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Pillar Innovations

Builds industrial equipment and automation systems

Journeyman Electrician

Full-TimeDeadline 9/10/27
No salary listed
Mid
Charleston, WV, USA
In PersonOvernight travel and extended hours may be required; out-of-town work includes paid lodging, per diem, and transportation.
Building TradesElectrical

About the job

Requirements
  • Three or more years of electrical experience or equivalent/relevant education is preferred.
  • Experience in industrial electrical work is preferred.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • A Journeyman License is required, preferably in West Virginia, and the West Virginia Journeyman License must be obtained within six months of hire.
  • Basic knowledge of the National Electrical Code, electrical theory, and alternating-current and direct-current circuits.
  • Ability to use tools and diagnostic devices relevant to the electrical trade.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, circuitry, and schematics.
  • Ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately and take accurate measurements.
  • Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet, in confined spaces, indoors and outdoors in all types of weather, and on-site and underground at industrial locations.
  • Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Completion of a thorough background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, with participation in random, post-accident, and reasonable-suspicion testing as required.
Responsibilities
  • Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in industrial facilities.
  • Install electrical components including motor control centers, transformers, instrumentation, switchgear, and programmable logic controller controls.
  • Run conduit and cable trays of varying styles and sizes to electrical devices.
  • Pull wire to termination boxes, panels, and other controllers.
  • Load and unload tools, materials, and equipment.
  • Read and follow electrical codes, manuals, wiring and circuitry diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and other electrical specifications.
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and independently repair electrical issues, systems, and components with minimal direction and supervision.
  • Drive ground rods and install grounding grids.
  • Use hand tools, power tools, and electrical equipment relevant to the electrical trade.
  • Assess jobs to determine material, tool, and equipment needs.
  • Communicate and coordinate with customers to ensure successful job completion.
  • Lead smaller jobs as required.
  • Assist with paperwork and documentation for accurate record keeping.
  • Lead and mentor entry-level electricians, including electrical apprentices.
  • Work with low- and high-voltage electrical applications across construction, manufacturing, power plant, commercial, aggregate, oil and gas, coal, and wind energy environments.
  • Travel with overnight stays and work extended hours as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Three or more years of electrical experience or equivalent/relevant education.
  • Experience in industrial electrical work.

About the company

Pillar Innovations builds industrial equipment and installs technical systems for manufacturers, mines, utilities, and other industrial operators. Its engineers and tradespeople combine custom machine building with electrical work, communications networks, and fire protection for facilities that need several technical disciplines on one project. Customers hire Pillar to automate machinery, connect equipment to control rooms, or install fiber networks, and its crews maintain and repair systems after installation. The business earns money from equipment manufacturing, installation projects, and ongoing technical service. Pillar was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Grantsville, Maryland.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Grantsville, Maryland

Founded

2007

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What believers are saying

  • Workers gained ownership: February 2026 Pillar announced all employees became beneficial owners through an employee stock ownership plan.
  • Grantsville fabrication offers longer breaks: Pillar advertises four-day workweeks and a four-day weekend every other week.
  • Grantsville fitter-fabricator roles advertise hourly pay from $26 to $38 across two levels.

What critics are saying

  • Overnight travel affects certain field roles: Pillar's fatigue policy generally caps consecutive workdays at 14.
  • Round-the-clock coverage is part of Pillar's business: its automation services include 24/7 field support and troubleshooting.
  • Grantsville Controls Technician 3 applicants need a mine electrical card or willingness to obtain one within a year.

What makes Pillar Innovations unique

  • Production spans disciplines: Pillar combines fabrication, wiring, and final assembly within its 154,000-square-foot contract manufacturing facility.
  • Pillar makes specialist fiber hardware: its manufacturing services include cable assemblies approved for mining and harsh environments.
  • Panel production has regional reach: Pillar runs panel shops in Grantsville, Evansville, and Farmington.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Stock Options
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Training Programs