Industrial Electrician
About The Position
Serve Electric is hiring an Industrial Electrician for a long-term project in Boone, Iowa, near Des Moines. Travel to other job sites throughout the United States may be required, and candidates may be based anywhere in the U.S. Applicants must hold an active state-issued electrician license: a Journeyman/Master Electrician license or an Electrician Apprentice license. Licensure through Iowa or a reciprocal state is strongly preferred to support compliance during state inspections. Demonstrated industrial electrical experience is strongly preferred. The role involves leading and performing industrial electrical work, including troubleshooting, conduit and wire pulls, motor controls, 480V systems, and work with transformers and other industrial equipment. The position also includes directing and coordinating work, training team members, ensuring quality and code compliance, and upholding job-site safety standards. Compensation is based on experience and level, with a clear path for advancement. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, an HSA, paid time off, 401(k) matching, per diem, paid lodging, and provided safety equipment and uniforms. The company also offers growth paths and an in-house apprenticeship program.
Requirements
- Active state-issued electrician license: Journeyman/Master Electrician 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
- Iowa or reciprocal-state electrician licensure is strongly preferred.
- Industrial electrical experience 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, often without complete schematics or operator information.
- 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 according to the 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.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience and level, with a clear path upward.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Health savings account (HSA).
- Per diem.
- Paid lodging.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) with matching.
- Safety equipment and uniforms provided.
- Growth paths.
- In-house apprenticeship program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
