Electrician - industrial installation

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina with offices spanning the United States, primarily southeast and central United States.
Plan the layout, install and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment according to customer specifications and blueprints by performing the following duties in a safe and timely manner.
Plan installations to minimize waste, provide future access and avoid unsightly, hazardous and unreliable wiring consistent with code.

• Measure, cut, bend, thread and assemble conduit using hacksaw, pipe threader and conduit bender assisted by Electrician Helper.
• Pull wiring through conduit, splices wire by stripping leads of insulation then twisting or soldering wires together and applying tape or terminal caps.
• Connect wiring to lighting, power equipment, switch boxes, relays and breaker panels.
• Connect power cables to electric motors or pumps and installs grounding leads.
• Connect power cables to equipment, such as electric range or motor, and install grounding leads.
• Test continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using testing instruments, such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope.
• Observe functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Must have completed Construction Electrician Course at a technical or trade school with at least 1 year of experience in the field or a minimum of 3 years of experience working as Electrician Helper in the field.

In some cases, the Electrician may be required to have state or local certifications.
Utilize basic math and calculator, read tape measure and understand operation and usage of volt meter/multimeter.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively, operate moving equipment and work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments.
This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.