Industrial Electrical Journeyman
EMCOR Group
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Job Description
About Us
We are among the premier providers of specialty electrical and instrumentation (E&I) services for the nation's process industries. Our offerings include high-quality power, control, and process automation services, as well as panel fabrication, renewable energy, and energy retrofit solutions.
Job Summary
An Electrician must have the knowledge and skills to install, modify and maintain low, medium voltage circuits associated with, power distribution, motors, controls, lighting and grounding systems, support and supervision from others may be required Essential Duties &
Responsibilities
We are among the premier providers of specialty electrical and instrumentation (E&I) services for the nation's process industries. Our offerings include high-quality power, control, and process automation services, as well as panel fabrication, renewable energy, and energy retrofit solutions.
Job Summary
Ardent Services, LLC An Electrician must have the knowledge and skills to install, modify and maintain low, medium voltage circuits associated with, power distribution, motors, controls, lighting and grounding systems, with limited support and supervision from others.
Essential Duties
Installation of electrical raceway systems comprised of rigid aluminum, galvanized steel, PVC and PVC coated conduit and aluminum, galvanized steel and fiberglass cable tray. Installation and termination of single and multiple conductor cables. Installation of electrical devices such as light fixtures, transformers, disconnects, motor starters, distribution panels and start/stop stations. Test, trouble shoot and repair normal electrical circuits. Safely use electrical test equipment such as a volt-ohm meter, amp meter or megohmmeter. Safe operation of hand and power tools such as band saws, drills, conduit threaders, hole punches and wire tuggers. Accurately measure and bend up to 6" conduit using manual, mechanical, hydraulic and electric conduit benders. Install electrical conductors (cable pulling) including accurately measuring, cutting, pulling, tagging, shaping and securing cable to wireways or welded studs. Properly pack and pour seals. Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and OSHA Electrical Safe Work Practices Ability to read electrical drawings. Knowledge of use, limitations and maintenance of all Personal Protective Equipment required for the assigned work. Knowledge of hazards and safe work procedures associated with working form elevated work areas and personnel lift equipment. Knowledge of hazards and safe work procedures associated with the assigned work including but not limited to Lockout/Tagout, Confined Spaces, Emergency Action Plans, Safe Work Permits, Incident Reporting, and Hazcom procedures. Equal Opportunity Employer As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Affirmative Action Policy Please review our Affirmative Action Policy (https://emcorgroup.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=129388&hashed1156212) . Notice to Prospective Employees Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here (https://careers-emcorgroup.icims.com/) . Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine. EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR's normal application process - it is probably fraudulent. Qualifications \ardent Equal Opportunity Employer As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Affirmative Action Policy Please review ourAffirmative Action Policy (https://emcorgroup.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=129388&hashed1156212) . Notice to Prospective Employees Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companieslist open positions here (https://careers-emcorgroup.icims.com/) . Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine. EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR's normal application process - it is probably fraudulent. Email a Friend Email a Friend Software Powered by ICIMS (https://icims.help/candidate-faq) Job Locations _US-TX-Borger | US-TX-Houston_ ID _2026-50803_ Company _Ardent Services, LLC_ Category _Operations Services_ Position Type _Full-Time_ Location Type _Onsite_ Posted Date _3 weeks ago_ _(6/29/2026 9:49 AM)_ Licenses & Certifications _Electrical Apprentice License_
What Most Electricians Job Listings Don't Tell You
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Electrical work in Texas is licensed by the state. You begin as a registered apprentice, accumulate thousands of paid hours under a licensed electrician, and pass an exam to reach journeyman, then master. A posting that says electrician may want a specific tier, so check which license the role expects. Pay is hourly and climbs sharply with each license step. Service and low-voltage specialties sometimes add performance pay on top.
The work splits into residential, commercial, and industrial, and each feels different. Residential service means troubleshooting panels, outlets, and fixtures in occupied homes. Commercial and new construction lean on conduit bending, blueprint reading, and rough-in on a schedule. Safety is constant. You lock out circuits, test before you touch, and follow code to the letter because inspectors check the work. Demand in the Houston metro stays strong with new building, solar tie-ins, and EV charger installs, so skilled hands rarely sit idle.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Most days open with a job packet or a service route. You review the scope, pull materials, and set up a safe work area. Service electricians spend the day diagnosing dead circuits, replacing breakers, adding outlets, and correcting wiring that failed an inspection. You test voltage, trace faults, and confirm every connection is tight and grounded.
On new construction the rhythm is different. You bend and run conduit, pull wire, mount boxes, and set panels to the plan. Rough-in has to pass inspection before walls close, so accuracy and code knowledge matter more than speed. You coordinate with other trades sharing the site and keep your runs clean. Documentation closes out the day. You mark panels, note circuits, and record what was installed. The job mixes physical work, careful measurement, and steady problem solving, and a single miss can mean a failed inspection or a callback.
What Electricians Jobs Pay in Houston
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (Electricians).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $28.45/hr.
Becoming a Licensed Electrician in Texas
Electrical work is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. You start as a registered apprentice and log thousands of paid hours under a licensed electrician. With enough documented hours you test for journeyman, and after more experience you sit for the master electrician exam. A master can hold or serve as the responsible party for a contractor license. Specialties like low-voltage and sign electrician have their own licenses. Every step ties to hours and a passing exam, so track your time from day one.
Career Ladder and Pay
- 1 Apprentice Electrician $47,237/yr
Register with the state and log paid hours under a licensed electrician.
- 2 Journeyman Electrician $59,176/yr
Pass the exam and wire installs and service with limited supervision.
- 3 Master Electrician $73,715/yr
Top tier. Design systems, pull permits, and oversee journeymen.
- 4 Estimator / Foreman $73,715/yr
Bid projects and lead crews on commercial and industrial jobs.
- 5 Electrical Contractor $84,469/yr
Hold the contractor license and run your own electrical business.
Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.
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