Industrial Electrician

Serve Electric•Sterling Heights, MI

8d•$35 - $45

About The Position

Serve Electric is hiring an Industrial Electrician for a long-term project in Boone, Iowa, near Des Moines. The role is designated for a travel apprentice at Level 3 or 4 through journeyman level. Candidates may be based anywhere in the United States and must be willing and able to travel to job sites throughout the country. An active state-issued electrician license is required; an Iowa or reciprocal-state license is strongly preferred for on-site compliance with state inspections. The role requires demonstrated hands-on industrial electrical experience. Work includes directing and performing electrical work, troubleshooting industrial systems, installing and wiring equipment, ensuring code compliance and safety, and coordinating with customers and project teams. The employer offers competitive pay based on experience and level, benefits, paid per diem and lodging, paid time off, and growth opportunities including an in-house apprenticeship program.

Requirements

Active state-issued electrician license: Journeyman or Master Electrician license, or Electrician Apprentice license at Level 3 or 4.
Demonstrated, verifiable hands-on industrial electrical experience.
Ability to troubleshoot from start to finish without relying on schematics or complete customer information.
Proficiency with 120V, 480V, and low-voltage systems.
Working knowledge of motor controls, transformers, lighting, and switchboards.
Experience with feeder-sizing requirements.
Ability to measure, thread, bend, and run EMT and rigid conduit up to 4 inches.
Strong working knowledge of NEC code.
Ability to interpret blueprints, plans, drawings, and rough sketches.
Comfort working with minimal supervision.
Ability to train less experienced electricians.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and ERP systems.
Willingness and ability to travel to job sites.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Industrial experience is strongly preferred.
Licensure through the State of Iowa or a reciprocal state is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage electrical work on industrial job sites.
Train and mentor newer team members and apprentices.
Inspect installations for quality and code compliance.
Uphold and enforce job-site safety standards, including PPE, OSHA, and NEC requirements.
Troubleshoot electrical issues from start to finish, including when schematics or operator information are incomplete.
Read and interpret blueprints, rough sketches, plans, and specifications.
Wire 120V, 480V, and low-voltage systems.
Work with lighting, transformers, motor controls, and switchboards.
Measure, thread, bend, and run EMT and rigid conduit from ½ inch to 4 inches.
Size feeders and manage tooling requirements for each job.
Communicate with customers, the service manager, and the team.
Organize and plan projects of varying scale.
Attend job-site meetings and contribute to project coordination.
Conduct employee evaluations for journeyman-level candidates.