Journeyman Electrician (Industrial/Field Operations)

VIYA Environmental is a pollution remediation company formed by the strategic alliance of industry pioneers McMillan-McGee (Mc2) and ORIN Technologies (ORIN) and backed by GEF Capital. VIYA is one of the first remediation companies to offer biological, chemical and thermal technologies as independent or fully integrated solutions through a single, technology-agnostic platform. The outcome-driven approach accelerates cleanup timelines, reduces uncertainty, and enables adaptable site management for complex contaminants, including VOCs and PFAS. VIYA delivers sophisticated solutions for some of the world’s most challenging environmental remediation projects. The Role We are currently seeking aJourneyman Electrician based in the US for thermal remediation field operations. Preferred location is the St. Louis, MO area, or generally in the Midwest region with easy access to a major airport. This is a great opportunity with an innovative organization that embraces new ideas and actively invests in research and development opportunities. Key Responsibilities The Journeyman Electricianis responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of high-density electrical heating systems (such as In Situ Thermal Desorption or electrical resistance heating) used to vaporize and extract environmental contaminants from soil and groundwater. Power Distribution Setup: Install and wire high-capacity 480V/multiphase transformers, generator systems, and temporary power distribution units on environmental job sites. Thermal Heating Control: Hook up and maintain thermal blankets, thermal conduction heating (TCH) wells, or electrical resistance heating (ERH) systems. Instrumentation & Monitoring: Wire and service programmable temperature controllers, data acquisition units, and soil vapor extraction (SVE) blower motors. System Troubleshooting: Diagnose faults in high-draw heating elements, contactors, and automated PLC control panels in harsh field environments. Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to the National Electrical Code (NEC/NFPA 70), NFPA 70E arc-flash safety, and site-specific OSHA health and safety plans. Communicate effectively with project engineers, sub-contractors, and clients. Qualifications & Experience 5+ years’ work experience in industrial operations. Competency in 3-phase power, heavy conduit bending, switchgear, and reading complex electrical schematics. Current NFPA 70E certification.Will need to obtain OSHA 40-hour Hazwoper training. Strong work ethic and reliability. Ability to lift up to 55 pounds and perform field work in physically demanding situations. Driver’s license with good driving record. Strong written and oral communication skills. Willingness to travel to project sites (up to 75% of the time), primarily in the US but could potentially be international. Must have (or be able to obtain) passport for work-related travel. Why VIYA Opportunity to work on complex, technically challenging remediation projects. Tackle high-impact environmental challenges and contribute to meaningful, real-world solutions. Gain exposure to a wide range of advanced remediation technologies. Make a direct environmental impact while working in a rapidly growing industry. #J-18808-Ljbffr VIYA Environmental