Industrial Journeyman Electrician

ForestSource; Commerce (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ForestSource seeks experienced Industrial/Commercial Journeyman Electricians to perform electrical installation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting on industrial and commercial projects. Work must meet drawings, specs, and NEC/code requirements.

Responsibilities include wiring, conduit, switchgear, MCCs, transformers, and motor systems, with safety and quality as top priorities. Travel and after-hours work may be required to support shutdowns and turnarounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of industrial or commercial electrical construction experience.
• Journeyman Electrician license is required where the project or jurisdiction requires.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one-lines and schematics.
• Experience with conduit, cable tray, panels, motors, grounding, and related systems.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install conduit, cable tray, wire, junction boxes, panels, lighting and grounding.
• Assist with switchgear, MCCs, transformers, motors, heat trace, and equipment.
• Read and follow drawings, schematics, panel schedules and project specs.
• Measure, bend, cut, thread, and install conduit with proper tools.
• Pull, label, terminate, and test conductors and cables as assigned.
• Perform electrical testing and troubleshooting per project requirements.
• Inspect work for proper installation and code compliance.
• Follow safety requirements, permits, procedures and pre-task plans.
• Maintain tools and work areas in safe, orderly condition.
• Communicate material needs and progress to Foreman; assist apprentices.

Skills

Industrial/commercial electrical exp

Reading electrical drawings

Conduit, cable tray, wiring knowledge

Safety and code compliance

Teamwork and communication

Travel readiness

Education

Journeyman Electrician license

Tools

Electrical hand tools

Testing equipment

Job description

We are seeking experienced Industrial/Commercial Journeyman Electricians to perform electrical installation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting on industrial and commercial electrical projects. This position requires safe, productive work that meets project drawings, specifications, company standards, and applicable codes.

Job Duties

• Install conduit, cable tray, wire and cable, junction boxes, panels, lighting, grounding, and related electrical systems.
• Assist with installation and connection of switchgear, MCCs, transformers, motors, heat trace, and electrical equipment.
• Read and follow electrical drawings, one-lines, schematics, panel schedules, and project specifications.
• Measure, bend, cut, thread, and install conduit using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Pull, label, terminate, and test conductors and cables as assigned.
• Perform electrical testing and troubleshooting within assigned qualifications and project requirements.
• Inspect work for proper installation, workmanship, and code compliance.
• Follow company and site safety requirements, permits, procedures, and pre-task plans.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and orderly condition.
• Communicate material needs, field conflicts, and work progress to the Foreman.
• Provide direction and assistance to apprentices when assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of industrial or commercial electrical construction experience.
• Journeyman Electrician license where required by the project or jurisdiction.
• Working knowledge of electrical construction methods, materials, and the NEC.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings, one-lines, schematics, and project specifications.
• Experience with conduit, cable tray, wire and cable, panels, motors, grounding, lighting, and related systems.
• Ability to use electrical hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, ladders, and lifts safely.
• Strong work ethic, dependable attendance, and ability to work as part of a crew.
• Ability to travel and work extended hours, weekends, shutdowns, or turnarounds when required.