Becoming an electrician in Wichita Falls, TX, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience and classroom learning. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 40,670 electricians in Texas, with an average wage of $1,200 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild assist aspiring electricians in finding apprenticeships, leading to a career with strong earning potential, often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Overview: The Company Since 1974, Shermco has become North America’s largest and fastest growing NETA-accredited electrical testing organization. With Safety encouraged as a personal core value for every employee, our focus is to make sure electrical power systems are functioning properly and safely. Add to that our Professional Engineering Group, Rotating Machinery Division, Renewable Energy Services, Systems Integration Services, and Field Repair and local Repair Service Centers, places Shermco in a position to handle all things electrical. All done with an emphasis on safety and client service, supported throughout every level of the company. If it’s in the electrical power system, Shermco does it. That’s why we say… One Line. One Company. The Position Shermco Systems Integration is seeking a Journeyman Electrician, which will be responsible for installation, construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of industrial equipment, as well as occasional leadership within a team of other electricians. The Opportunity Join our team of leaders in controls, system integration, electrical construction, and engineering! Due to continued growth, we are seeking safety-focused and experienced teammates with industrial field experience and strong knowledge of industrial control systems. We offer the opportunity to develop and utilize a broad skill set at an accelerated pace. Shermco is an industry-leading turnkey systems integration firm and is an ideal fit for smart, motivated individuals that want to continuously learn, develop, and solve complex problems. Our team works in a dynamic, safety-focused environment where there are no limits on personal or professional growth. Responsibilities: Roles and Responsibilities: • Read, interpret, and understand installation details, layout drawings and other drawings & documents typically associated with construction packages. • Complete assigned tasks in accordance with construction project specifications. • Install, commission, and maintain power, instrumentation, process controls, and, SCADA equipment • Mechanical and Electrical installation of control panels and instrumentation. • Rigid, EMT, PVC coated rigid conduit. • Service, feeders, and branch circuits. • Controls, fiber, and network cabling. • Stainless tubing and instrumentation. • Service equipment, MCC, panelboards • Field wiring of control panels and instrumentation • Perform routine and emergency maintenance on power, instrumentation, and control systems. • Provide technical expertise and support for troubleshooting of power and control systems. • Coordinate repair, testing, and installation of power and control systems • Establish/Maintain behaviors that demonstrate Safety as a Personal Core Value. • Ensure compliance with Company policies and safety requirements and protocols. Qualifications: Qualifications: • Journeyman Electrician license. • 4+ years industrial electrical field experience; power and control systems experience preferred • Ability to work safely, and an eagerness to contribute to a safety-focused team. • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings • Willingness to learn and be hands-on, working in the field alongside our engineers and field technicians. • Self-motivated individual, ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as within a team environment, flexible and willing to assist in other technical disciplines. • Ability to use basic hand and power tools, ladders, manlifts, etc. • Must be flexible and willing to work out-of-town with regular overnight travel Other Requirements: • Strong preference for individuals who are able and willing to demonstrate their personal commitment to Safety. • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, drive regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations • Should be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam when required • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests. • Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check. • All offers are conditioned on acceptable results from a background check and drug and alcohol screening. • Must have a valid driver’s license and currently have (and be able to maintain) a good driving record. • Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit). • Must be able to fluently read, write, and speak English. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Shermco is a drug-free workplace. NO AGENCIES PLEASE. Pay Range: USD $35.00 - USD $51.00 /Hr.
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