Industrial Electrician and Technician

Department OptimERA Tech Terms Full‑Time or Rotational Schedules Available (Example: ~6‑8 weeks on, 2‑4 weeks off) Hourly Compensation $45 - $65 per hour (DOE) Housing, Travel, Vehicle, Utility Benefits Medical, Dental, Optical, Life/Flight 401(k) with match PTO + Federal Holiday Hourly fringe benefits paid in lieu of benefits for rotational non‑fulltime employees Ideal Applicant Not afraid of challenging working environments (cold, wind, rain, snow, long hours) Wants to work overtime Motivated, pays attention to detail, takes pride in work; the job isn’t done until it’s done Desire to learn and adapts to new situations quickly Able to work independently Good with electronics and software interfaces Rises to the occasion, isn’t afraid of a challenge Good communication skills, written and verbal Stays calm in tense situations Willing to travel, work in remote locations and likes small towns Purpose of Position Electrician technicians will work under the direction of the Operations Branch of OptimERA Holdings Inc. Technician/Electricians will carry out daily maintenance tasks, field service calls, and assist with all new construction projects related to industrial, commercial, and telecommunications installations. They will be responsible for all code‑compliant new construction, repairs, maintenance, and required upgrades to ensure code compliance. The ideal technician is highly self‑motivated, professional, and capable of managing their workload and prioritizing tasks in a fast‑paced environment. They shall interact directly and indirectly with customers and vendors in a professional manner to help remedy service‑related issues with a strict level of confidentiality. They may be required to provide daily supervision and facilitate on‑the‑job training of an apprentice throughout their employment. Position's Customer(s) Service level customers, management, internal employees, vendors, and accounting. Essential Duties of Position Daily Tasks (40%) Perform routine checks of operation sites and job sites. Assist with service calls and carry out troubleshooting of customer services, both remotely and in person. Perform general maintenance of customer equipment. Perform routine site upgrades & maintenance; cable organization, generator maintenance, inventory, cleaning, and other duties as assigned. Perform new installation of consumer‑level fixed‑wireless and dedicated service connections at customer locations. New Site Installation and Development/General Electrical Contracting Support (25%) Assist with site visits to new locations. Assist with development of material take‑offs for new site construction. Mobilize and inventory materials received for site construction. Install communications cabling, electrical infrastructure, enclosures, structures, and apparatuses and power systems as required for new site construction. Construction and Maintenance (10%) Maintenance of existing communications sites, grounding, bonding and physical hardware checks. Assist with erection of new towers and structures. Inventory and maintain safety equipment. Maintain and document required site signage. Attend position‑specific training as required. Documentation and Reporting (25%) Organize, document, and orderly file installed equipment and associated manuals and reference materials. Document and label cabling, electrical circuit and panel schedules. Track hours and report tasks performed and billable hours as required on a daily, monthly, or assigned schedule. Job Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Experience with industry and technologies related to the development, deployment, and operation of a telecommunications company. Industrial and commercial electrical construction and troubleshooting experience. Familiarity with microwave technology, both licensed and unlicensed. Experience with troubleshooting electrical and mechanical components. Strong organizational, project management, problem‑solving skills and multitasking ability. Desire to learn new systems and broaden knowledge base. Years of Experience Required Minimum of 4+ years of experience as a Journeyman electrician. Basic Microsoft Office and computer skills, with the ability to become familiar with company‑specific programs and software related to troubleshooting, configuration, development, and human resources. Minimum of 2 years industry‑related experience, preference given to telecommunications and/or industrial power and controls experience. Education Required High School diploma or GED required. Additional Training (Not Required) Industrial controls experience HVAC experience – residential and/or commercial/industrial Hydraulic controls Automation/PLC system troubleshooting Water & wastewater system and controls Certifications Required State of Alaska Certificate of Fitness for unlimited Electrical Journeyman. Reporting Relationships Position reports to: Employer, Electrical Administrator or direct supervisor. Number of Direct Reports 1 – Apprentice as assigned. Physical Requirements Physical effort may include stooping, kneeling, touching, feeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Clarity of vision to see near, mid‑range, and color. Ability to use a computer monitor throughout the course of a normal workday, perform repetitive keyboarding activities and operate general office equipment. Must have the ability to communicate orally, both in person and over the telephone. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and work in cramped spaces. Sufficient balance for occasional use of a step ladder. Sufficient hearing, vision, depth perception, and hand‑to‑eye coordination to perform job duties. Visual and auditory acuity necessary to operate equipment and identify color‑coding. Ability to tolerate temperature and weather extremes, fumes, odors, dust, low light conditions. Sufficient strength, dexterity, and coordination to perform job duties. Working Conditions Position will include mostly field and site work but will also include central office network/clerical environment work. Limited travel to remote sites throughout Alaska and to the lower 48 states is expected. Ability to work extended hours without notice in order to resolve service‑impacting issues. Minimal clerical and office work is expected. Driving Requirements Must have a valid driver’s license. OptimERA Holding Inc. will not discriminate against applicants, apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or age 40 years or older. #J-18808-Ljbffr optimerainc