Industrial Electrician

Barchemy•Donora, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Barchemy LLC is hiring an experienced Industrial Electrician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems in industrial facilities. The role works from prints and specifications with minimal supervision and may direct apprentices on assigned tasks. This position typically requires 40+ hours per week, with overtime, shift, and weekend work as projects require.

Requirements

Journeyman-level status through a completed apprenticeship or an accredited trade school or technical college degree plus equivalent field experience.
4+ years of electrical experience (completed apprenticeship or equivalent), with at least 2 years in industrial or heavy commercial settings.
Working knowledge of the current NEC and NFPA 70E.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, one-lines, schematics, and control diagrams.
Experience with 480V three-phase systems, motor controls, and conduit bending.
OSHA 10 (OSHA 30 preferred).
Own hand tools per company tool list.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

PLC experience (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens): basic I/O troubleshooting and online monitoring.
VFD programming and startup (e.g., PowerFlex, ABB, Yaskawa).
Hazardous-location (Class I/II, Div 1/2) installation experience.
Instrumentation and process-control work in manufacturing, chemical, food/beverage, or utility plants.
Medium-voltage terminations and splicing.
Certifications: NFPA 70E Qualified Person, OSHA 30, aerial/scissor lift, forklift, CPR/First Aid.
Experience with plant shutdowns and turnaround work.

Responsibilities

Install, terminate, and test power distribution equipment: switchgear, MCCs, transformers, panelboards, and disconnects up to 480V (and medium voltage where qualified).
Bend and install rigid, EMT, and IMC conduit; pull and terminate feeder and branch conductors; install cable tray and MC/Teck cable.
Wire and commission motors, VFDs, soft starters, and motor controls.
Install and terminate instrumentation and control wiring for PLCs, sensors, transmitters, and control panels.
Troubleshoot electrical and control faults using multimeters, megohmmeters, clamp meters, and loop calibrators.
Read and work from one-lines, schematics, ladder diagrams, P&IDs, and panel drawings; redline as-builts.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant electrical systems to minimize downtime.
Install grounding and bonding systems and lighting (including hazardous-location fixtures).
Follow NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and site-specific safety rules, including lockout/tagout on every job.
Mentor and direct apprentices; coordinate with the Maintenance Supervisor, other trades, and plant personnel.
Keep tools, materials, and work areas organized; complete timesheets, work orders, and safety paperwork accurately.