Journeyman Electrician - Power Generation

Skillit; Georgia; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool allowance

Site orientation

Job summary

Skillit is seeking experienced Journeyman Electricians for a hands-on, on-site project at Box Springs, GA. You will install, terminate, test, and maintain medium-voltage distribution equipment and CTG-related electrical systems on a major power generation expansion.

You will read technical drawings, set overcurrent devices, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with multi-trade crews. OSHA 10 and a valid Journeyman license are required, with willingness to travel to the site.

Qualifications

• Journeyman electrician license or proof of equivalent journeyman status.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Experience with medium-voltage systems and switchgear.
• Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints.
• Willing to travel to 9125 Cartledge Road, Box Springs, GA 31801.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate and test medium-voltage and low-voltage distribution equipment, switchgear and cables.
• Read and follow technical drawings, schematics and blueprint layouts for CTG and plant tie-in work.
• Install and set overcurrent protection devices, breakers and fuses; perform coordination checks and testing.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and perform corrective repairs.
• Coordinate with craft leads and other crews to support system tie-ins and start-up activities.

Skills

Journeyman electrician

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Education

Journeyman license

OSHA 10 certified

Medium-voltage training

Job description

About this roleSeeking experienced Journeyman Electricians to join a power generation expansion project at 9125 Cartledge Road, Box Springs, GA 31801. The work supports adding an approximately 240 MW simple-cycle, dual-fuel combustion turbine generator (CTG) to a site that already operates six simple-cycle units. This is hands-on, on-site industrial construction work. You will install, terminate, test and maintain medium-voltage distribution equipment, overcurrent devices, standby/emergency systems and CTG-related electrical systems. Work schedule is project-driven; be prepared for construction shifts and potential overtime to meet milestones.What you'll doInstall, terminate and test medium-voltage and low-voltage distribution equipment, switchgear and cables.Read and follow technical drawings, schematics and blueprint layouts for CTG and plant tie-in work.Install and set overcurrent protection devices, breakers and fuses; perform coordination checks and testing.Troubleshoot electrical systems and perform corrective repairs on safety, amperage and wear-related issues.Install, test and maintain standby and emergency power systems tied to the combustion turbine generator.Coordinate with craft leads, instrumentation and mechanical crews to support system tie-ins and start-up activities.What we're looking forJourneyman-level electrician experience in industrial or power generation construction.Hands-on experience with medium-voltage systems, switchgear and cable terminations.Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics.Skilled at troubleshooting electrical systems, identifying safety issues and performing repairs.Experience selecting and installing overcurrent protection devices and work on standby/emergency systems.Comfortable working in industrial construction environments and following site safety rules.QualificationsOSHA 10 requiredJourneyman electrician license or proof of equivalent journeyman statusProven medium-voltage training or field experienceAbility to read technical drawings and blueprintsValid driver's license and ability to travel to 9125 Cartledge Road, Box Springs, GA 31801What we offerProject-based, full-time construction work on a major power generation expansion.Overtime opportunities during critical project phases.On-site safety training and site orientation before starting work.Tool allowance or reimbursement for specialized tools (where provided).Supportive field supervision and coordination with multi-trade crews.Ready to apply?Build your profile. Sam gets you in front of contractors hiring for your trade.