidates must possess an acceptable driving record in accordance to our policy.

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; eligibility for a Secert clearance is required.
Possible travel locations include the below but not limited to:
  1. San Diego, CA
  2. Vallejo, CA
  3. Everett, WA
  4. Seattle, WA
  5. Portland, OR
  6. Groton, CT
  7. Mayport, FL
  8. Panama City, FL
  9. Charleston, SC
  10. Pearl Harbor, HI
  11. Portland, OR
  12. Earl, NJ
  13. Guam

Abilities:
  • The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
  • Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
  • Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
  • Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
  • Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
  • May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
  • Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
  • Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
  • See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  • Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

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About M.C. Dean

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M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most recognizable mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. The company's capabilities include electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life-safety, instrumentation and control, and command and control systems. M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, and employs more than 5,100 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.

Industry

Engineering professional services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Tysons, VA, US

Year founded

1949

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