Industrial Electrician Jobs

Industrial Electrician jobs are open across manufacturing, oil and gas, utilities, construction, and food processing, at every level from apprentice to master electrician, with specializations in motor controls, programmable logic controllers, and high-voltage systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles401+
Top stateTexas
Top employerElectrical Automation Services
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type96% On-site
Top industryChemicals

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Saint-Gobain
Industrial Electrician
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Industrial Electrician
Saint-Gobain
Kansas City, Kansas
Health & Safety
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
Remote (US)
Military encouraged

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Watco
Industrial Electrician - Tampa, FL
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Industrial Electrician - Tampa, FL
Watco
Tampa, Florida
Compliance & Risk
Health & Safety
Quality Control
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Amentum
Industrial Maintenance Electrician III
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Industrial Maintenance Electrician III
Amentum
Chandler, Arizona
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Support
Sales
High school diploma or GED

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Inframark
Industrial Maintenance Electrician -Journeyman License
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Industrial Maintenance Electrician -Journeyman License
Inframark
Belle Chasse, Louisiana
Health & Safety
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
1,001-5,000

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Cascades
Industrial Electrician
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Industrial Electrician
Cascades
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
$33.83 - $37.41/hr
5,001-10,000

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Industrial Electrician Job Market

Who's Hiring

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Electrical Automation Services8 open roles
Vulcan Materials Company
Vulcan Materials Company7 open roles
UPS
UPS6 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Chemicals & Materials
  • Energy
  • Automotive
  • Manufacturing
  • Food & Beverage

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in industrial electrician jobs.

  • Journeyman Electrician license or state-equivalent certification required
  • Proficiency reading and interpreting electrical schematics and one-line diagrams
  • Experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing three-phase 480V systems
  • Hands-on knowledge of programmable logic controllers and motor control centers
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 construction or general industry certification
  • Ability to use test equipment including multimeters, megohmmeters, and oscilloscopes

Tips for Your Industrial Electrician Job Search

List your license tier clearly

Employers scan for Journeyman or Master Electrician license status before reading anything else. Put your license level, issuing state, and license number in the header of your resume so it's visible in the first five seconds.

Quantify your electrical systems experience

Instead of writing 'maintained industrial equipment,' write the voltage levels, panel sizes, and equipment brands you worked on. Recruiters sorting resumes for a 480V three-phase environment need those specifics to match you to the opening.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists industrial electrician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target job titles that match your specialty

Postings for PLC technicians, maintenance electricians, and instrument electricians describe very different day-to-day work. Tailor your search to the titles that match your hands-on background so you're not competing against candidates with unrelated wiring experience.

Prepare a conduit and blueprint walk-through

Many hiring managers give a short technical screen where you read a one-line diagram or describe how you'd run conduit through a specific enclosure. Practice narrating your reasoning out loud so your process is clear, not just your conclusion.

Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay

Industrial facilities run around the clock, and overnight or rotating-shift premiums can add meaningful income on top of base wages. Ask specifically about shift differential rates and weekend pay during the offer conversation, not after you've accepted.

Industrial Electrician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most industrial electricians?

Electrical Automation Services, Vulcan Materials Company, and UPS are hiring the most industrial electricians right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Virginia, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand tends to be highest near active manufacturing corridors and large-scale utility infrastructure projects.

How many industrial electrician jobs are remote?

About 4% of industrial electrician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting that most of the role requires physical presence on a plant floor or job site. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote work include electrical estimating, project management, and PLC programming roles that don't require hands-on installation.

How do you become an industrial electrician?

You typically start with a registered apprenticeship through a union or independent program, completing classroom instruction alongside paid on-the-job hours under a licensed electrician. After finishing your apprenticeship hours, you sit for your state Journeyman exam. Many industrial employers also value trade school diplomas in electrical technology, particularly for roles heavy in PLC programming or instrumentation work.

How do you get hired as an industrial electrician with little or no experience?

Entry-level industrial electrician roles, often listed as electrical helper or apprentice electrician, are the standard starting point. Employers hiring at this level look for a trade school certificate, basic hand-tool competency, and a clean safety record rather than years of experience. Getting your OSHA 10 card before applying signals safety awareness and separates you from other entry-level candidates.

What does the industrial electrician interview process look like?

Most industrial electrician interviews include a phone screen to verify licensing and availability, followed by an in-person or video interview with a maintenance supervisor or plant manager. Expect questions about specific equipment you've worked on, how you've diagnosed a tricky fault, and your approach to lockout/tagout procedures. Some facilities add a short practical assessment where you read a schematic or walk through a troubleshooting scenario.

Where can I find and apply to industrial electrician jobs?

You can find and apply to industrial electrician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your license level, specialty, and location, then apply directly to each listing.

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