Electrical Lead - Standby Generator Installation

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical portion of residential standby generator installations.
• Install and wire standby generators, automatic transfer switches, load-management equipment, disconnects, breakers, and related electrical components.
• Perform electrical service work required for generator installations.
• Run conduit, wire, and cable between generators, transfer switches, electrical panels, and related equipment.
• Complete terminations and electrical connections according to manufacturer specifications and applicable electrical codes.
• Absorb generator startup, testing, and commissioning.
• Verify proper generator operation and automatic power transfer.
• Troubleshoot electrical, control-wiring, transfer-switch, and generator-related issues.
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams, installation plans, manufacturer specifications, and job documentation.
• Inspect existing electrical systems and identify potential installation issues before work begins.
• Cookordinate with gas and propane installers, generator installers, project managers, inspectors, and other trades.
• Ensure installations meet applicable electrical codes, permitting requirements, manufacturer specifications, and company standards.
• Lead, train, and provide direction to electrical helpers and less-experienced installers.
• Maintain an organized work vehicle, tools, materials, and jobsite.
• Complete required job documentation, photographs, testing records, and installation checklists.
• Communicate professionally with homeowners throughout the installation process.
• Maintain a clean and safe jobsite from arrival through completion.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least one year of hands-on residential electrical experience is preferred.
• Standby generator installation experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience installing and wiring automatic transfer switches is preferred.
• Strong understanding of residential electrical services, panels, breakers, grounding, bonding, conduit, and wiring methods.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, electrical plans, and manufacturer installation manuals.
• Familiarity with generator controls and load-management systems is a plus.
• Ability to independently diagnose and resolve electrical problems in the field.
• Crew leadership or electrical-helper training experience is preferred.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• State or local electrical licenses and certifications, as required for the work performed.
• Ability to safely operate common electrical hand tools, power tools, meters, and testing equipment.