Electrical Jobs in Charleston, West Virginia

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Journeyman Electrician - Charleston, WV

About Us: Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country. Are you looking for a place to expand your skills and grow in a career? Our company promotes continuous learning, diverse work opportunities, and flexibility. We also provide defined career path advancement, full benefits, and a variety of apprenticeship/continuing education programs. We pride ourselves on the versatility of our skillsets and the variety of services that we provide to our customers. We maintain a high level of respect and dignity for our employees, customers, and for the communities that we serve. We have always held a high regard for providing a flexible work-life balance for our employees and we will continue to do so. We are a diverse and rapidly growing company that is continually on the lookout for emerging markets and opportunities. As an employee, the keys to success are maintaining a positive, can-do attitude and a strong sense of ambition and safety. These key attributes have contributed greatly to the success of our company and to the advancement of our workforce. Openings for experienced workers and training for entry level positions are always available. Start a career with us today! Position Overview: The general role of a Journeyman Electrician is to work in conjunction with Electricians and Electrical Foreman to install, maintain, and repair various electrical components within customer locations. This position will lead and mentor entry level electricians such as Electrical Apprentices. This individual will work with both low and high voltage electrical applications, and work in a wide array of industries including Construction, Manufacturing, Power Plants, Commercial, Aggregate, Oil and Gas, Coal, Wind Energy, etc. This position must be flexible and willing to travel with overnight stays and work extended hours as needed. The Journeyman Electrician will report to the Department Manager - Electrical and will work primarily out of the assigned area. What You'll Do: • Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in industrial facilities • Install basic and more complex electrical components such as motor control centers, transformers, instrumentation, switch gears, PLC controls, etc. • Run a variety of styles and sizes of conduit and cable trays to electrical devices • Pull wire to termination boxes, panels, and other controllers • Load and unload tools, materials, equipment, etc. • Read and follow electrical code, manuals, wiring and circuitry diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and other electrical specifications • Trouble-shoot, diagnose, and repair electrical issues, systems, and components independently with minimal direction and supervision • Drive ground rods and install grounding grids • Utilize hand tools, power tools, and electrical equipment pertinent to the electrical trade • Assess jobs as needed to determine material, tool, and equipment needs • Communicate and coordinate with customers to ensure successful job completion • Lead smaller jobs as required • Assist with paperwork and documentation for accurate record keeping • Lead and mentor entry level electricians such as Electrical Apprentices Other Duties This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. What You'll Bring: • 3 + years of electrical experience or equivalent/relevant education preferred • Experience in industrial electrical preferred • Valid Driver’s License required • Possess a Journeyman License (WV preferred) and required to obtain WV Journeyman License within 6 months from hire • Possess basic knowledge of NEC (National Electrical Code), electrical theory, and AC and DC circuits • Ability to utilize tools and diagnostic devices relevant to the electrical trade • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, circuitry, and schematics • Must be dependable; trustworthy; and possess a positive and productive attitude • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing • Ability to work well with others and act in a respectful manner towards co-workers and customers • Ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately • Ability to take accurate measurements • Possess an aptitude for leadership and customer service Working Conditions • Sit, talk, hear, read, and write • Walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms • Kneel, stoop, bend, squat, and climb a ladder • Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds • Work at heights up to 60ft for extended periods of time • Work in confined spaces • Work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather • Perform duties on-site and underground at industrial locations Additional Eligibility Qualifications This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested. AAP/EEO Statement This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law. ADA Statement Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. How We'll Support You: Perks/Benefits • Comprehensive Benefits • Health/Life insurance • 401(k) retirement plan • Short/Long term disability • Paid time off and holidays • Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work • Employee focused work environment • On-the-job mentoring and training • Internal job postings • Performance and salary reviews • Employee feedback program • Advancement through defined employee career paths • Safety-first and drug free work environments • Bonuses and incentives for working safely • Company provided tools and basic safety equipment • PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors • Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays • Smart Money program with optional counseling to aid employees with financial goals • Scholarship opportunities for dependent children

