JLL hiring Master Electrician in Mobile, AL

What This Job Involves This position involves performing skilled electrical installation, maintenance, and repair work on commercial and industrial projects throughout the Mobile, Alabama area. As a licensed electrician, you’ll work independently and as part of a team to install electrical systems, troubleshoot complex problems, ensure code compliance, and maintain high-quality standards on all projects. You’ll be responsible for interpreting technical drawings, calculating electrical loads, responding to emergency service calls, and mentoring junior team members while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and professionalism.

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical wiring, equipment, fixtures, panels, transformers, and systems in accordance with NEC and Alabama State electrical codes
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical specifications to plan installations and calculate load requirements, voltage drops, and material needs
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical malfunctions using multimeters, megohmmeters, thermal imaging cameras, and other testing equipment to resolve issues efficiently
• Performing preventive maintenance on electrical systems, motors, controls, and equipment while responding to emergency service calls on a rotating on-call schedule
• Ensuring all work complies with current electrical codes, obtaining necessary permits, coordinating inspections, and following OSHA safety protocols and lockout/tagout procedures
• Completing accurate documentation including job reports, time sheets, material usage records, and work orders while maintaining effective communication with project managers, supervisors, and customers
• Maintaining company vehicles, tools, and equipment in good working condition and participating in ongoing professional development to stay current with electrical technologies and code updates

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Regularly lift and carry materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift up to 75 pounds with assistance
• Stand and walk for extended periods, typically 6-8 hours per day on concrete, steel, or uneven surfaces
• Frequently climb ladders, scaffolding, and stairs; work from aerial lifts and elevated platforms at heights up to 40+ feet
• Regularly bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl in confined or awkward spaces including attics, crawl spaces, and electrical vaults
• Work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions including extreme heat (90°F+), high humidity (70-90%), cold, rain, and direct sunlight typical of coastal Alabama
• Daily exposure to energized electrical circuits (120V to 480V or higher), construction dust, debris, and moderate to high noise levels requiring hearing protection
• Standard hours Monday-Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM with overtime as needed (typically 5-15 hours per week) and participation in emergency on-call rotation for after-hours and weekend service calls (typically 1 week per month)
• Constantly reach overhead and perform precise hand and finger movements for wire termination and detailed electrical work
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to identify wire colors and read technical drawings
• Daily use of required PPE including safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toed boots, high-visibility clothing, work gloves, and arc-rated clothing when performing energized work
• Local travel throughout Mobile County and surrounding areas using company vehicles; overnight travel rare but may be required for specialized projects
• Ability to respond to emergency service calls within 1 hour when on-call and work during severe weather events for emergency restoration efforts

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Alabama State Electrical License – Journeyman classification (minimum required); Master Electrician preferred
• Valid Alabama driver’s license with clean driving record (no more than 2 moving violations in past 3 years; no DUI/DWI)
• Minimum 5 years of documented electrical experience as a licensed electrician with demonstrated experience in commercial and/or industrial electrical systems
• Thorough knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) 2023 edition and comprehensive understanding of Alabama State Electrical Code requirements
• Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical specifications with expertise in single-phase and three-phase electrical systems (120V – 480V)
• Expert use of standard electrician’s hand tools, power tools, and electrical test equipment including multimeters, megohmmeters, and clamp meters
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, arc flash safety, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• Alabama Master Electrician or Unlimited Master Electrician License
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification, CPR/First Aid certification, Confined Space Entry certification, and aerial platform operator certifications
• 7+ years of comprehensive electrical experience across multiple project types including large-scale commercial or industrial projects
• Experience with motor controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), industrial automation systems, PLCs, and low-voltage systems including fire alarm, security, and building automation
• Specialized experience in marine electrical systems, petrochemical facilities, hazardous locations (Class I Div 1/2), healthcare facilities, or data center infrastructure
• Manufacturer-specific certifications (Schneider Electric, Allen-Bradley, Siemens), NICET certification in electrical systems, or solar PV installation certification (NABCEP)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills, electrical project estimation and bidding experience, or supervisory/lead electrician experience