Journeyman Electrician

Interstates•South Bend, IN

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Interstates is hiring a Journeyman Electrician for industrial electrical projects in and around South Bend, Indiana. The role leads a crew of 3–15 people while remaining willing to perform hands-on field work as needed. The electrician works on-site with the crew, manages projects, communicates needs, maintains budgets, builds client relationships, and upholds safety standards. The role includes coordinating with owners and manufacturing representatives to test, troubleshoot, and commission 480V power distribution equipment; testing and configuring parameters and modifying electrical systems for plant production; and troubleshooting and repairing 480V and 120V panels, power and control wiring, PLCs, relays, and power supplies. The electrician must be able to use schematics, technical drawings, and manuals to identify problems and repair equipment, and is responsible for fostering safe work practices and productive relationships with client representatives and allied trades. Travel is required within a 200-mile radius of South Bend, IN. Applicants must live permanently in the South Bend area or be willing to relocate there, and must have reliable transportation. Work schedules vary by site and project stage. Employees work more than 40 hours and no more than 60 hours per week; occasional weekend work may be required. The work environment may include heights, confined spaces, electrical-shock risks, outdoor weather, and dust.

Requirements

Experience working on-site on industrial electrical projects.
At least 3 years of experience leading a crew.
A valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
A state-issued journeyman electrician's license or equivalent experience.
Reliable transportation.
Must be permanently located in South Bend, IN, or willing to permanently relocate there.

Responsibilities

Lead and motivate a crew of 3–15 people, while performing hands-on field work as needed.
Work on-site with the crew to manage projects, communicate needs, maintain budgets, build client relationships, and uphold safety standards.
Coordinate with owners and manufacturing representatives to test, troubleshoot, and commission 480V power distribution equipment.
Test and configure parameters and modify electrical systems for plant production.
Troubleshoot and repair 480V and 120V panels, including power wiring, control wiring, PLCs, relays, and power supplies.
Use schematics, technical drawings, and manuals to identify issues and repair equipment.
Set a strong safety tone through active participation in the Interstates behavior-based safety program and responsibility for project and crew safety.
Build productive relationships with on-site client representatives and allied trades.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus short- and long-term disability and group life insurance.
Company discount program.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Flexible schedule.
End-of-fiscal-year bonus incentives and merit increases.
Per diem/travel pay or FAVR program benefits, as applicable.
Company-sponsored holiday events, team celebrations, and community outreach volunteer time.
Advancement opportunities aligned with employees' long-term goals.
Company-issued cordless Milwaukee tool kit.
Continuing education and journeyman licensing renewal assistance.
Double pay for Sunday work and triple pay for occasional holiday work.