Industrial Journeyman Electrician

Hunt Electric•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

Hunt Electric, Inc. is seeking an experienced Industrial Journeyman Electrician for its Industrial and Automation division. The role works in the field to support timely and accurate completion of electrical work involving automation, motor controls, and power systems. The team’s work includes three-phase power distribution, motors and motor controls, drives and controllers, relay logic, PLC automation, troubleshooting and repair, and control design and integration. The electrician plans, installs, troubleshoots, maintains, and services electrical systems in industrial settings, including manufacturing, wastewater, mining, surface mines, oil and gas facilities, asphalt and concrete plants, and other industrial environments. Work includes motor control centers, pumps, conveyors, controls, instrumentation, and main distribution systems. The position also performs lockout/tagout procedures and other duties or work locations as assigned by the Manager. This is a full-time position. The general schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Overtime may be needed. Eligible employees receive medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, and paid personal time (PTO).

Requirements

Electrical construction experience.
Working knowledge of journeyman-level math.
Knowledge of construction and the ability to review and understand blueprints.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment while handling tasks with differing priorities.
Allen-Bradley PLC programming experience.
Familiarity with the Codesys programming environment.
Experience with Ignition SCADA/HMI platforms.
Strong understanding of industrial networking and Ethernet/IP communications.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Ability to pass a background check, maintain a clean motor vehicle record (MVR), and hold a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Valid Apprentice or Journeyman Electrician’s license.
MSHA certification or prior experience working on MSHA-regulated sites.

Responsibilities

Plan and install new or modified electrical installations in manufacturing, wastewater, and mining facilities.
Install motor control centers, pumps, conveyors, controls, instrumentation, and main distribution electrical systems.
Measure, cut, bend, thread, and assemble electrical raceways using appropriate electrical tools.
Troubleshoot installed equipment and systems to identify hazards and determine whether adjustments, relocation, or replacement are needed.
Perform lockout/tagout procedures to enable safe repair of faulty electrical equipment and systems.
Install, troubleshoot, and maintain permanent and portable three-phase power distribution systems.
Work with VFDs, soft starts, HMIs, and PLCs.
Design, install, maintain, and service motor control systems.
Read prints and work with controls, motor controls, control design, and troubleshooting.
Apply knowledge of motors, terminations, splicing, load calculations, ampacity, wire sizing, voltage drop, and overload protection.
Use electrical test equipment, including meters, amp probes, power meters, and meggers.
Work at industrial sites, including surface mines, oil and gas facilities, manufacturing plants, and other industrial environments.
Follow the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable safe work practices.
Contribute to a positive team environment, maintain regular attendance, and comply with scheduled work hours.
Perform other duties or work at other locations as assigned by the Manager.