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Position Title: Travel Electrician (Critical Power / UPS / Industrial Projects)
Location:Travel Role — Based out of Lowell, AR
Clearance Requirements:None
Position Status:Contract-to-Hire
Pay Rate: $42/ per hour on W2 (plus per diem and lodging provided)
Position Description
We are seeking an experienced Licensed Electrician with strong industrial and critical power experience to support UPS and generator replacement projects across multiple commercial client sites nationwide. This role operates as a Lead Electrician/Foreman and involves overseeing field teams, executing high-priority electrical system upgrades, and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to engineering standards.
This position requires extensive travel and the ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and extended trip durations. Ideal candidates are reliable, safety-focused, skilled in conduit installation, power systems, and UPS replacement, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with demanding timelines.
Key Responsibilities
Lead onsite teams of licensed electricians and apprentices on heavy commercial and industrial electrical projects
Install, terminate, and troubleshoot UPS systems, generators, wiring, conduit (¾”–4” EMT and rigid), and distribution equipment
Execute conduit bending, wire pulling, equipment swap-outs, and general electrical installation
Oversee shutdown, swap, and restart of UPS systems at retail and industrial power sites
Read, interpret, and execute from blueprints, schematics, one-lines, and project documentation
Operate scissor lifts, boom lifts, bucket trucks, and other elevated work platforms
Maintain accurate documentation, communication logs, safety procedures, and work reports
Support a fast-paced workflow requiring extended hours (targeting ~60 hours/week, not guaranteed)
Required Skills & Experience
Active Journeyman Electrician License (any U.S. state accepted)
Minimum 3+ years of industrial, manufacturing, or heavy commercial electrical experience
Experience with UPS systems, critical power systems, generators, and 24V DC–480V AC electrical environments
Experience leading crews or functioning in a Foreman-level role
Ability to bend, install, and run conduit (EMT and rigid), pull wire, and perform terminations
Experience with lifts and elevated work environments
Valid driver's license with clean MVR
Ability and willingness to travel full-time with no fixed rotation schedule
Preferred (Not Required)
CompTIA NFPA 70E Training (preferred, not required)
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
Experience working on Walmart, big-box retail sites, or large-scale distribution centers
PLC, automation, or industrial controls experience
About Seneca Resources
At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.
When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.
Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.