Journeyman Electrician

Wescom Inc; North Dakota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional electrical contractor in North Dakota is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to handle installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial electrical work. Candidates should have a high school diploma, Journeyman Electric License, and at least 2 years of experience in industrial settings. The job requires physical capability to lift heavy materials and an emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have a Journeyman Electrical License in the state of operation.
• Experience of at least 2 years in industrial settings preferred.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and work in a variety of construction settings.
• Ability to reach, stretch, and pull cables while bending, reaching, and twisting.
• Willingness and desire to teach others.
• Experience in industrial settings of at least 2 years with preference of electrical, instrumentation, automation, or controls.

Responsibilities

• Install cables, wires, and electrical panels on new oil well pads.
• Perform troubleshooting and maintenance calls on-site.
• Lead Job Site Safety Analysis meetings.
• Plan workload, communicate, and direct such work to other electricians and apprentices on locations.
• Lead morning Job Site Safety Analysis meetings and act as Person in Charge on locations.
• Train, watch, and perform quality control on apprentice work.
• Comply with all state, federal, and tribal regulations related to licensing requirements for electrical.
• Communicate to employees, management and clients with cheerfulness and a willingness to help.
• Be an active safety role model and follow all safety requirements.

Skills

Ability to lift 50+ lbs

Experience in industrial settings

Willingness to teach others

Education

High school diploma

Journeyman Electrical License

Job description

The journeyman electrician is responsible for troubleshooting, building, installing, and maintaining various industrial electrical work in a variety of conditions. This will include some automation work, operating equipment, or other assigned duties. All employees must act with urgency, accountability, and flexibility to ensure Wescom’s core values are always followed.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Install cables, wires, cable tray, electrical panels, equipment and other electrical items on new oil well pads, upgrading of existing well pads, and maintaining existing sites.
• Perform troubleshooting and maintenance calls using testers, experience, and best practices to ensure locations are performing as directed by client.
• Install control wiring as directed with Industrial Control Technicians.
• Plan workload, communicate, and direct such work to other electricians and apprentices on locations.
• Lead morning Job Site Safety Analysis meetings and act as Person in Charge on locations.
• Train, watch, and perform quality control on apprentice work.
• Comply with all state, federal, and tribal regulations related to licensing requirements for electrical.
• Communicate to employees, management and clients with cheerfulness and a willingness to help.
• Be an active safety role model and follow all safety requirements.

Job Description

Live Wescom core values:

• Building Customers for Life
• Serving with Integrity
• Empowering People

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Journeyman Electrical License in state to be operated.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and work in a variety of construction settings.
• Ability to reach, stretch, and pull cables while bending, reaching, and twisting.
• Willingness and desire to teach others.
• Experience in industrial settings of at least 2 years with preference of electrical, instrumentation, automation, or controls.

Hours

• Expect 45 hours a week
• Start time: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday
• Occasional overtime as needed

The Journeyman Electricians report to the Client Services Managers or Foreman of their area. Several career paths are available for the right individual, including:

• Foreman
• Client Services Manager
• Safety roles
• Other operational positions

Wescom believes in empowering people and is always willing to train the right person.