Apprentice Electrician - Energy Systems Southeast LLC

Apprentice / Electrician

Energy Systems Southeast, LLC (ESSE), is currently searching for Apprentice / Electrician.

We currently have a project that consists of installing generators & transfer switches for cell tower sites, various commercial jobs, and electrical service work. We are looking for self-motivated electricians with a strong work ethic to join our team here at ESSE in Mississippi mainly but we do work all the Southeast.

Primary Job Responsibilities and Skills:

• Understanding and ability to work with crew lead to perform maintenance/installation of electrical components within commercial properties and wireless cell sites which involves cabinet sets, main distribution panels (200 amp to 2000 amps+) disconnects, meter pedestals/cans, transformers, emergency generators, manual transfer switches, automatic transfer switches, etc.
• Work on and understand single phase and three phase. (120/240, 120/240 Delta, 120/208 Y, 277/480) with supervision
• Read and accurately interpret construction electrical drawings.
• Assist/perform civil work including grounding, trenching, and conduit installation, prior excavating equipment operating a plus.
• Operate test equipment such as voltmeters, meg tester, amp meters, and high potential test equipment.
• Understanding and compliance with company and government operating plans and procedures.
• National Electric Code (NEC), OSHA, DOT, etc.
• Organize materials and tools to maintain clean and neat work areas.
• Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies.
• Be able to work alongside the people assigned to your team.
• Experience in operating excavation and back fill equipment safely a plus.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Candidate must have a minimum 4+ years of electrical experience.
• Must have a clean driver's license and be insurable. CDL is not mandatory, but is preferred.
• Drug-Free Workplace: Must be able to pass a drug test upon hiring and any time during employment (sporadic drug testing with a zero-tolerance policy).
• Strong work ethic required: initiative, tenacity & enjoys a challenge.
• Knowledge of NEC, electricity, voltage and current relationships for both AC and DC circuits
• Have working experience of all electrical systems: single phase, three phase, control circuits, and all aspects of electrical distribution.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs. Must have reliable transportation.
• Travel is required throughout Southeast. When traveling, the company provides hotel, vehicle and meals.
• Must have basic to average proficiency with Microsoft Office products to include Outlook, and Internet-based programs.