Commercial Electrician

Candidates for this position should be local to the Columbus, Ohio region.

About the role

The Electrician reports to a Superintendent or designated person to perform assigned functions in accordance with company policies and procedures, assisting in achieving the project’s goals and objectives. Work involves installation, alterations, additions, and/or repairs of electrical systems, equipment, and associated materials within the electrical construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Ace Electric’s Safety Program.
• Install electrical work in accordance with Ace Electric Standards while adhering to project plans and specifications.
• Coordinate installations with other construction trades.
• Utilize reason and logic to perform mathematical operations quickly and accurately.
• Possess a complete understanding of construction drawings and details, and visualize the 3-dimensional structure represented.
• Coordinate the materials, tools, and equipment necessary to complete assigned tasks.
• Direct the work of Electrician Helpers and Apprentices as assigned by the Superintendent or designated person.
• Accurately install conduit, wire, pre-fab assemblies, panel-boards, light fixtures, devices, and other equipment per layout by the Superintendent or designated person.
• Prevent excessive waste of labor and materials by performing high-quality installations without requiring rework.
• Follow construction drawings and other documents to ensure concealed wiring is installed before completion of wall, ceiling, and flooring finishes.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, ream, and install conduit using tools such as hacksaw, band saw, pipe threader, and conduit bender.
• Pull and terminate branch and feeder conductors.
• Terminate wiring to light fixtures, motors, panels, devices, and other electrical equipment using hand tools and power tools.
• Utilize test equipment to test voltage, amperage, and continuity of circuit wiring to ensure compatibility and safety of components.
• Troubleshoot and perform repairs on faulty circuits, equipment, or systems.
• Complete all required documentation.

Requirements

• Valid state driver's license.
• Applicable federal, state, and local certifications as required by job conditions or by the company.
• High School Graduate or GED.
• Minimum of 6 years of electrical experience preferred.
• OSHA 10 - Construction certification.
• In-depth commercial or industrial electrical construction experience.
• Ability to meet or exceed productivity goals.
• Demonstrated ability to install conduit, wire, and cable systems.
• Ability to install and terminate panels, switchboards, and other electrical equipment.
• Basic math skills and dependable transportation.
• Willingness to commute daily to remote job sites.
• Effective communication skills.
• Pass references, background check, and drug screen testing.

Working Conditions

• Work in all weather elements: heat, cold, rain, or snow, depending on job location and time of year.
• Utilize construction site sanitary facilities (Porta-Johns).
• Required to have personal tools at all times (waist tool belt weighs approximately 30 lbs.).
• Work from all types of ladders and transport/relocate ladders unassisted.
• Personal weight with tools cannot exceed the rated weight capacity of ladders used.
• Perform work at various heights, up to 90 feet from ladders, scaffolds, aerial work platforms, catwalks, and other safe work areas.
• Work in restricted or confined areas such as switchgear rooms, manholes, utility tunnels, and crawl spaces.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Regularly work 40 hours per week plus overtime as required; night shifts, weekends, and out-of-town work may be required.

Physical/Mental Functions

• Positively identify colors of wire and other items as required.
• Comprehend construction drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Bend conduit using hand benders.
• Safely use required power tools.
• Safely operate construction equipment (trencher, forklift, aerial work platforms, etc.).
• Dig trenches using hand tools or power equipment.
• Comprehend and practice safe work procedures as outlined in the Company Safety Handbook.
• Operate two-handed tools such as cable cutters, hammer drills, and compression tools.
• Operate company truck with manual and automatic transmission.
• Read and interpret maps, instructional manuals, work site directions, and written instructions.
• Hear and see well (either natural or with correction).
• Bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Tolerate prolonged standing and movement on foot.
• Climb ladders (all types).
• Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers; completing overhead work for full-day assignments.
• Transition from employee parking area or street into construction work areas, accessing all levels of the building, even if the only means is by OSHA-approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction but acceptable for use.
• Secure tools and materials from storage areas to complete assigned tasks.