Journeyman Electrician
Job Description
JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN- INDUSTRIALServe Electric | Grand Rapids, MI (+ Travel to Job Sites)IMPORTANT BEFORE YOU APPLY: Industrial experience is strongly preferred for this role. While residential and commercial electrical experience can provide a foundation, it does not fully translate to the demands of this position. We are seeking electricians with proven industrial experience-specifically in troubleshooting, large conduit and wire pulls, motor controls, 480V systems, transformers and working within industrial environments who can contribute effectively from day one.ABOUT THIS ROLEAs an Industrial Journeyman Electrician , you'll lead electrical work on industrial job sites: managing installations, directing crew members, upholding code and safety standards, and representing the Serve Electric standard on every project. This is a field position. If you thrive in different industrial environments and bring the technical depth to hit the ground running on day one, this is built for you.WHAT YOU'LL BE DOINGDirecting and managing electrical work on industrial job sitesInspecting installations to ensure quality and code complianceUpholding and enforcing job site safety standardsTroubleshooting complex electrical issues from start to finish, often without schematics or full operator informationReading and interpreting blueprints, rough sketches, plans, drawings, and specificationsWiring 120V, 480V, and low voltage systemsWorking with lighting, transformers, motor controls, and switchboardsMeasuring, threading, bending, and running EMT and rigid conduit (1⁄2" - 4")Sizing feeders and understanding tooling requirements for each jobMentoring and training apprentices and newer electriciansCommunicating clearly with customers, the service manager, and the teamOrganizing and planning projects of varying scaleAttending job site meetings and contributing to project coordinationWHAT YOU NEED TO BRINGActive State of Michigan Journeyman or Master Electrician license (must have)Demonstrated industrial electrical experience- not just listed as a skill, but hands-on, verifiable experience in industrial environmentsAbility to troubleshoot electrical issues from start to finish without reliance on schematics or complete customer informationProficient with 120V, 480VKnowledgeable in motor controls, transformers, lighting, and switchboardsExperience with feeder sizing requirementsAbility to measure, thread, bend, and run EMT and rigid conduit up to 4"Strong working knowledge of NEC codeAbility to interpret blueprints, plans, drawings, and rough sketchesComfortable working with minimal supervision and managing priorities across multiple tasksCapable of training and mentoring less experienced electriciansProficient in relevant computer applications (Microsoft Office, Outlook, ERP systems)Ability to lift 50 lbs.Valid driver's licenseNice to have:Experience running projects independently, large or smallNFPA 70E / electrical safety compliance familiarityPrior experience working for an industrial electrical contractorIf you've worked across environments and have real industrial hours under your belt, we want to hear from you! Company DescriptionServe Electric is a multi-dimensional electrical contractor serving customers across the United States. We were founded on the mission to power industry and serve not only our customers, but each other, and to exceed expectations, day in and day out.We are driven by a genuine desire to hold Serve Electric and the entire industry to a higher standard of service and quality. Every member of our team sets out to be better than they were yesterday. Whether we're putting on work boots or dress shoes, we're ignited by one mindset: power and empower. Powering industry. Empowering people.Company DescriptionServe Electric is a multi-dimensional electrical contractor serving customers across the United States. We were founded on the mission to power industry and serve not only our customers, but each other, and to exceed expectations, day in and day out.\r\n\r\nWe are driven by a genuine desire to hold Serve Electric and the entire industry to a higher standard of service and quality. Every member of our team sets out to be better than they were yesterday. Whether we're putting on work boots or dress shoes, we're ignited by one mindset: power and empower. Powering industry. Empowering people.