Commercial​/Industrial Journeyman Electrician

About Omega Contractors

Omega Contractors is a commercial and industrial electrical contractor serving Austin and Central Texas. Our work includes commercial and industrial electrical construction, equipment installations, facility upgrades, shutdowns, power distribution, controls, lighting, and ongoing facility maintenance.

We are seeking experienced Commercial/Industrial Journeyman Electricians who take pride in their workmanship, understand electrical construction requirements, and can complete assigned work safely, efficiently, and according to project standards.

The Commercial/Industrial Journeyman Electrician is responsible for performing electrical installations, troubleshooting systems, reading construction documents, and supporting the successful completion of commercial and industrial projects.

Journeymen are expected to work independently when assigned, provide guidance to apprentices and tradesmen, communicate field conditions to the foreman, and maintain Omega Contractors’ safety, quality, and productivity standards.

This is a hands-on field position requiring strong technical ability, dependable attendance, and the ability to work extended schedules when required.

• Install commercial and industrial electrical systems according to drawings, specifications, codes, and project requirements.
• Install, bend, cut, thread, and support electrical conduit.
• Install cable tray, wireways, junction boxes, device boxes, supports, and electrical equipment.
• Pull, route, label, terminate, and test branch-circuit and feeder conductors.
• Install lighting fixtures, lighting controls, receptacles, switches, panels, disconnects, transformers, and related equipment.
• Perform equipment connections and electrical terminations.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, panel schedules, specifications, and installation details.
• Identify drawing conflicts, installation concerns, and material shortages and report them to the foreman.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits, controls, equipment, and installation issues.
• Verify circuit identification, conductor labeling, torque requirements, and installation quality.
• Assist with electrical shutdowns, equipment outages, testing, energization, and commissioning activities.
• Inspect completed work and correct deficiencies before formal inspection.
• Follow the National Electrical Code, project specifications, manufacturer instructions, and customer requirements.
• Complete assigned work within established labor and schedule expectations.
• Maintain accurate redline information and communicate field changes to the foreman.
• Direct and train apprentices and tradesmen when assigned.
• Participate in daily pre-task planning and job-hazard discussions.
• Maintain clean, organized, and professional work areas.
• Properly use and protect company tools, equipment, vehicles, and materials.
• Follow company policies, project procedures, quality requirements, and job-site rules.
• Immediately report safety concerns, damaged materials, defective equipment, quality issues, and potential delays.
• Valid Texas Journeyman Electrician License.
• Commercial or industrial electrical construction experience.
• Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, panel schedules, and one-line diagrams.
• Experience installing and bending EMT and other raceway systems.
• Experience installing branch circuits, feeders, electrical equipment, and devices.
• Ability to perform electrical terminations and equipment connections.
• Ability to use electrical test equipment safely and correctly.
• Ability to troubleshoot common electrical and installation issues.
• Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks with limited supervision.
• Ability to provide direction and training to apprentices and tradesmen.
• Ability to communicate clearly with foremen, supervisors, coworkers, customers, and other trades.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must provide and maintain the hand tools required for the position.
• Must be dependable and consistently report to work as scheduled.
• Experience in both commercial and industrial…