Commercial Electrician

About the role

Install, maintain, and repair commercial electrical systems, wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with all relevant codes.

Responsibilities

• Install conduit systems, hang light fixtures, install feeder wire and terminate electrical panels
• Underground raceway installation
• Overhead Conduit Installation including EMT, GRC, IMC from ½” to 4”
• Branch Wire Sorting and Pulling
• Branch Terminations on Source and Device/Fixture Side
• General Understanding of Lighting Controls
• Basic Code Requirements for Other Electrical Systems such as Fire Alarm
• Layout, install, repair or replace electrical wiring, equipment, components and fixtures using hand and power tools; based on job specifications, electrical drawings and local codes
• Inspect and trouble shoot electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety rules
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures to ensure compatibility and safety of system
• Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including circuit tracers, volt meters, megger, proximity testers and ohmmeters
• Install panel boards, transformers, motor control centers and motors
• Layout and work from ladders, aerial lifts, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, outlet/junction boxes, fixtures and fixture whips
• Place conduit, pipes or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
• Maintain trade specific tools and are required as shown in Adams Electric’s tool list
• Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit and moving and lifting heavy objects
• Assist with administration duties such as preparing Jobsite Safety Analysis, Jobsite Hazard Analysis and preparation of safety reports
• Direct and instruct apprentices and helpers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in safely manner to meet Adams Electric Company requirements
• Notify the Foreman when operation could be hazardous or could cause safety violation
• Work with foreman to resolve all QA/QC issues in timely manner
• Ensure all work is install on time and the quality of installation meets Adams Electric Company standards
• Responsible for maintaining and organizing material for current task
• Responsible for maintaining and organizing a clean work station and properly storing all material and company tools for task
• Read and interpret Electrical Drawings including, but not limited to Power, Lighting, Fire Alarm, Systems, Nurse Call
• Read and interpret Architectural Drawings in order to coordinate power, lighting and data locations within walls, ceilings, casework, etc.
• Review Adams shop drawings with Foreman for task to ensure quality of installation meets Adams Electric Company requirements
• Read and interpret BIM drawings including, but not limited to Power, Lighting, Fire Alarm, Systems, Nurse Call, Pre-Fabrication
• Share ideas with Foreman and coworkers and constantly explore opportunities for Pre-Fabrication in all pieces of work

Requirements

• OSHA 10
• 4–6 years related experience or equivalent knowledge and experience

Safety

• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (Hard hat, vest, protective eye ware, safety boots)