Electrician

  • Location: Mobile, Alabama
  • Type: Contract To Hire
  • Job #1525

Industrial Electrician / Marine Electrician

$34.00 Per Hour | 50+ Hours Per Week | Rotating Shifts (Day & Night)
Bonus: $1000 sign on bonus 
Location: Gulf Coast Area
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Overview

We are hiring experienced Industrial Electricians and Marine Electricians for long-term work supporting industrial facilities and shipyard operations. This role involves installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining industrial electrical systems, marine electrical components, power distribution equipment, and control systems.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in industrial plants, shipyards, manufacturing facilities, or marine environments and be comfortable working rotating shifts.

Pay & Schedule

  • $34.00 per hour

  • 50 hours per week

  • Day Shift or Night Shift (Rotating Schedule)

  • Full-Time Employment

  • Overtime available depending on production demands

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial and marine electrical systems

  • Run and terminate power cables, control wiring, and instrumentation wiring

  • Install conduit, cable trays, lighting systems, switchgear, and electrical panels

  • Troubleshoot motors, transformers, breakers, and control systems

  • Install and connect motors, pumps, generators, and electrical equipment

  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings

  • Perform electrical testing using multimeters, meggers, and other diagnostic equipment

  • Follow OSHA safety standards and industrial electrical safety procedures

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years experience as an Industrial Electrician or Marine Electrician

  • Experience in shipyards, industrial plants, refineries, power plants, or manufacturing facilities

  • Strong knowledge of electrical systems, conduit installation, cable tray installation, and motor controls

  • Ability to read electrical blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams

  • Ability to work rotating day and night shifts

  • Strong commitment to safety, quality, and productivity

Preferred Experience

  • Shipyard or marine electrical installation

  • Industrial motor controls and power distribution

  • Cable tray installation and large cable pulling

  • Troubleshooting industrial electrical equipment

Work Environment

  • Industrial facilities and shipyard environments

  • May include confined spaces, heights, and outdoor work

  • Exposure to industrial equipment, welding operations, and heavy machinery

Civil Drafter

  • Location: Fairhope, Alabama
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #1500
  • Salary: $50,000 - $80,000

FirstFour Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented Civil Drafter for a direct hire opportunity with an established architectural consulting firm specializing in civil and municipal engineering. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team focused on delivering innovative infrastructure solutions across the Gulf Coast region.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare detailed civil drawings and construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Assist engineers in developing design plans for site layouts, grading, utilities, roadways, and drainage systems
  • Interpret technical drawings and specifications to ensure accurate documentation
  • Revise drawings based on engineering feedback and project requirements
  • Ensure drafting standards and quality control protocols are consistently met
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and surveyors to support efficient project delivery

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience in civil drafting or a related field
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D required
  • Knowledge of civil site design standards and utility layouts
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Associate degree or certification in Drafting, CAD Technology, or related discipline preferred

Mill Manager

  • Location: Mobile, Alabama
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #1457
  • Salary: $125,000 - $160,000

A leading industrial operation is seeking an experienced Mill Manager to oversee mill production, maintenance, reliability, and inspection functions. This leadership role is responsible for optimizing performance, safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage production and maintenance teams across mill operations

  • Monitor and improve quality, downtime, and throughput

  • Develop and implement process improvement and compliance strategies

  • Collaborate cross-functionally to solve technical and operational challenges

  • Set and manage budgets; drive standardization and continuous improvement

  • Provide subject matter expertise and interface with senior leadership

  • Ensure a safe, compliant, and productive work environment

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)

  • 10+ years in mill operations management (steel, aluminum, or paper industry)

  • Strong understanding of slab-to-coil processes, metallurgy, and manufacturing systems

  • Experience in maintenance management and lean manufacturing methodologies

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; SAP and advanced degree a plus

Work Environment:

  • Onsite, industrial mill setting

  • Monday to Friday, with occasional extended hours or weekend support

Mechanical Engineering Manager

  • Location: Mobile, Alabama
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #1358
  • Salary: $125,000 - $135,000

FirstFour Staffing is assisting a client in their search for a Mechanical Engineering Manager. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Overseeing Department Goals for a specific project as directed by the Program Engineer and Chief Department Engineer
  • Preparing, overseeing and assigning design calculations and drawing development to support Program Goals
  • Checking calculations
  • Progressing all department work
  • Leading and directing the work of Engineers I, II, III, Designers and Draftspersons
  • Determining technical adequacy of drawings and calculations
  • Providing input to evaluations of Engineers I, II, III, Designers and Draftspersons
     

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum 8 plus years of design and/or construction experience
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines
  • Experienced in interacting with Production, multiple design teams from several companies, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers
  • Computer literate and familiar with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products
  • Thorough knowledge of ship and propulsion systems
  • Strong working knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS, DNV, GL, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.)
  • US Citizenship

Marine / Mechanical Engineer:

  • Successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Marine or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree or minimum 15 years of equivalent marine design experience
  • Thorough knowledge of ship and propulsion system design and operation
  • Thorough knowledge of engine alignment and shaft design and alignment
  • Thorough knowledge of HVAC design

TOOLS:
Computer – MS Office, AutoCAD
 

Civil Staff Engineer

  • Location: Baldwin County, Alabama
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #1342
  • Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

First Four is assisting a professional services civil engineering firm with their need for an EIT for a Civil / Site Engineer position with a growing firm in Baldwin County, AL

This role will perform a diverse variety of civil engineering functions to facilitate site design and development for private, municipal, state and federal clients of the firm.

