Industrial Electrician

Lywood Electric, Inc.; Federalsburg (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lywood Electric, Inc. in Federalsburg, MD is seeking an Industrial Electrician to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in industrial and commercial facilities. You will work with power distribution, control panels, and machinery, reading drawings and schematics daily.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, diagnosing issues, and ensuring compliance with NEC and safety regulations. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other trades while documenting work and

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of electricity and electrical principles, including power distribution and control systems.
• Experience in maintenance and repair of industrial electrical equipment and systems.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical issues using diagnostic tools, diagrams, and schematics.
• Skilled in electrical wiring, conduit installation, and panel terminations in industrial environments.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance on motors, controls, panels, and related electrical components.
• Understanding of relevant electrical codes and standards (e.g., NEC) and adherence to safety regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Journeyperson-level qualification or apprenticeship preferred.
• Competence with electrical testing instruments (multimeters, megohm meters, etc.).
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to lift, climb, and work in industrial environments, including occasional work at heights or in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment in industrial and commercial facilities.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime.
• Work with conduit and wiring, testing and inspections to ensure safety compliance.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other trades.
• Follow company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Document work performed and support continuous improvement of electrical reliability and performance.

Skills

Electrical theory

Power distribution

Control systems

Troubleshooting

Conduit installation

Panel terminations

Preventive maintenance

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Journeyperson electrician certification

Apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Tools

Megohmmeter

Multimeter

Diagnostic tools

Electrical testing instruments

Job description

Company Description We are award-winning contractors in the commercial electrical space, recognized for delivering high-quality work with safety as a core value. Our teams support projects ranging from complex industrial facilities to cutting-edge commercial spaces, using advanced technologies and proven methods. We provide services in commercial construction, industrial construction, residential electrical, and utilities, giving our team members exposure to diverse project types. In addition, we specialize in automation and controls design and implementation, offering opportunities to work with modern control systems and industrial equipment.

Role Description This full-time Industrial Electrician role is based in Federalsburg, MD. The Industrial Electrician will install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment in industrial and commercial facilities, including power distribution, control panels, and machinery. Daily responsibilities include reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics, performing preventive maintenance on electrical systems, and diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical issues to minimize downtime. The role involves working with conduit and wiring, performing testing and inspections to ensure compliance with codes and safety standards, and collaborating with project managers, engineers, and other trades. The Industrial Electrician will follow company safety policies and OSHA regulations, document work performed, and support continuous improvement of electrical reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of electricity and electrical principles, including power distribution and control systems.
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance and repair of industrial electrical equipment and systems.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical issues using diagnostic tools, diagrams, and schematics.
• Skilled in electrical wiring, conduit installation, and panel terminations in industrial environments.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance on motors, controls, panels, and related electrical components.
• Understanding of relevant electrical codes and standards (e.g., NEC) and adherence to safety regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Relevant certification or journeyperson-level qualification in electrical trade; apprenticeship or equivalent experience preferred.
• Competence with electrical testing instruments (multimeters, megohm meters, etc.).
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to lift, climb, and work in industrial environments, including occasional work at heights or in confined spaces.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.