Journeyman Industrial Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Power the Future of Industrial Manufacturing – Join Vanguard Industrial Group on a Major Paper Mill Project in Yuma!

Job Overview:

• Company: Vanguard Industrial Group.
• Salary/Pay Rate: $28–$32 per hour + $105/day Per Diem.
• Location: Yuma, Arizona.
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time.
• Schedule: 50–60 hours per week (includes 10–20 hours of overtime).
• Project Scope: Industrial Paper Mill.
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required.

The Opportunity:

You will play a vital role in building and assembling heavy industrial power infrastructure for a major paper mill facility. This position gives you the platform to utilize your advanced electrical expertise while stepping up to lead small crews during critical phases of a fast-paced, 6-month build.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Install rigid conduit, cable trays, and complex raceway systems to support heavy-duty industrial machinery.
• Execute precise motor and control terminations according to strict technical specifications.
• Interpret detailed construction drawings and industrial blueprints to ensure accurate field installations.
• Direct small field crews as needed to maximize productivity and maintain project schedules.
• Uphold Vanguard Industrial Group’s high standards for workmanship, safety, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate professionally with clients, contractors, and teammates to build a respectful and efficient workplace.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of 6+ years of electrical experience working within heavy industrial environments.
• Deep journeyman-level electrical skills and field knowledge (state license is not required).
• Proven ability to safely pull high-voltage wire and heavy industrial cabling.
• Demonstrated history of strong work ethic, exceptional punctuality, and job site preparedness.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish to facilitate clear team communication.
• Prior experience working on large-scale industrial paper mill or manufacturing facility projects.
• Comfortability stepping into minor leadership or task-delegation roles on-site.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly pay ranging from $28 to $32 per hour.
• Generous $105 daily per diem to fully support your travel logistics.
• Consistent, high-volume overtime opportunities with 10 to 20 hours of built-in weekly overtime.
• Potential for continued employment on future nationwide Vanguard Industrial Group projects.

About Us:

Vanguard Industrial Group is a trusted provider of industrial electrical services for large-scale facilities and mission-critical infrastructure. We build strong field teams that value accountability, safety, and elite performance.

Vanguard Industrial Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.