Becoming an electrician in Kokomo, IN typically begins with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. Kokomo offers a robust job market with an average wage of $814 per week for electricians, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Kokomo can expect to earn an average of $29.97 per hour, with an annual overtime average of $9,438. Local trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Looking for an experienced, preferably licensed, industrial electrician. The position includes basic wiring, improvements to machine controls, and troubleshooting. This job would be ideal for someone who would like some extra work on the side or for a retired electrician that would prefer to be semi-retired. The work hours for this position are very flexible and pays $20/hour. Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $20.00 per hour Work Location: In person
See More Details >>This job may be eligible for relocation benefits GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. The Role: As a member of our Global Team you will support the workplace transformation within a wide range of facilities that GM has around the world. You will work with an industry leading team that designs, builds/constructs, and maintains facilities and building assets for vast operating functions. Doing so in a safe, compliant, cost-efficient manner that utilizes advanced technology to support social & ecological sustainability. We create the future and not just plan for it! Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to our Kokomo, Indiana location on a full-time basis. This role may require off-shift or overtime work What You’ll Do: • Manage substation maintenance program: • Act as am Electrical SME • Create/Manage Non-Portfolio Projects • Support plant & facilities maintenance with utility issues throughout the plant (utility quality / distribution issues). Lead communications regarding Utility (internal & external) and Production utility disruption notifications. • Maintain strong Utility Company interface and coordination regarding consistent service, scheduled and non-scheduled disruptions. Lead Root Cause analysis development for External Utility Company disruptions. • Resource for engineering services for all facility related systems. Serve as technical liaison for Sustainable Workplace (Facilities) Operations • Support 3rd party contract management activities • Act as the owner and is responsible for all architectural, electrical, or mechanical categories relating to forecasting, planning, and executing asset sustainment plans and strategies, accountable for facility condition assessments. • Responsible to manage and ensure all critical facility drawings for site are maintained current and accurate including but not limited to: revise construction documents to “as-built” conditions, coordinating with the appropriate GM personnel for updating GM Master Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) files and archiving projects as required to and support common processes for document management during and after project execution. • Responsible for the execution of and compliance to the Project Delivery Tool (PDT) Program Manager (PDPM) for their responsible portfolio and projects. High cost and / or high complexity projects requiring engineering. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) : • Technical aptitude for design, maintenance, and operation of industrial building electrical systems • Experience in project planning, engineering, and execution • Experience with low voltage power distribution • Knowledge of energy systems, medium voltage power distribution, fluid power, or energy conversion preferred. • Experience in managing salaried and/or hourly personnel preferred. • High level of negotiating skills to resolve issues with both internal and external stakeholders. • High level of analytical skills to evaluate and resolve operational problems while working independently. • Computer skills including competency in office software and electronic information systems. • Proficient use of AutoCAD • Able to manage projects within budget and with multiple suppliers, contractors or other GM units. What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) • 3 yrs of experience as Facilities Engineer • Familiarity with NFPA 70E • Experience in substation maintenance • Experience in project planning, engineering, and execution • Experience with low voltage power distribution • BS Electrical Engineering (MS/professional certifications preferred)
See More Details >>Selectek is seeking a talented Electrical Engineer to join us for a 6-month engagement in Kokomo, IN with a leading engineering firm. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to design power and lighting projects, ensuring they meet all safety regulations and performance requirements. You must be authorized to work for any employer in the USA to be considered. Qualifications: • Electrical Engineer with a background in power and lighting projects • Experience in designing energy-efficient electrical systems. • Proficiency in Revit for electrical design and drafting. • Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Preferred Skills: • BSEE plus 3 years of experience in designing power and lighting systems for buildings OR over 10 years of experience. • Knowledge of electrical load calculations, conduit sizing, and load calculations. • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills. If you’d like to be considered, please send your resume to Joe St. Louis at [email protected].
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