Journeyman Electrician

IPS, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS, Inc. is seeking a Journeyman Electrician in El Paso, TX, responsible for electrical system design, installation, and maintenance. The role involves mentoring technicians, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and delivering exceptional service. Candidates should have a valid Journeyman’s License and 3-5 years of experience in electrical work.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience with a responsible attitude for personal safety.
• Valid Journeyman’s License; New Mexico State Journeyman's License preferred.
• Excellent diagnostic and repair skills for complex problems in automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and enhance electrical systems and components.
• Provide hands-on training and guidance to lower-level technicians.
• Deliver outstanding customer service to customers and other contractors.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Safety Protocols

Education

Valid Journeyman’s License

3-5 years Electrical experience

Job description

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Job Summary: This individual will be responsible for the design, specification, installation, programming, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and automation equipment in order to improve system operation/uptime and reduce total operating costs.

Essential Responsibilities And Duties

Electrical Maintenance and Repairs

• Install, maintain, and enhance electrical systems and components. Conduct maintenance, alterations, repairs, and installations of electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures per NEC standards.
• Ensure all work meets applicable NEC electrical codes, NFPA specifications, blueprints, and standards.
• Install new or upgraded electrical equipment and systems for construction, tenant finishing, and remodeling projects.
  
  

Mentor and Coach Lower-Level Technicians

• Provide hands-on training and guidance to lower-level technicians, ensuring they understand and follow safety protocols and standard practices in electrical work.
• Conduct regular skill assessments to identify areas for improvement and tailor mentoring sessions to address specific needs.
• Demonstrate proper techniques for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures.
• Assist lower-level technicians in interpreting blueprints, sketches, and schematics to plan and execute electrical projects effectively.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive learning environment that encourages questions, promotes knowledge sharing, and builds confidence.
• Monitor progress and provide regular updates to the Project Manager/Master Electrician on the development and performance of lower-level technicians.
• Encourage adherence to IPS’s Core Values and Sustainability Policies, reinforcing the importance of safety, quality, and customer service in all aspects of electrical work.
  
  

Communication & Collaboration

• Deliver outstanding customer service to customers and other contractors, aligning with IPS’s engagement strategies.
• Coordinate installation, maintenance, and repair work with other trades areas.
• Draft evaluations and make recommendations to the Project Manager/Master Electrician.
  
  

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare work plans using blueprints, sketches, and schematics.
• Maintain records, prepare reports, and submit completed work orders promptly.
• Prepare cost estimates for materials, labor, and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Maintain a flexible schedule for emergency projects and weekend shifts.
  
  

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• 3-5 years experience with a responsible attitude for personal safety and the safety of co-workers, contractors & the public
• Valid Journeyman’s License; New Mexico State Journeyman's License preferred, but not required.
• 3-5 years Electrical experience
• Must fully understand local, National Electrical code (NEC) codes and NFPA specifications.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Excellent diagnostic and repair skills for complex problems in automation systems
• Exceptional knowledge of automation host systems
• Expert in using test equipment pertaining to job, including oscilloscope, function generators, radio service monitor, etc.
• Able to perform general PM work: testing end devices, temperature shutdowns, pressure switches, level shutdowns.
• Running rigid conduit
• Pulling wire or running CLX
• Wiring motors
• Installing and wiring lighting
• Installing and wiring transmitters
• Hands-on troubleshooting of motor control circuits
• Hands-on troubleshooting of VFD failures
• Operate mini excavators, forklifts, and trenchers.
• Skillful in reading electronic schematics, identifying components, and understanding their functions.
• Able to calibrate and troubleshoot automation end devices.
• Able to read, program, install and troubleshoot complex PLC programs.
• Good computer skills
• Demonstrated initiative-taker with the drive and initiative to challenge the status quo.
• Effective communication skills and ability to interact effectively with team members and other groups.
• Requires the ability to embrace, support, and integrate IPS’s philosophies to promote and demonstrate its commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and anti-racism
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be able to:

• Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy and hazardous areas.
• Stand and walk for log periods of time.
• Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces and/or other adverse locations.
• Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch.
• Work in all types of weather.
• Must have working knowledge and usage of all trade materials and tools.
• Ability to lift and carry 51 to 75 lbs. occasionally, and/or 31 to 45 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 16 to 22 pounds of force constantly to move objects
  
  

Travel

Travel, as appropriate and necessary, to support specific projects.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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