Master Electrician
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Nationwide
Employment Type:
Full-Time, Direct Hire
Pay: $40–$45 per hour + Overtime
Travel: 100% Required
Position OverviewOur client is seeking an experienced, licensed Industrial Master Electrician to lead electrical installations, modifications, relocations, and equipment removals at industrial facilities nationwide. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring extensive industrial electrical experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to supervise journeymen and apprentices. This position requires 100% travel, with assignments typically lasting 3–4 weeks to several months at a time.
Occasional opportunities to return home may be available between projects.
- Lead industrial electrical installations, equipment relocations, modifications, and removals.
- Install and maintain electrical distribution systems, panels, disconnects, motors, and control wiring.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
- Install and bend EMT and rigid conduit, cable trays, and Unistrut supports.
- Perform wire pulls, terminations, troubleshooting, and electrical system testing.
- Implement and verify Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Coordinate materials, tools, and project tasks to meet deadlines.
- Supervise, train, and mentor journeymen and apprentices while ensuring NEC compliance and quality workmanship.
- Master Electrician license required.
- Minimum 15 years of electrical experience, including at least 10 years in an industrial environment.
- Strong knowledge of three-phase power, industrial wiring, electrical theory, and NEC requirements.
- Proficiency with electrical testing equipment, conduit benders, and industrial electrical tools.
- Experience leading electrical crews and coordinating job-site activities.
- High school diploma or GED and electrical trade school training.
- Willingness to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and overtime.
- Reliable personal vehicle suitable for interstate travel.
- Must reside in MI, GA, SC, KY, TN, PA, NC, or IL.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Without sponsorship.
- $40–$45 per hour + overtime
- $70 daily per diem
- $0.76 per mile for eligible business travel using a personal vehicle
- Company‑paid flights, hotels, and rental vehicles, arranged in advance
- 120 hours of accrued PTO annually
- Health benefits effective the first day of the month following the start date
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered.
This is a full‑time traveling position, not a local or occasional‑travel role. Candidates must be comfortable working away from home for extended periods.
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