Industrial Power Systems Journeyman Electrician

Job Description Job Description Step Into the Heart of Heavy Power Each shift, you’ll keep a high-demand industrial facility energized and safe. You’ll open the day reviewing logs, checking PDUs and switchgear status, and prioritizing preventive maintenance. When a PLC throws a fault, you trace I/O, scan ladder logic, and bring automated equipment back online. If a generator test is scheduled, you verify transfer switch operation and confirm load balance against updated panel schedules. Throughout, you follow LOTO, arc flash, and OSHA procedures to protect yourself and your team. What You’ll Do Maintain and troubleshoot industrial electrical systems to maximize uptime Operate and service switchgear, panels, and facility power distribution equipment Work confidently on high-voltage systems (208V, 480V, and above) Diagnose and repair PLC-controlled equipment (I/O, sensors, fault codes) Maintain generators and test/repair transfer switches Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and single-line diagrams Update panel schedules and execute load balancing Install and maintain conduit, cable tray, and wiring systems Apply LOTO, arc flash, and OSHA safety practices on every task Document work orders, logs, and maintenance records with accuracy Required Qualifications Journeyman Electrician License (Alabama or reciprocal state) 5+ years of industrial or commercial electrical experience Hands-on expertise with: Switchgear and electrical distribution systems High-voltage work (208V+) PLC troubleshooting (ladder logic, I/O, controls); PLC programming experience a plus Generators and backup power systems Electrical safety (LOTO, PPE, energized work practices) Proven ability to work independently and solve complex electrical issues Preferred Background 7+ years in industrial, manufacturing, or critical facilities Experience with: 480V / 3-phase systems Automatic transfer switches (ATS) Instrumentation and control wiring BMS/BAS or industrial monitoring systems OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Familiarity with NFPA 70E Where You’ll Work Industrial facility environment with indoor/outdoor tasks Exposure to heat, noise, and high-voltage equipment Strict safety protocols and PPE at all times Proficiencies 120/208/240/480 voltage systems Journeyman’s-level electrical practice PLC programming/troubleshooting Industrial electrical systems and maintenance Tools & Technologies Power Distribution Units (PDUs) Switchgear Industrial controls Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) If you bring industrial, manufacturing, commercial, or utility experience and want to work on advanced electrical infrastructure, this role puts you at the center of the action.