Industrial Electrician

Job Title:
Industrial Electrician
Job Description

This role focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial electrical systems and equipment in a chemical processing environment that includes Class I, Division 1 hazardous locations. You will work hands-on with power distribution, control systems, and instrumentation while ensuring compliance with electrical codes and safety standards. The position offers the opportunity to train with a seasoned electrician, gradually assume primary responsibility for the site’s electrical systems, and grow your expertise and earning potential over time.

• Install, maintain, and repair industrial electrical systems, equipment, and components in a chemical facility.
• Perform electrical work in Class I, Division 1 hazardous locations in accordance with applicable codes and safety standards.
• Install conduit, raceways, wiring, grounding systems, and electrical control equipment.
• Perform conduit bending and routing to support new installations and system modifications.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults using meters, test instruments, and PLC diagnostic tools where applicable.
• Read, interpret, and work from electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Ensure all work complies with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local electrical codes, including hazardous location requirements.
• Apply knowledge of NEC Article 500/501 when working in hazardous locations.
• Support PLC and control system troubleshooting, particularly with Allen-Bradley platforms when needed.
• Assist with installation, maintenance, and adjustment of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Contribute to the installation and maintenance of industrial networking or automation systems such as Ethernet/IP and Modbus, where applicable.
• Maintain accurate documentation of electrical work, modifications, and repairs.
• Maintain safe, organized, and clean work areas and follow all site and electrical safety policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to minimize downtime and improve system reliability.
• Train with an experienced site electrician to learn facility-specific systems and gradually assume primary electrician responsibilities.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational training or formal apprenticeship as an electrician.
• 5+ years of industrial electrical experience preferred, including installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
• Hands-on experience working in Class I, Division 1 hazardous locations.
• Knowledge of NEC hazardous location requirements, particularly Article 500 and 501.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills using meters and test instruments.
• Practical experience with electrical installation, repair, conduit installation, wiring, and grounding.
• Ability to perform PLC troubleshooting at a basic to intermediate level.
• Capability to work safely around hazardous materials and follow strict safety procedures.

• Experience in industrial manufacturing or chemical facility environments.
• Familiarity with PLC and control systems, with Allen-Bradley platforms considered a plus.
• Experience working with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), including installation and troubleshooting.
• Exposure to industrial networking or automation protocols such as Ethernet/IP and Modbus.
• Experience with electrical CAD or control panel design, layout, or modification.
• Mechanical aptitude to support installation and repair of electro-mechanical systems.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with operations and maintenance teams.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and take ownership of electrical systems over time.

You will step into a role with clear growth potential, including the opportunity to be mentored directly by a highly experienced electrician and eventually take over as the primary electrical expert on site. The environment encourages learning, hands-on skill development, and long-term career progression, including room to advance in responsibility and compensation. You will join a team that values safety, knowledge sharing, and practical problem-solving, offering a stable schedule and the chance to build deep expertise in industrial and hazardous location electrical work.

This position follows a daytime schedule of 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday…