Senior Licensed Journeyman Electrician

PlasmaGuard Corporation

Livonia, MI

Pay: $90,000-$110,000/yr

Shift: Full time

About the Role

PlasmaGuard Corporation is seeking a Senior Licensed Journeyman Electrician to serve as a hands-on electrical lead and field coordinator for PlasmaGuard installations, primarily in commercial HVAC, freezer, refrigeration, and cold-storage applications.

You will oversee and accompany installation teams, guide assigned field activities and help organize work performed by third-party licensed outside HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical contractors. This role requires strong electrical troubleshooting skills, sound field judgment, and the ability to keep installations organized from site assessment through completion. Product-specific training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the electrical lead for assigned PlasmaGuard installations and accompany installation teams to customer sites.
• Perform and inspect electrical installation, wiring, connections, testing, and troubleshooting within the scope of your license and applicable requirements.
• Assess existing power supplies, circuits, disconnects, grounding, controls, and installation conditions.
• Review electrical drawings, manufacturer instructions, equipment specifications, and project scopes.
• Plan field activities, staffing needs, materials, tools, site access, and installation schedules with company management.
• Assist in identifying qualified, licensed outside HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical contractors.
• Help define contractor scopes, review proposed installation approaches, and coordinate responsibilities among trades.
• Coordinate permits and inspections with company management and appropriately licensed contractors when applicable.
• Select installation methods and components appropriate for cold, damp, condensation-prone, or washdown environments.
• Coordinate shutdowns, lockout/tagout, and restoration of power with facility personnel to minimize disruption to temperature-controlled operations.
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls interface issues and coordinate resolution with the appropriate technical personnel.
• Train, guide, and mentor installation personnel within applicable licensing and supervision requirements.
• Monitor workmanship, job progress, and material usage; communicate scope changes and scheduling concerns promptly.
• Support startup, functional testing, completion inspections, and customer handoff.
• Maintain accurate test results, installation photographs, field reports, and project completion records.
• Help develop consistent electrical installation procedures, quality checks, and field safety practices.

Required Qualifications

• Active Michigan journeyman electrician license and ability to meet licensing requirements for any additional assigned jurisdictions.
• At least five years of commercial or industrial electrical experience, including substantial work with HVAC or refrigeration equipment.
• Demonstrated experience leading electrical field activities and coordinating with other trades.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving equipment power, wiring, controls, and electrical connections.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, equipment specifications, and manufacturer instructions.
• Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes and safe installation practices.
• Experience planning job activities and coordinating personnel, materials, and site access.
• Strong communication, documentation, and customer service skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to assigned customer sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of relevant electrical experience.
• Experience as a lead electrician, electrical foreman, or installation field coordinator.
• Experience with walk-in coolers, freezers, refrigerated warehouses, food processing facilities, or similar commercial environments.
• Familiarity with refrigeration controls, interlocks, low-voltage systems, and building automation.
• Experience coordinating outside contractors, reviewing scopes of work, and supporting inspections.
• Experience estimating labor and materials and tracking project changes.
• OSHA safety training and experience operating aerial lifts.

Work Environment and Schedule

Work takes place at customer facilities and may include freezers, refrigerated spaces, mechanical rooms, rooftops, ladders, and elevated work platforms. Duties include using tools and diagnostic equipment, handling materials, and accessing installation locations, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.

Occasional early morning, evening, or weekend work may be required for customer access and planned equipment shutdowns.

What We Offer

• $90,000 to $110,000+, based on experience and qualifications, optional annual bonus
• Product-specific PlasmaGuard training.
• A senior field leadership role with input into installation planning, team development, and quality standards.
• Health insurance, paid time off, and other benefits.
• Travel accommodations, meal allowance, and continuing education suppo