GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE
The Lead Electrician is responsible for providing senior level electrical expertise and supervision for the installation, maintenance, and repair of low, medium, and high voltage electrical systems. Coordinate work requests with client (Floor Manager, Facility Manager, & Engineers). Review, plan, & obtain project materials and inspect electrical projects. This position will require an advanced journey-level electrician with experience in a commercial or industrial setting, ensuring all work is performed safely and in compliance with the NEC, NFPA, and federal regulations.
The Lead Electrician guides a team of electricians, assigning and monitoring work to ensure that all electrical systems support the critical mission of the facility.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION
- Supervision and training: Leads, guides, and trains electricians and technicians, assigning work orders, setting priorities, and inspecting completed tasks to ensure quality and compliance.
- Conduct operational status checks.
- Install, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain a variety of electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, and environmental controls.
- Ability to identify and diagnose faults in electrical systems and ancillary equipment.
- Replace defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring.
- Working standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment.
- Assist with parts, material storage, and inventory.
- Develop training programs for teammates.
- Assist with general HVAC, plumbing or general maintenance work.
- Any and all other duties assigned by your Supervisor/Manager.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
- EXPERIENCE: Three to five years' experience in electrical maintenance and repair. Previous experience in an industrial/commercial environment is required. Previous experience in raised floor/data center mission critical environments preferred.
- SKILLS:
- Must have good communication skills, have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to read blueprints, building plans and schematics as required.
- Must be able to read and comply with work orders concerning service, modification, or installation of equipment.
- The ability to use a variety of power tools, hand tools, measuring and testing instruments, and meters safely.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Products, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- ADDITIONAL:
- Hands-on ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
- Required to work independently and with limited supervision.
- Comply with all policies, safety guidelines, and procedures; follow all contract specifications and maintain compliance.
- Must be able to maintain regular and acceptable attendance, follow directions, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow posted work rules/procedures.
- Must have a government security clearance or ability to obtain upon on hire.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
- HS Diploma or GED required; Associates or Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field desired.
- Master Electrical License preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The work environment, while generally hazard free, may include some exposure to dust and varying temperatures. This position requires the individual to work both inside and outside, sometimes in inclement weather conditions. May require lifting up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Constant walking and standing for extended periods of time may be required. Reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, kneeling, and balancing may be needed. Significant hand and finger dexterity is required, along with the ability to work in tight/confined spaces. In addition, the use of ladders may be required, which includes the ability to use/carry ladders, lift, and climb up to 30ft. in length.
WORK HOUR REQUIREMENT
This position is full time (40 hours per week) and may include some shift work including Saturdays and Sundays. Ability to work overtime as needed.
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL
This position is designated as essential. This means that when the facility is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in this position may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at the facility
