Lead Maintenance Electrician

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

Must have good communication skills, have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

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

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