Journeyman/Apprentice Electrician, *2 YRS EXPERIENCE*

Job Description Job Description Michigan Power Systems is urgently looking for a full-time Journeyman Electrician. If you are looking to advance your career and have a constant flow of work this is the place to be. 2+ years of commercial experience is required. Must hold a valid Journeymans License for a minimum of 2 years, or an apprentice card for a minimum of 4 years.

Were looking for long-term, lifetime, employees who like to work independently, but are also team-players; self-motivated, hardworking, goal-oriented with problem solving abilities. As an Electrician at MPS, you will utilize your skillset working alongside a dedicated team installing service for a wide variety of commercial and light-industrial properties. If youre looking for a position within a company that invests in their workforce, Michigan Power Systems is the place for you!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead & Assist planning new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes
Lead & Setup job sites: direct and oversee a crew of 2-3, load/unload materials, compile material lists from blueprints/schematics, log daily progress
Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit/ cable tray. Pulls wiring through conduit or lays cable in cable tray
Connects wiring to switch gears, junction boxes, lighting fixtures and equipment. Installs area lighting, ballast, transformer maintenance
Lead & Assist with medium voltage troubleshooting and repairing motor controls
Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels. Performs instrument installations
Connects power cables to equipment, such as electric motors, and installs grounding leads
Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
Lead & Assist in performing electrical function checks
Tools used include rulers, hand tools, hack saws, pipe threaders, conduit benders, ladders, etc
Maintains tools and equipment and keeps supplies and parts
Disassembles defective electrical equipment such as motors, switch gears and circuit breakers. Loads transports and unloads materials, tools, equipment and supplies
Lead & Assist in lifting, positioning and fastening objects such as wiring, conduit, cable trays and motors
Clerical/Administrative duties related to task or project documentation
Lead & Assists in performing motor control center buss connections, splice installations, stress cones, and fiber optic cables
Installs tubing runs as needed. Performs electric/steam trace systems
Attend safety training as directed
Must comply with all safety and company rules and regulations
Employee must be able to travel to and from the jobsite via personal vehicle or other public form of transportation
Prefer candidates experienced with underground electrical installations and operating heavy-duty machinery: backhoe, skid steer, excavator and other equipment. Must be able to travel within the Metro Detroit area.

Day Shift, Monday thru Friday
6 Paid Holidays
Overtime offered when available