Licensed Electrical Journeyman

About This Role

We’re hiring a Licensed Electrical Journeyman in Monroe, LA to work on substation construction and high-voltage industrial projects. This is hands-on field work: bending conduit, making terminations, running control wiring and working directly on PLC panels and terminal blocks. Pay is $35–$44/hr. You must have industrial experience and a state electrician license. Substation building experience is preferred but not required if you have solid high-voltage and industrial wiring experience.

What You'll Do

• • Install and terminate high-voltage equipment and switchgear on substation builds
• • Bend, run and secure conduit and raceways to plans and specs
• • Wire and terminate PLC panels, transmitters, terminal blocks and control wiring
• • Read electrical prints, schematics and wiring diagrams; follow layout and markups
• • Perform cable pulling, testing, and commissioning tasks; document work and complete punch lists
• • Follow safety procedures on site, use PPE, and maintain tools and equipment

What We're Looking For

• • State Licensed Electrician (Journeyman) in good standing
• • Proven industrial electrical experience with high-voltage work and conduit bending
• • Hands-on experience with terminations, control wiring, PLC panels, transmitters and terminal blocks
• • Ability to read electrical drawings and follow installation specs
• • Physically able to lift, climb and work outdoors on construction sites; reliable transportation to job sites
• • Willingness to work overtime and travel to nearby project sites as needed

Qualifications

• • State Electrical Journeyman License (required)
• • NFPA 70E or other high-voltage safety training (preferred)
• • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 card preferred
• • Current CPR/First Aid certification preferred
• • Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background and drug screening
• • Basic English reading and communication skills for reading plans and jobsite coordination

What We Offer

• • Pay $35–$44 per hour depending on experience
• • Overtime pay and weekend opportunities when available
• • Health insurance options (medical/dental/vision)
• • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• • Paid time off and holiday pay
• • Tool/boot allowance or reimbursement and safety gear provided

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