Mobile Industrial Electrician- Journeyman

Cushman & Wakefield; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Mobile Industrial Electrician (Journeyman) to travel between client sites performing electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation on industrial equipment. This role requires strong autonomy, safety focus, and the ability to diagnose and repair complex systems.

The ideal candidate has a Journeyman Electrician credential with 5+ years of industrial experience, familiarity with PLCs, motor controls, and electrical safety standards.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent documented experience
• Minimum of 5 years industrial electrical maintenance and troubleshooting experience
• Knowledge of motor controls, VFDs, sensors, relays, and control circuits
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals
• Capable of travel between client locations daily and working independently

Responsibilities

• Travel to client locations to perform electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation on industrial equipment
• Diagnose and repair electrical, electro-mechanical, and control system issues on manufacturing equipment
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints and manuals
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and automation systems
• Perform preventive/predictive maintenance and document work performed

Skills

Journeyman Electrician

Industrial electrical systems

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical testing

Read schematics

Tools

Multimeters

Megohmmeters

Amp clamps

VFDs

PLC programming

Job description

Job Title

Mobile Industrial Electrician- Journeyman

Job Description Summary

C&W Services is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Mobile Industrial Electrician (Journeyman) to support multiple client locations by performing electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and installation work on industrial machinery and equipment. This role involves traveling between customer sites to diagnose and resolve electrical issues, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure production equipment operates safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate will possess strong industrial electrical knowledge, excellent troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently while providing exceptional service to our clients.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Travel to multiple client locations to perform electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation activities on industrial machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, electro-mechanical, and control system issues on manufacturing and production equipment.
• Install, maintain, test, and repair electrical systems, components, motors, motor controls, drives, sensors, relays, and associated industrial equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled equipment, control circuits, and automation systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities on a variety of industrial equipment.
• Conduct electrical tests using appropriate meters, instrumentation, and diagnostic tools.
• Support equipment startups, modifications, upgrades, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with applicable electrical codes, safety regulations, company policies, and client requirements.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Arc Flash, and other safety procedures while performing maintenance and repair work.
• Document work performed, repairs completed, and recommendations for future maintenance activities.
• Maintain a professional appearance and represent C&W Services positively while working at client facilities.
• Communicate effectively with clients, operations personnel, and management regarding equipment conditions and maintenance needs.
• Participate in on-call, overtime, weekend, or emergency response activities as needed.
• Maintain company vehicle, tools, and equipment in a safe and organized manner.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician certification, license, or equivalent documented industrial electrical experience as required by state or local regulations.
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial electrical maintenance and troubleshooting experience in manufacturing, distribution, processing, or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Industrial electrical systems
  • Motor controls and variable frequency drives (VFDs)
  • Motors, transformers, relays, contactors, and control circuits
  • PLC troubleshooting and industrial automation systems
  • Electrical distribution systems up to 480V
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency using electrical testing and diagnostic equipment including multimeters, megohmmeters, and amp clamps.
• Understanding of NFPA 70E, Lockout/Tagout procedures, Arc Flash requirements, and electrical safety best practices.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while managing service calls across multiple customer locations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, work in elevated locations, and perform work in industrial environments.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel locally between customer sites daily.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric, or similar industrial control systems.
• Experience troubleshooting automated material handling, conveyor systems, packaging equipment, robotics, or manufacturing machinery.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• NFPA 70E training certification.
• Experience using CMMS or computerized maintenance management systems.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $36.55 - $43.00

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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