Journeyman Electrician

Skillit; Georgia; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly per diem

Potential project transfers

On-site safety orientation

Job summary

Skillit in Box Springs, GA is seeking a Journeyman Electrician for a power generation expansion project. This on-site, year-long role focuses on distribution equipment, medium-voltage systems, and standby/emergency installations in a heavy-plant environment.

You will read blueprints, install protection devices, support testing and commissioning, and ensure safety compliance. Per diem is provided with potential transfers to other projects after completion.

Qualifications

• Journeyman electrician license or card; equivalent journeyman-level experience.
• Experience with distribution equipment installation and medium-voltage systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Experience with standby/emergency power systems; transfers.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and test distribution and medium-voltage electrical equipment on a power generation site.
• Read, interpret and work from technical drawings, schematics, and blueprints to complete installations and terminations.
• Select, install and coordinate overcurrent protection and associated devices; perform testing and commissioning.
• Install and maintain standby and emergency power systems, including tie-ins and transfers.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, perform voltage and continuity testing, and document work completed.
• Follow site safety rules, attend site safety orientation, and coordinate work with crew leads and other trades.

Skills

Medium-voltage systems

Distribution equipment installation

Blueprint reading

Overcurrent protection devices

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Testing and commissioning

Education

NCCER certification

Journeyman electrician license or card

Job description

About this roleWork on a power generation expansion project in Box Springs, GA as a Journeyman Electrician. This industrial assignment focuses on distribution equipment, medium-voltage systems, and standby/emergency installations in a heavy-plant environment. The project is expected to run approximately one year with the possibility of an extension. Weekly per diem is provided and there may be opportunities to transfer to other company projects after this assignment is complete. This is an on-site, full-time construction role requiring hands-on electrical trade experience and strong blueprint-reading skills.What you'll doInstall, maintain, and test distribution and medium-voltage electrical equipment on a power generation siteRead, interpret and work from technical drawings, schematics, and blueprints to complete installations and terminationsSelect, install and coordinate overcurrent protection and associated devices; perform testing and commissioningInstall and maintain standby and emergency power systems, including tie-ins and transfersTroubleshoot electrical systems, perform voltage and continuity testing, and document work completedFollow site safety rules, attend site safety orientation, and coordinate work with crew leads and other tradesWhat we're looking forJourneyman electrician card/license or equivalent journeyman-level experienceExperience with distribution equipment installation and medium-voltage systemsProven ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematicsHands-on experience selecting/setting overcurrent devices and working on standby/emergency systemsAble to work full-time on-site for the project duration and follow site safety and quality standardsQualificationsNCCER certificationJourneyman electrician license or cardDemonstrated experience with medium-voltage distribution systemsStrong technical drawing and blueprint interpretation skillsForeman or crew-lead experience preferredWhat we offerWeekly per diem provided during the assignmentApproximate one-year assignment with possibility of extensionOpportunities to transfer to other company projects after completionSite-specific safety orientation and on-site supportWork in a dedicated power generation project with steady, project-based hoursReady to apply?Build your profile. Sam gets you in front of contractors hiring for your trade.