Industrial Electrician
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Posted: April 7, 2026
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Industrial Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems in industrial settings. Requires a strong understanding of electrical codes, safety protocols, and equipment installation procedures.
Required Skills
Job Description
Industrial Electrician
Petersburg, VA
Up to $36.00/hour (DOE) | Direct Hire
Earning potential of up to $95,000/year including hourly rate, weekly production bonus, shift premiums, and scheduled annual overtime. Benefits start on your first day!
Why Join Us:
• Day 1 Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
What We Offer:
• Day 1 Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Bonuses & Shift Premiums:
• Health Advocate & Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Path system with training and development opportunities
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED preferred (not required)
• Successful completion of electrical entrance exam
• 3–5 years of heavy industrial electrical maintenance experience
• Strong understanding of shop mathematics, technical drawings, and precision measuring tools
Intermediate knowledge of::
• AC/DC motor theory & troubleshooting with PLCs
• Drives, electrical controls, and NFPA 70E
• High-voltage power systems (≤ 480V)
• Electrical schematics and motor theory
• Proficient with common electrical maintenance tools
Key Responsibilities:
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical/electronic systems and controls.
• Perform routine inspections to ensure equipment is operating within specifications.
• Troubleshoot AC/DC motor controls, PLCs, electrical drives, and high-voltage systems.
• Maintain shop machinery, mobile equipment, PLC networks, and cranes.
• Service electrical components of pumps, motors, cranes, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Install and maintain electronically controlled equipment, including loop controls, distribution centers, programmable sequences, and control panels.
• Balance loads and wire complex circuits.
• Utilize diagnostic equipment such as digital voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and other testing tools.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records.
• Interpret electrical schematics and blueprints at an intermediate level.
• Provide technical support to maintenance and production teams as needed.