Electrical Journeyman

About the role

You will play an essential role in driving the electrical execution of heavy industrial machinery installations, equipment disconnects, and full-scale plant relocation projects. Working alongside experienced riggers, millwrights, and project managers, you will ensure power, controls, and automation systems are integrated safely and efficiently. This position provides an opportunity to apply your technical skills across dynamic manufacturing environments nationwide while advancing your career with an industry leader.

Location: New Caney, Texas. Full-time. Project scope includes industrial equipment installations, plant relocations, machine disconnects, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical disconnect, systematic labeling, technical documentation, and full reinstallation of complex industrial machinery.
• Install, terminate, and test power distribution, control circuits, instrumentation, and communication wiring.
• Connect motors, variable frequency drives, motor control centers, switchgear, transformers, PLC panels, and automated production equipment.
• Read and interpret complex electrical schematics, machine drawings, single-line diagrams, and technical equipment manuals.
• Troubleshoot industrial electrical systems and machine control circuits during reassembly and commissioning phases.
• Coordinate closely with millwrights, riggers, and project managers to maintain project schedules and ensure operational precision.
• Verify full electrical functionality and safe equipment operation during final startup and commissioning.

Requirements

• Active Journeyman Electrician License.
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial electrical experience.
• Proven experience with industrial machinery installation, plant relocations, or heavy industrial construction.
• Strong technical working knowledge of motor controls, transformers, MCCs, VFDs, PLC systems, and power distribution.
• Demonstrated ability to read and troubleshoot from complex electrical schematics and control diagrams.
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of working hours for project assignments outside the local area.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Prior hands-on experience working directly with machinery moving and industrial rigging teams.
• Active OSHA 10, OSHA 30, or NFPA 70E certifications.
• Forklift, aerial lift, or telehandler operator certifications.
• Professional bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Pay

$38.00 – $43.00 per hour (plus overtime potential and project completion bonus). Weekly pay cycle.

Benefits

• Health Savings Account (HSA) medical benefits.
• Travel per diem and project travel allowances provided.
• Referral bonus program.
• Company-provided training and safety certifications.
• Uniforms provided by the company.
• Employee appreciation and company events.

Schedule

Full-time. Willingness to travel up to 10% of working hours for project assignments outside the local area.

About the company

IRM Industry Movers is an elite industrial contractor with the capability, experience, and operational infrastructure required to execute highly complex international projects. We specialize in the relocation of complete industrial plants, production lines, and heavy, oversized machinery across diverse industries. From initial planning and dismantling to specialized rigging, transport, and final alignment, our team delivers comprehensive engineering solutions that keep global manufacturing moving forward. Learn more at irmindustrymovers.com.