Journeyman Electrician

Title: Licensed Electrician
Location: St. Paul Park, MN
Rate: $55/hr
Schedule: 4x10s (Monday–Thursday), days; some weekends, holidays, and overtime as required
Employment Type: Full‑time, long‑term career opportunity

POSITION OVERVIEW
Seeking a Licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician to support safe, compliant, and reliable refinery operations. This position reports to the Electrical Foreman and plays a critical role in maintaining and troubleshooting refinery electrical systems in support of the site’s operational and strategic business goals.
The Electrician will work in an active industrial/refinery environment and must adhere to strict safety, regulatory, and operational standards. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot, repair, install, test, and commission electrical systems including:
  • Motor circuits
  • Low and medium voltage switchgear and motor control centers (MCCs)
  • Battery systems and UPS systems
  • Motor‑operated valves
  • Microprocessor‑based protective relays
  • Low and medium voltage transformers
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  • Electric heat tracing control systems
  • Electrical raceways and industrial lighting
  • Complex control and power systems
• Perform work in accordance with industry, and manufacturer standards
• Execute preventive maintenance activities as part of the refinery’s Mechanical Integrity Program
• Read and interpret electrical one‑line diagrams, schematics, and drawings
• Operate and utilize electrical testing and diagnostic equipment
• Safely perform lockout/tagout (LOTO), work permitting, and other industrial safety processes
• Adhere to company’s electrical safe work practices
• Rack electrical circuit breakers in and out safely
• Maintain required safety, compliance, and development training
• Properly select and don required electrical PPE
• Support Turnarounds (TARs) as required
• Foster a strong safety‑first culture, teamwork, and effective communication

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minnesota Journeyman or Master Electrician License (required)
• Minimum 3 years of trade or relevant industrial electrical experience
• Ability and willingness to learn refinery‑specific systems, procedures, and standards
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to obtain a TWIC card (required upon hire)
• Familiarity with refinery equipment codes and standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to physically perform all job duties, including:
  • Working indoors and outdoors
  • Working at heights and in confined spaces
  • Wearing required PPE, including respiratory protection as needed

• Ability to pass:
  • Pre‑employment written exam
  • Hands‑on skills test
  • Physical examination

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