Traveling Industrial Electrician

IPME; Jefferson (GA); On-site; USD 49,920 - 66,560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem: $90/day

Nationwide project exposure

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

IPME Corp. is seeking a Journeyman Industrial Electrician to perform field installations nationwide, focusing on quality, safety, and complex electrical systems.

The role emphasizes hands-on work on industrial equipment and strict adherence to safety standards. The candidate should be licensed (or equivalent experience), with strong ability to read schematics and blueprints, and willingness to travel 100% of the time while working 50+ hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent industrial experience.
• Experience with industrial electrical installation projects.
• Experience with commissioning, troubleshooting, and startup of industrial machinery.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• OSHA 10 certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Willingness and ability to travel 100% of the time.
• Your own hand tools.
• Ability to work 50+ hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Install industrial production equipment electrical systems, including conduit using manual and hydraulic benders.
• Build cable tray systems; pull, route, and terminate wire and cable.
• Wire and terminate sensors, motors, MCCs, electrical cabinets, and power distribution panels up to 480V.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, building blueprints, and the NEC.
• Troubleshoot, commission, and start up industrial machinery.
• Detect and resolve wiring errors and other field issues.
• Maintain a safe jobsite and adhere to all safety standards.

Skills

Journeyman Electrician license

Industrial electrical installation

Commissioning

Reading schematics

Driver's license

OSHA 10

Travel 100%

Hand tools

Long hours

Job description

The Role

We’re looking for a skilled Journeyman Industrial Electrician who thrives in the field, takes pride in quality work, and is ready to tackle complex installations across the country. If you have strong hands-on experience with industrial electrical systems and a commitment to safety, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Install industrial production equipment electrical systems, including conduit (GRC, EMT, galvanized, stainless steel) using manual and hydraulic benders
• Build cable tray systems; pull, route, and terminate wire and cable
• Wire and terminate sensors, motors, MCCs, electrical cabinets, and power distribution panels up to 480V
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, building blueprints, and the NEC
• Troubleshoot, commission, and start up industrial machinery
• Detect and resolve wiring errors and other field issues
• Maintain a safe jobsite and adhere to all safety standards

What You Bring

• Journeyman Electrician license (any U.S. state) or equivalent industrial experience
• Solid background in industrial electrical installation projects
• Experience with commissioning, troubleshooting, and startup of industrial machinery
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints
• Valid Driver’s License
• OSHA 10 certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Willingness and ability to travel100% of the time
• Your own hand tools
• Ability to work 50+ hours per week on a regular basis

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $24–$32/hr, based on experience and certifications
• Per Diem: $90/day to cover meals and incidentals while traveling
• Opportunity to work on high-complexity projects across diverse industrial sectors nationwide

IPME Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.