Master Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: The Master Electrician is responsible for performing a variety of electrical trade functions such as the installation, maintenance, or repair of equipment for the generation, distribution, or utilization of electric energy at the Great Lakes Toxicology and Ecology division-Duluth laboratory facility. This position may be expected to respond to after-hour emergency situations. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform installation, preventative maintenance and repairs to buildings, physical plant equipment, support equipment, control systems, and utility systems.
• Test electrical currents or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
• Work from drawings, layouts, blueprints, or other specifications, locating and diagnosing trouble in the electrical system or equipment.
• Inspect and test systems to verify system compliance with plans and specification or to detect and locate malfunctions.
• Respond to after-hour emergency situations within 30 minutes of notification.
• Comply with all applicable standards, policies, and procedures, including safety procedures and the maintenance of a clean work area.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent General Educational Development (GED) Certificate.
• Must possess and maintain a State Certified Master Electrician License.
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience in the electrical trade.
• Knowledge and understanding of the current National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Knowledge of standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of standard environmental methods, practices and techniques used in an industrial or commercial environment, preferably government related environment.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Must have a working knowledge and comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and driving history must meet company standards throughout employment.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and a background check as a condition of employment and to obtain access to federal installations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, walking; using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reaching with hands and arms; balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; talking or hearing. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

IntegriWard, LLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at View email address on ziprecruiter.com or View phone number on ziprecruiter.com. Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.