Commercial Electrician

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Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role

Commercial Electrician

Your Role Accountabilities

• Responsible for oversight and operation of commercial building normal, life safety and emergency electrical systems and related components encompassing utility cabinets and transformers through switchboards, risers and distribution panels.

• Oversee installation, start-up, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment associated with emergency power systems including diesel generators, paralleling switchgear breakers and controls, UPS systems/batteries, static switches and automatic transfer switches.

• Operate, test, troubleshoot, repair, and bypass building fire alarm and suppression systems, as required for inspection and/or to support ongoing construction efforts.

• Performs daily area checks, identifying and/or making repairs to lighting and electrical distribution components; identifies other trade deficiencies to Work Order Control.

• Performs all other tasks assigned by Lead Electrician /Electrical Manager in a manner consistent with all applicable NFPA 70 safety guidelines in a 24/7/365 environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years directly related and progressively responsible electrical experience required, preferably in a critical infrastructure environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent and one of the following: Class I/Class II or IEC Journeymans license, completion of an accredited apprenticeship program and or two year certificate program at a vocational or technical training school and or a combination of any of the above with appropriate OJT or apprenticeship time and experience.
• Critical System Experience in sequence and operation of; emergency diesel generators, UPS systems/batteries, static switches, fire suppression systems, paralleling switchgear, automatic transfer switches, and utility breakers and controls
• General understanding of above and below ground utility services, transformers, and distribution switchgear

How We Get Things Done…

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Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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