Journeyman Electrician

enCore Energy Corp.; Texas; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

enCore Energy Corp. seeks a licensed Journeyman Electrician to provide industrial electrical services across our uranium mining and processing operations.

This full-time role supports plant facilities, wellfield MCCs, booster stations, and admin buildings, requiring NEC expertise, blueprint reading, and PLC/low-voltage work. You will install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain 480V systems, VFDs, switchgear, motor controls, and pump panels, while following LOTO, OSHA, and company safety

Qualifications

• Licensed journeyman with NEC knowledge.
• Experience reading schematics and blueprints.
• Industrial or commercial electrical systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems per NEC.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams.
• Work with PLCs and low-voltage automation systems.
• Perform safe wiring and termination of low and high voltage circuits.
• Maintain detailed documentation of completed work.
• Strictly follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Ensure OSHA regulations and company safety standards compliance.
• Travel to remote wellfield locations and on-site facilities.

Skills

Industrial electrical experience

Hands-on problem-solving

English communication

Education

TDLR Journeyman Electrician License

Tools

PLCs

VFDs

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Description

Journeyman Electrician

Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time, Operations

Reports to: Plant Foreman

Position Summary

We are seeking a licensed Journeyman Electrician, providing expert electrical services across our various industrial uranium mining and processing operations. This role supports plant facilities, wellfield operations, motor control centers (MCCs), booster stations, and administrative buildings. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in industrial and commercial electrical systems, with a strong understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC), schematics, and blueprint reading. This role offers an opportunity to work on diverse projects, including new installations, renovations, and maintenance, utilizing a wide range of electrical tools and techniques. Candidates should have a solid background in low and high voltage systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and low voltage wiring, ensuring safe and efficient electrical operations on-site.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems in accordance with NEC standards
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams
• Install, replace, and test wiring for electrical and instrumentation systems
• Work with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and low-voltage automation systems
• Perform safe wiring and termination of low and high voltage circuits
• Test, replace, and troubleshoot:
• 480V motors
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Soft starts
• Switchgear components (fuses, indicator lights)
• Control transformers
• Connect and disconnect motors
• Install and troubleshoot pump panels
• Perform preventive maintenance on:
• Switchgear and control panels
• Electric motors
• MCC buildings and booster stations
• Inspect overhead/high lines for defects to prevent major failure
• Replace lighting in office areas, plant operations, and wellfield locations
• Troubleshoot HVAC electrical systems
• Replace capacitors and control panels for freshwater wells
• Thread and install Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC) and PVC-coated RMC
• Conduct grounding inspections on tools and cords
• Maintain detailed documentation of completed work
• Strictly adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA regulations, NEC codes, and company safety standards
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Exposure to extreme heat, high humidity, direct sunlight, and variable weather conditions
• Industrial noise levels requiring hearing protection
• Rotating mechanical equipment, energized electrical systems
• Motor control centers (MCCs), switchgear, transformers, high lines, and pump stations
• Dust, drilling fluids, process chemicals, and industrial cleaning agents/chemicals
• Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) and uranium-bearing solutions in controlled environments
• Remote wellfield locations requiring travel on unpaved roads and uneven terrain
• Comply with arc flash safety standards and energized work protocols

Physical Demands

• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and climbing ladders or stairways
• Working at heights from ladders, platforms, or elevated structures
• Accessing confined spaces such as MCC rooms, control panels, and equipment enclosures
• Lifting and carrying materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds independently (heavier items with assistance)
• Pulling and terminating electrical cable, including RMC and PVC-coated conduit installation
• Repetitive use of hands for fine motor tasks such as wiring terminations and instrumentation connections
• Working in energized environments requiring high levels of situational awareness
• Visual acuity sufficient to read schematics, blueprints, digital meters, and instrumentation displays
• Ability to distinguish wire colors accurately
• Ability to wear required PPE, including arc flash and respiratory for extended durations
• Candidates must be able to successfully complete: pre-employment physical examination (if applicable), respirator medical clearance (if required)

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Current and valid TDLR Journeyman Electrician License
• Proven experience as an industrial or commercial electrician
• Strong knowledge of NEC codes, schematics, blueprint reading, and electrical theory.
• Hands-on experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), motor controls, VFDs, low voltage wiring, high voltage systems, and schematics interpretation.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic testing equipment
• Industrial site experience is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on complex electrical installations or repairs.
• Excellent problem-solving skills combined with attention to detail in troubleshooting electrical issues.
• Must be able to read and write in English
• Must have a valid driver's license