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Journeyman Electrician - Industrial Automation

Quality Plus Services, Virginia State University, Virginia, us, 23806

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Job Description Journeyman Electrician - Industrial Automation

Position Summary QPS is seeking an experienced

Journeyman Electrician

with strong knowledge of

industrial control systems , including

Motor Control Centers (MCCs) ,

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) , and

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) . The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, safety-driven, and capable of performing electrical installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance within industrial environments.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and components in accordance with the

National Electrical Code (NEC)

and QPS safety and quality standards.

Build, wire, and terminate

MCCs ,

VFDs , and

control panels

for process equipment.

Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and one-line diagrams.

Assist in setup, testing, and troubleshooting of

PLC-based control systems

and related automation components.

Perform conduit fabrication, wire pulling, and cable terminations for both power and control systems.

Identify, diagnose, and correct electrical and control faults efficiently.

Support system startup and commissioning alongside engineers and instrumentation technicians.

Maintain accurate documentation of field changes, redlines, and testing results.

Adhere to all

QPS safety policies , including

lockout/tagout (LOTO) ,

arc flash , and

confined space

procedures.

Qualifications

Valid

Journeyman Electrician License

(state license or equivalent industrial certification).

5+ years of industrial electrical experience

in construction, maintenance, or manufacturing environments.

Demonstrated experience with:

MCC installation and wiring

VFD setup, programming, and troubleshooting

PLC-based control systems

(Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)

Strong understanding of control wiring, relay logic, and industrial motor control.

Ability to interpret complex electrical and control schematics.

Commitment to safety, teamwork, and quality workmanship.

Preferred

Exposure to

industrial automation

or

instrumentation .

Experience with

process systems ,

SCADA , or

networked controls .

OSHA 10/30

or equivalent safety certification.

Working Conditions

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, work from ladders and elevated platforms, and perform physically demanding tasks.

Willingness to travel and work extended hours or weekends as project schedules require.

Company Description QPS is a true multi-craft industrial contractor, providing the efficiency that comes from a single point of contact and allowing for tasks and projects to be carefully tracked and monitored and ensuring a timely and cost-effective completion that is measured in safety and quality of craftmanship.

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