Industrial Electrician Journeyman - Lead Crew, Foreman Path

Serve-Electric; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Mileage and Drive Time Paid

Per Diem and Lodging Paid

Paid Time Off

401(k) with matching

Safety-First Culture: Safety Equipment

Real Growth Paths: Foreman/PM/Branch

In-House Apprenticeship Program

Job summary

Serve Electric in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking an Industrial Electrician at Apprentice to Journeyman level for a long-term Iowa project. Travel is involved, with licensure requirements depending on state reciprocity.

The role emphasizes leading crews, training apprentices, and ensuring safety and code compliance on industrial sites. Ideal candidates have strong industrial experience, ability to troubleshoot without full schematics, and proficiency with 120V/480V systems, motor controls, and

Qualifications

• Active Journeyman or Master Electrician license, OR
• Level 4 Apprentice with a minimum of 3 years of industrial electrical experience
• Hands-on industrial electrical experience verified
• Ability to troubleshoot without schematics or full customer information
• Proficient with 120V, 480V, and low voltage systems
• Knowledge of motor controls, transformers, lighting, and switchboards
• Experience with feeder sizing
• Ability to measure, thread, bend and run EMT/conduit up to 4 inches
• Strong NEC knowledge
• Ability to read blueprints, plans and rough sketches
• Capable of training less experienced electricians
• Leadership and growth potential to Foreman
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, ERP systems

Responsibilities

• Directing and managing electrical work on industrial job sites, with the opportunity to step into a Foreman role
• Leading and supervising crews on assigned job sites
• Training and mentoring newer team members and apprentices
• Inspecting installations for quality and code compliance
• Upholding job site safety standards (PPE, OSHA, NEC)
• Troubleshooting electrical issues from start to finish without complete schematics
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, and specifications
• Wiring 120V, 480V, and low voltage systems
• Working with lighting, transformers, motor controls, and switchboards
• Measuring, threading, bending, and running EMT/conduit up to 4 inches
• Sizing feeders and managing tooling requirements per job
• Communicating with customers, service manager, and team
• Organizing and planning projects of varying scale
• Attending job site meetings and contributing to project coordination
• Conducting employee evaluations

Skills

Industrial troubleshooting

Blueprint interpretation

Team leadership

Code compliance

Project coordination

Education

Journeyman/Master license

Level 4 Apprentice with 3+ years industrial experience

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Serve Electric in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking an Industrial Electrician at Apprentice to Journeyman level for a long-term Iowa project. Travel is involved, with licensure requirements depending on state reciprocity.

The role emphasizes leading crews, training apprentices, and ensuring safety and code compliance on industrial sites. Ideal candidates have strong industrial experience, ability to troubleshoot without full schematics, and proficiency with 120V/480V systems, motor controls, and