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Substitute Electrician

JobID: 52430 Position Type: Custodial/Maintenance/Substitute Maintenance Date Posted: 9/10/2025 Location: Itinerant Closing Date: Until Filled County: Braxton County Schools POSITION: Substitute Eletrician LOCATION: All Locations CLASSICIATION: Service SALARY/TEMRS As needed during employment term ; State Minimum Salary Schedule for Service Personnel, REPORTS TO: Building Principal/Maintenance Supervisor/Operations Director EVALUATION: Evaluated annually by the building principal/immediate supervisor in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314. FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma, General equivalent Developement (GED) per West Virginia Code 18A-2-5 • Personnel must have been classified in this category or must pass the state perscribed exam for this posisiton per West Virginia Code 18A-4-8e; NOTE: Only Applicants who take and pass the state required test can have their applications considered for hire by BSC. If NO BCS employees who hold this classification apply for this job, you will receive email notification when tests are scheduled. Applicants will NOT be called and/or interviewed until they have passed the test. Please check your email regularly for testing notifications. • Criminal background check per WV Code 18A-5-15c • The ability to perform the job duites and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description. Title: Eletrician Electrician I means a person employed as an apprentice electrician helper or who holds an electrician helper license issued by the State Fire Marshall. Electrician II means a person employed as an electrician journeyman or one who holds a journeyman electrician license issued by the State Fire Marshall. Job Summary: The electrician helps to maintain all aspects of the electrical systems in the county’s physical facilities in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times while ensuring compliance with State and County building codes and state Fire Marshall regulations. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substances which affect employee productivity, safety or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated. Staff members serve as role models for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings. Staff members are expected to refrain from bullying, harassment, intimidation, and discrimination. Performance Responsibilities: • Maintain positive work habits. • Maintain positive job attitude and has other personal qualities essential to job success. • Perform all duties efficiently and productively. • Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. • Effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff, and the general public. • Solve practical problems and manage a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardizations exist. • Comply with all state and county policies and regulations. • Maintain and update skills. • Install power switch gear. • Install electrical conductors and motor starters. • Install relay panels. • Install electrical lighting. • Terminate electrical lighting and electrical wiring. • Install instrumentation devices. • Debug and test process equipment. • Perform preventive maintenance. • Align rotating equipment. • Document amp and voltage readings. • Repair electronic devices. • Repair relay and lighting systems. • Repair power transformers. • Calibrate process instruments. • Troubleshoot process equipment. • Design control and power systems. • Calculate wire ampacity. • Calculate electrical power consumption. • Dispose of light ballasts. • Locate and lay out devices for job from a blueprint or schematic diagram. • Figure materials list from blueprint or schematic diagram. • Compute service loads. • Install electrical environmental control components. • Install service entrance. • Install switch boxes and outlet boxes. • Maintain existing wiring. • Rough in feeders, branch circuits cables, and circuits. • Trim out electrical devices and appliances. Install and maintain split-phase motors. • Install and maintain capacitor start motors. • Install and maintain motor controls. • Property ground equipment before use. • Use the National Electric Code (NEC) to determine specific requirements for systems. • Follow lockout/tagout procedures. • Apply safety principles during working operations. • Uses climbing equipment. • Assumes primary responsibility for safe conditions of light fixtures, electrical apparatuses, fixtures, wiring, air condition and refrigeration units, and similar electrical elements in all facilities. • Responsible for the periodic maintenance on all equipment. • Assists in inspecting facilities on a regular basis for preventive maintenance and correcting safety hazards. • Attends seminars and workshops, as needed. • Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective function of the work unit including, but not limited to, mowing, snow removal, and moving various items/equipment. • Maintain and/or upgrade job-related skills. • Perform other duties as assigned. Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach overhead and shoulder height, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use interior and exterior rear view mirrors, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 100 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment includes indoor as well as outdoor settings and can range in temperature from below freezing to 90°F. The work surface can include unfinished crawl spaces and attics as well as roof tops, walk-in freezers, and concrete floors of pads. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud (60-90 dB). The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee. Revised July 2024 ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration; applicants who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations are not to be considered eligible for consideration; applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration; and, applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration. The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description, with or without reasonable accommodation. TO APPLY: Braxton County Schools only accepts bids electronically for all jobs. You may apply online from our district website at https://boe.brax.k12.wv.us/page/employment. To be considered for any position, bids must be submitted by the bid closing time on the last day of the posting for the desired position. All bids are posted a minimum of five business days. Applicants must have required certification or be pending with the West Virginia Department of Education at the closing of the bid. As required by federal laws and regulations, the Braxton County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in employment or in its education programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to Melissa Adkins, Title IX Coordinator, Braxton County Board of Education, 98 Carter Braxton Drive, Sutton WV 26601, phone 304.765.7101; or the West Virginia Department of Education’s Director of the Office of Civil Rights.

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Electrical Engineering Technologist

Salary: $90k - 100k per year Reference: 1102980 job summary: Industry leader seeks highly skilled Electrical Technicians / Electricians / Junior Electrical Engineers to participate in all electrical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance activities within the facility. You should have industrial electric and industrial automation experience (PLC programming). Navy Nuclear Electricians / Eletcricians Mates very welcome to apply! This is a financially strong company with competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and family culture. Relocation assistance available. Rotating 12s on a 4-on/4-off schedule. location: Charleston, West Virginia job type: Permanent salary: $90,000 - 100,000 per year work hours: 8am to 4pm education: High School responsibilities: • Troubleshoot industrial electrical equipment, repairs / reactive maintenance • Assist with instrumentation when needed • Preventive / predictive maintenance (PMs) • Work with PLCs requirements • BS Electrical Engineering desired, equivalent technical experience to be considered • Trade school with industrial electric and PLC experience to be considered • strong hands-on skills • Industrial maintenance experience • Instrumentation experience a plus benefits • Permanent direct-hire role with job security • Full benefits • Health care • Retirement • Bonus • PTO • Tuition reimbursement (for you AND your kids) • Career growth opportunities • Pay increase opportunities #LI-JH1 qualifications: • Experience level: Experienced • Minimum 2 years of experience • Education: High School skills: • Electrical basics • Industrial electric • High voltage • MCCs • Motor control centers • Troubleshooting • Instrumentation PLC troubleshooting • Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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Overview

Becoming an electrician in Charleston, WV, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience and classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with a significant presence in West Virginia, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Charleston earn an average of $618 per week, with an annual overtime average of $47,616. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Guild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.

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