Licensed Journeyman Electrician - Heavy Industrial

Job Description Job Description Industrial Journeyman Electrician - Heavy Industrial Construction
Location: Multiple Project Sites
Schedule: 7 - 12s, 3 weeks on 1 week off
Per Diem and lodging included
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
We are seeking experienced Industrial Journeyman Electricians for large-scale industrial construction, demolition, power distribution, automation, and controls projects. This is not commercial electrical work. Candidates must have hands-on experience working in manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, processing plants, industrial shutdowns, heavy power distribution systems, and automation environments.
The ideal candidate will have experience installing and maintaining industrial electrical systems including switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), transfer switches, power distribution equipment, rigid conduit systems, controls wiring, and automated production equipment.

Current Projects
Demolition and electrical shutdown of multiple industrial facilities
Installation of robotic palletizing and automated packaging systems
Distribution center automation and conveyor systems
Heavy power distribution upgrades
Switchgear and transfer switch installations
Industrial controls and automation integration
Responsibilities
Install, terminate, and troubleshoot industrial electrical systems
Perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures in accordance with OSHA and site requirements
Install and terminate feeders for power distribution systems up to 480V and above
Install and wire switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, transformers, and distribution equipment
Install and terminate Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
Install and commission manual and automatic transfer switches
Install, bend, and thread EMT, IMC, and rigid conduit up to 4 inches and larger
Operate hydraulic, table, and mechanical conduit benders
Pull and terminate large conductors, including parallel feeder installations
Read and interpret one-line diagrams, electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, and construction drawings
Install and wire motors, VFDs, soft starters, control panels, and industrial equipment
Install and troubleshoot PLC I/O wiring, sensors, relays, safety circuits, and control devices
Install industrial grounding and bonding systems
Perform equipment shutdowns, energization, and startup activities
Support commissioning and functional testing of electrical systems
Operate aerial lifts, boom lifts, and scissor lifts safely
Maintain strict adherence to all safety standards and procedures

Required Experience
5+ years of industrial electrical experience preferred
Experience in manufacturing plants, distribution centers, food processing facilities, chemical plants, refineries, power generation facilities, data centers, or similar industrial environments
Demonstrated experience with industrial power distribution systems
Experience with switchgear, MCCs, transformers, and transfer switches
Experience with industrial controls and automation systems
Experience performing Lockout/Tagout procedures
Experience with large conduit installations, including rigid conduit
Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints and one-line diagrams
Ability to work extended shifts, overtime, weekends, and shutdown schedules

Preferred Qualifications
Journeyman Electrician License (ACTIVE LICENSE REQUIRED)
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification
NFPA 70E Training
Experience with:
480V, 600V, and medium-voltage systems
1000A to 4000A switchgear installations
2000A+ transfer switches
Industrial automation systems
Conveyor and robotic systems
PLC-based control systems
VFD installations and startup
Arc flash safety procedures
Plant shutdowns and turnarounds
Cable tray systems and bus duct installations
Generator and emergency power systems

Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
Ability to work at heights from aerial lifts and platforms
Ability to work in industrial environments, including heat, dust, and active construction areas
Ability to stand, kneel, climb, and work extended shifts