Journeyman Electrician

Company: Madden Industrial Craftsmen Inc
Location: Scotia
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

Madden Industrial Craftsmen is looking to fill a DIRECT HIRE Master or Journeyman Electrician position for a client located in Northern California.

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.



Ensure all electrical work complies with all codes, as well as maintain electrical blueprints, use diagnostic tools, and make decisions under pressure! Have sound knowledge of your craft and the ability to transfer this knowledge and skill to apprentices!



Duties and Responsibilities

Diagnose electrical faults, read blueprints, use diagnostic tools, and make decisions under pressure


Performs preventative maintenance, project work, or corrective maintenance on electrical systems


Performs, supervises, and records legally required tests; weekly, monthly, quarterly, semiannually, and annually


Enforce all safety requirements for anyone working on or near electrical equipment


Utilize appropriate tools to install and service electrical systems, observing company safety guidelines


Documenting each project and updating records, providing material cost and time estimates


Lead the training of apprentices


Installing, repairing, and servicing electrical systems


Sourcing or fabricating replacement electrical components


Maintain electrical blueprints and line drawing when required


Guiding and overseeing other apprentices or journeyman electricians


Drawing up preventative maintenance measures and procedures


Obtaining required permits, equipment, tools, and materials for projects


Testing and troubleshooting systems


PLC installation, programming and maintenance including AB PLC (potential for AB Control Logics)


Implement electrical safety standards as required by NFPA 70. (National Fire Protection association National electric code)


Maintain and design operator interface screens.


Troubleshoot and set up VFD's


Maintain and design Microsoft Access databases for data collection and reporting.


Specify substitute/replacement parts for failed or obsolete electrical equipment


Utilize MS Excel or Access to document installed components and spares inventory


Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic servo systems and feedback devices


Prepare sketches documenting electrical wiring, component locations and control layouts


Plan new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, or unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes


Maintain 12kv power lines, transformers, and switch gears


Connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment


Install control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels


Test continuity of circuits to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing instruments such as ohmmeter, megger, and oscilloscope


Observe functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.





Qualifications

Master Electrician State Industrial and commercial License


Or equivalent combination equaling 7,500 hours on the job training and 250 hours classroom time


Demonstrated ability and knowledge of Programmable Logic Controller Software (PLC).


Demonstrates safe work practices including LOTO, Hot work permits & Equipment Operation with a strong working knowledge with OSHA safety codes.


Advanced math skills (algebra) to make calculations and apply general geometric concepts; and troubleshooting skills.


Demonstrated ability in commercial and industrial electrical system blueprints, maintenance, diagnostic tools and repair knowledge.


Ability to handle all types of tools and various mechanic systems, strong knowledge and understanding of belt systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics.


Patience when teaching apprentices.


Proven knowledge and understanding of up-to-date commercial and industrial electrical codes and best practices.


Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement and/or Lean Manufacturing knowledge and experience is a plus


Must possess a valid California Drivers' license and be eligible to operate a company vehicle under company policy guidelines.





Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and communicate.


Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance


Occasionally required to smell.


Regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.


Specific vision abilities required by this position include close, distance, color, peripheral and ability to adjust focus.


Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration.


Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. --- The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places


The noise level in the work environment is usually loud


This position requires eye protection, hearing protection, leather or rubber gloves, safety shoes, and hard hat.





DETAILS

Swing and Graveyard shifts available


FULL RELOCATION PACKAGE


Medical / Dental / 401k w/match


$41.65 - $46.65 per hour to start depending on experience


Master Electrician position: $49.15/hr to start


Swing shift differential : $2.50


Graveyard shift differential : $5.00





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