Electrician

Electrician Position

Position Summary

Performs a variety of electrical trade functions, such as installing, maintaining, or repairing equipment for the generation, distribution, or utilization of electric energy. Requires rounded training and experience, usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs tasks in accordance with work schedules and material requirements to ensure contract requirements are properly met
• Complies with safety, security, property and material management, as well as time and attendance policies
• Performs work in the most effective and efficient manner
• Accomplishes work in accordance with authorized Work Orders and contract requirements for response and performance
• Completes Work Order feedback in accordance with established procedures
• Maintains, enhances, repairs, and installs electrical system components including, but not limited to:
• Wiring systems
• Conduit systems
• Cable systems
• Conductors
• Switches, receptacles, outlets, and device plates
• Motor control centers
• Control switchboards and consoles
• Lightning protection systems
• Fixtures
• Electrical kitchen equipment
• Kitchen and building ventilating fans
• Sump pumps
• Garbage disposal units
• Electrical heaters in all applicable buildings, structures, and facilities.
• Grounds service equipment
• Provides temporary electrical service in emergencies by providing emergency lighting systems
• Creates estimates
• Tests circuits and loads
• Provides standby electrical services for special events
• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit
• Pulls wiring through conduit
• Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps
• Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment
• Installs control and distribution apparatuses such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels
• Connects power cables to equipment such as electric range or motor
• Installs grounding leads.
• Tests continuity of circuits to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, multimeter, voltmeter and oscilloscope
• Ensures functionality of installed equipment or systems to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
• Repairs faulty equipment or systems
• Assists Generator Technician in the performance of electrical tasks
• Assists in the procurement of parts and materials for job completion
• Performs other electrical duties within the scope of the position as assigned to support facility operations.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Journey/Tradesman State License required
• Must have one-year certificate from college or technical school; or minimum five years journeyman level electrician experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with power generation equipment above 250 KW is preferred.

Skills/Abilities

• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of confined space entry and lock out tag out procedures.
• Must have the ability to deal with problems involving several variables in adverse situations
• Ability to safely utilize, operate, and maintain hand and power tools common to the electrical trade
• Ability to interpret and apply NEC, local codes, blueprints, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings
• Knowledge of operation and installation of a variety of complete electrical systems equipment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit for prolonged periods
• Must be able to bend, stoop, climb, reach, stretch, kneel, and squat.
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks or motions for prolonged periods.
• Must have sufficient physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina to complete various tasks.
• Must have the ability to maintain assigned work hours.
• Must have sufficient endurance to perform tasks over long periods of time.

Work Environment

• This role requires work in non-office settings such as machinery rooms, electrical distribution centers, server rooms, and industrial locations.
• Work requires exposure to heat/cold, noise, dust, mist, and/or fumes.
• Required the ability to climb ladders and work at heights.
• Requires wearing personal protective equipment such, safety glasses, fall protection harness, protective-toe footwear, gloves, hard hat, and hearing protection.
• Work hazards include electrical shock, confined spaces, and noise hazards.

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Must be able to obtain a favorable National Agency Check (NAC) per contract.
• Must complete all mandated training requirements per government and management directives.
• Must be proficient with the English Language per contract.

Hourly Rate: $39.36

Work Environment:

• Indoor, uncontrolled climate with exposure to moving equipment, mechanical, chemical or biological hazards, confined spaces or heights
• The employee will be around moving machinery.
• The employee will be exposed to marked changes in temperature and humidity.
• The employee will be exposed to dust, fumes, and or gases.
• The employee will be driving frequently. This position requires driving a company or government vehicle.

Physical / Mental Requirements:

This position requires Independent Problem Solving - Frequently

This position requires Decision-Making - Frequently

This position requires ability to use effective verbal/written communication skills - Frequently

This position requires ability to interpret data (text ad numeric) - Frequently

This position requires Organization skills - Frequently

This position requires reading comprehension and writing - Frequently

How many hours per day does this position require the employee to Sit - 1 hour

How many hours per day does this position require the employee to Stand - 4 hours

How many hours per day does this position require the employee to Walk - 3 hours

Carry up to 10 lbs - Frequently - Bend/Stoop - Frequently

Carry 11-24 lbs - Frequently - Squat - Frequently

Carry 25-34 lbs - Frequently - Crawl - Frequently

Carry 35-50 lbs - Occasionally - Climb heights - Frequently

Carry 51-74 lbs - Occasionally - Reach above Shoulder - Frequently

Carry up to 100 lbs - Occasionally - Crouch - Frequently

Lift up to 10 lbs - Frequently - Kneel - Frequently

Lift 11-24 lbs - Frequently - Balance - Frequently

Lift 25- 34 lbs - Frequently - Push/Pull - Frequently

Lift 35-50 lbs - Frequently

Lift 51-74 lbs - Occasionally

Lift up to 100 lbs - Occasionally

This position requires: - Right Foot - Left Foot

Employee to use feet for repetitive movement as in