Plant Electrician 2010

We Energies; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 7,107,000 - 8,744,000; Full time

Job summary

We Energies in Oak Creek, Wisconsin seeks a Plant Electrician to support plant electrical systems, troubleshoot, install new equipment, and maintain existing controls. Requires Journeyman Card and a 1-year certificate; a 2-year associate degree is preferred.

Position features a rotating 12-hour shift including weekends/holidays with pay ranges for Journey level $51.59–$63.47/hr, subject to the union contract. Posting ends 09/11/2026.

Qualifications

• 1-year certificate in electrical/electronics.
• Plant Electrician Requires Journeyman Card.
• Preferred: 2-year associate degree in electrical/electronics.

Responsibilities

• Order/collect materials and determine scope of job.
• Provide information needed for bidding and planning.
• Cut, thread, bend, install electrical conduit and hardware, raceways, breakers, switches, motors, etc.
• Use test devices to collect and record data for monitoring equipment conditions.
• Isolate and pinpoint faults by analyzing information and readings.
• Operate circuit breakers, disconnects, safety switches, fuses, etc.
• Troubleshoot, repair, start-up, modify, and program PLCs and DCSs.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical maintenance

Reading schematics

Education

1-year certificate in electrical/electronics

Journeyman Card

2-year associate degree in electrical/electronics

Job description

We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking Plant Electrician 2010s in our Oak Creek, Wisconsin location. This position is represented by We Energies L2150 Union.

Job Summary

The Plant Electricians support operations of company plants by normal and special maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all plant electrical systems including installation of new equipment, modification, and upgrading of existing equipment and isolating and restoring plant and substation equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Ordering/collecting of material and determine scope of job.
• Provide information needed for bidding and planning jobs.
• Cut, thread, bend, install electrical conduit and associated hardware, raceways, breakers, switches, motors, contactors, lighting fixtures, modules, electronic boards, pull wire, install fiber optic cable, computer hardware and software, communication systems, etc.
• Using various test devices and monitoring equipment, collect and record pertinent data for the purpose of monitoring equipment conditions.
• Isolate and pinpoint system fault(s) or malfunction by analyzing information supplied by other personnel, observing symptoms, printing findings and readings, and comparing to knowledge of normal operation.
• Using the protective tag procedure, operate circuit breakers (ACB's, OCB's, GCB's), disconnects, safety switches, fuses, etc.
• Troubleshoot, repair, start-up, modify, and program PLC's (program logic controllers) and DCS's (digital control systems).

You will work a rotating 12hr shift that includes weekends and holidays.

Current pay range Journey level: $51.59 - $63.47/hr. subject to change based on union contract (starting rate will be based on experience level).

Current pay range Apprentice level: $25.36 - $46.82/hr. subject to change based on union contract (starting rate will be based on experience level).

Minimum Qualifications

• 1-year certificate in electrical/electronics
• Plant Electrician Requires Journeyman Card

Preferred Qualifications

• 2- year associate degree in electrical/electronics

Testing Requirements

Maintenance Selection System (MASS) - Other level: Ability to understand basic mechanical principles, visualize proper assembled form of objects, read and comprehend technical material; and skill in working basic mathematical problems. Suggested Preparation: Review basic arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals, fractions) and review basic mechanical principles.

End Date: 09/11/2026

Minimum Posting Range: $25.36

Maximum Posting Range: $63.47

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

WEC Energy Group benefits

We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.

WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.

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