Successful candidates will have a BS in Civil Engineering, be proficient in AutoCAD, Civil3D, ICPR, ALDOT, MS (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, and BlueBeam.

EIT is required along with a minimum of 2 years of experience in site development
 

Project Manager Land Development

  • Location: Daphne, Alabama
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #1340
  • Salary: $90,000 - $110,000

FirstFour is assisting a leading engineering services firm with their search for an Alabama licensed PE to serve in the role of Land Development Project Manager.

This position, based in Baldwin county, AL, offers career growth potential, a salary in the $90K – $110K range, plus an exceptional benefits package.

Successful candidates will have experience in all aspects of site planning and land development management experience in residential, commercial, retail, and institutional.

Other requirements of the role include a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, an Alabama Professional Engineering license, with at least 10 years of land development experience.

Shipfitter – Houma LA

  • Type: Contract
  • Job #1301
  • Salary: $23.00 Per Hour

Shipfitter

Local rate is $23.00 

  • 3-5 years' experience in a shipyard 
  • Must be able to layout according to blueprints 
  • Burn and Bevel with a Torch 
  • Tack weld 
  • Read Blueprints 
  • Must be US Citizen or Perm Resident 
  • 60 hour per week 
  • New Construction and Repair
  • Long term work 

Quality Specialist (Inspector)

  • Location: Pascagoula, Mississippi
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #1299
  • Salary: $32.00 Per Hour

Quality Inspector – Pascagoula, MS 

  • 3 years’ experience as a Quality Inspector for PIPE and Structural
  • Pay $32 hour 
  • $1000 sign on bonus 
  • Working 40-70 hours

Required experience:

  • Knowledge to inspect three (3) or more of the following areas: welding, machining, painting (coating), piping, mechanical, and testing.
  • Utilize more than visual inspection and testing techniques, such as NDE inspections including Radiographic film interpretation, Liquid Penetrate Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), or Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging (UT).
  • Ability to read and interpret codes and specifications, and advanced blueprint reading.
  • Examines materials or products for surface defects, such as cracks, pits, and incomplete welds.
  • Compares product with parts list or sample model to ensure completion of assembly. 
  • Verifies specified dimensions of product or material, using inspection equipment.
  • Rejects defective parts, and marks type of defect on part, container of parts, or inspection tag.
  • Test products for structural defects, such as leaks and internal cracks, using water pressure tests.
  • Test mechanisms for clearance and freedom of movement.
  • Assists the Testing and Trials department personnel with systems testing and sea trials.
  • Performs other duties as specified by the Quality Assurance Manager.
  • Must be able to work in confined/enclosed spaces.
  • Must be able to work/climb in elevations greater than 5’.
  • Must be able to wear/work a respirator when applicable.
  • Works overtime as required.
  • Reports to work daily and on time.
  • Must be a US Citizen or Perm Resident.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
  • Clean Shaven for a fit test.  

 

Pipe Welder

  • Location: Pascagoula, Mississippi
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #1286
  • Salary: $31.00 Per Hour

1st Class Pipe Welder

  • 3 years of shipyard experience 
  • FCAW 
  • Must be able to pass a 6 G Pipe Test.
  • Day Shift – 45 hours 
  • Must be perm resident or US Citizen to qualify for this position.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
  • Clean Shaven for fit test 
  • Per diem is offered if you qualify
  • $31.00 per hour 

Marine Electrician

  • Location: Pascagoula, Mississippi
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #1176
  • Salary: $31.00 Per Hour

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Marine Electrician (5+ years’ experience) to join our team in Pascagoula, MS. Marine Electrician, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and testing electrical systems and equipment on a vessel. Your expertise with 480 volt is required.
Duties:

  • The Marine Electrician installs and repairs wiring, fixtures, and equipment for all electrical services aboard vessels and in the facility.
  • Follows blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
  • Installs conduit to bulkheads with brackets and screws and threads wires through conduit to terminals such as connection boxes, circuit breakers, voltage regulators and switch panels.
  • Connects power-supply circuits to radio, radar, sonar, fire control and other electronic equipment.
  • Tests electrical characteristics, such as voltage, resistance, and phase angle I circuits using meters and indicators.
  • May construct and install instrument panels, using hand tools, rulers, dividers, and power drills,
  • Knowledge of blueprints and drawings or schematics preferred.
  • Must have experience with 480 volt hook up.

PAY

$31 hour – $1000 sign on bonus
(per diem is offered if you qualify 70 miles from Pascagoula, MS)

If you are a skilled Electrician looking for a challenging role in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply. Join our team today!

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $31.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 per week