Lead Electrician

About the Role:

We are currently looking to add an Electrical Lead to TAI's Specialty Construction group. In this role, you will supervise a team of electricians and apprentices, ensuring industrial projects are completed safely and efficiently, while also actively performing a wide range of tasks including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex electrical systems. Key responsibilities also include project management, cost estimation, and adherence to codes like NEC and NFPA 70E.

About TAI:

TAI brings together engineering, construction, systems integration, on-site services, and technical services - combining proven execution with trusted expertise to support clients across the entire project lifecycle. Team members at TAI are capable, well-rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We have found that the best employees are the ones who recognize the importance of what they do and the ones who let that guide them in the actions they take. More than any skill, we seek people who make decisions that support the common good. We work for our clients, and we work for one another.

Here's a glimpse into your day to day:

• Install, maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems including installing conduit and wirings, motors, instrumentation, recording devices, starters and temporary wiring setups.

• Manage Electrical projects; tracking time, materials, expenses, job safety, etc.

• Ensure projects are completed on-time and within budget.

• Oversee a staff of Electricians, and Apprentices.

• Perform cost estimates, write proposals, and respond to client inquiries.

• Diagnose and correct electrical malfunctions to maintain equipment in a state of operating effectiveness.

• Maintain and repair plant instrumentation.

• Develop wiring diagrams as necessary.

• Use precision instrumentation such as voltmeter, ammeter, megger, wattmeter, etc.

• Install, maintain and repair a wide variety of cranes, elevators, power doors, hoists and related equipment. Perform all aspects of maintaining overhead crane systems.

• Complete records and inventory of supplies necessary for performance of jobs.

• Perform preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance on electrical devices and other equipment.

• Maintain personal work tools.

• Perform other duties as required.

• Conduct daily safety risk assessments on routine and non-routine job tasks.

You'll be a perfect fit if you have:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• Journeyman/Master electrician or a minimum of 8 years industrial electrical experience.

• Demonstrated proficiency in time management, communications, decision making, human relations and organization.

• Must be proficient in troubleshooting AC/DC control circuits and instrumentation with ability to read and interpret electrical control schematics.

• Working knowledge of operating principles and troubleshooting of AC and DC drives, protection and power distributions for 5KV and 480V AC systems.

• Complete knowledge of all current and voltage characteristics such as single phase, 3 phase, 110v, 220v, 440, 12.5KV and d.c. voltage.

• Working knowledge of solid state circuitry and programmable controllers.

• Knowledge of National Electric Code, NFPA 70E and other applicable safety and industry codes.

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

• Ability to perform frequent climbing of metal steps and walking on metal grating

• Proven ability to work and lead a team in a safe manner, adhere to safe practices

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay: $35-45/hour (based upon experience)

• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)

• PTO and Paid Holidays

• Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee - family) are also available!

• 401(k)with employer match

Other Offerings:

• The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects.

• The ability to balance your work and family activities.

• Flexible work schedule

• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.

• A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.

• Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements.

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TAI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.