Journeyman Electrician (Traveling)

Job Summary

Tracy Electric, Inc. is seeking a skilled and licensed Journeyman Electrician with a solid background in industrial and commercial electrical systems. This is a travel-based position supporting projects at client facilities across multiple regions. The role focuses on the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of high-speed packaging lines, automation equipment, and complex control systems within manufacturing and food/beverage processing environments.

Key

Responsibilities:

* Travel extensively (up to 75-100%) to industrial and commercial job sites nationwide to support new installations, upgrades, and maintenance of electrical systems related to bottling and canning lines

* Interpret and work from electrical blueprints, schematics, and layout drawings to plan and install wiring, conduit, control systems, and distribution panels

* Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical components for conveyors, fillers, cappers, labelers, and palletizers

* Set up and integrate control panels, PLCs, VFDs, sensors, motor controls, and safety systems for high-speed automated lines

* Pull wire, bend and install conduit, terminate connections, and mount devices per NEC and local code

* Perform testing and diagnostics for continuity, voltage, current, and resistance to verify system integrity and performance

* Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety regulations and electrical code standards

* Accurately document work performed, maintain job records, and communicate status updates to project managers

* Collaborate with mechanical teams, engineers, and vendors during commissioning and startup phases of equipment

Required Skills/Abilities

* Valid Journeyman Electrician license (state-specific; multi-state or reciprocal license a plus)

* Minimum 2–5 years of experience in industrial/commercial electrical work, including bottling, canning, or packaging line installations

* Ability to supervise and mentor electrical apprentices on job sites, ensuring quality workmanship, safety compliance and skill development

* Experience working with automated systems, PLCs, VFDs, sensors, and control panels

* Ability to read and interpret detailed schematics and technical drawings

* Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and time management skills

* OSHA 10/30 certification preferred

* Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Work

Requirements:

* Work is performed in industrial and commercial settings, including active production facilities, warehouses, and construction sites

* May involve working at heights, in confined spaces, and around high-speed machinery and moving parts

* Requires flexibility for travel, extended stays, weekend work, and varying shift schedules based on project needs

* Work performed in varying environmental conditions, including exposure to hot and cold temperatures, such as inside industrial facilities, refrigerated areas, outdoor sites, and seasonal climates

* Ability to safely and effectively perform duties in extreme temperatures while adhering to all safety protocols