Electrician

About the role

Responsible for maintaining, repairing, and updating electrical equipment throughout the Company. Installs power sources and wiring, troubleshoots electrical problems, restores power when failures occur, and designs circuitry for special projects. Maintains parts inventory, completes work order records, and files all related paperwork. Assists area staff as required, responds to special requests, and keeps management well informed of area activities and of any significant problems.

Responsibilities

• Affirms compliance with NEC, OSHA, NFPA, etc. requirements.
• Plans and develops work schedules, equipment usage schedules, priority of electrical expenditures, and procedures for equipment and building maintenance.
• Makes correct and effective repairs, adjustments, etc. to electrical-mechanical equipment.
• Performs skilled routine and emergency electrical-mechanical work.
• Performs troubleshooting, diagnostics, and analysis of electrical-mechanical equipment.
• Reads blueprints of electrical/mechanical equipment.
• Performs Lockout/Tagout as required.
• Checks to determine if other, unassigned work in the immediate area, needs attention and proactively responds to the need; reports same to Senior Electrician and/or Electrical Supervisor.
• Documents and reports time worked and materials used.
• Makes routine decisions involving electrical-mechanical equipment operation and maintenance, and safe work practices.
• Maintains inventory records for electrical supplies.
• Completes work orders, list materials issued and used, and documents electrical work repairs.
• Ensures work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Observes safety regulations and procedures.
• Ensures adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Completes special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High school graduate or equivalent with 2-year federally approved technical training program in electrical repair and maintenance; OR Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. A journeyman electrician license is also.
• Required Knowledge: Knowledge of wiring, circuitry, installation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials common to the electrical/mechanical trade.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and regulations.
• Knowledge of electrical applications for high and low voltage electrical systems.
• Skill in the installation, repair, and maintenance of all types of electrical system equipment and components.
• Experience Required: A minimum of two (2) years of electrical repair and maintenance experience.
• Skills/Abilities: Well-organized and detail oriented.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to meet deadlines and manage projects.
• Able to coordinate well with other departments and personnel.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to obtain a Criminal History Background Check and drug screen.
• Valid Virginia Driver License within 6 months.

Physical Activities and Requirements

• Climbing: Including ladders, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc.
• Stooping: Bending downward and forward at the waist. Requires full use of lower extremities and back muscles.
• Crawling: Moving on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing: For extended time periods.
• Walking: Especially for long distances.
• Pushing: Using upper body to press against something with steady force.
• Pulling: Using upper body to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects.
• Lifting: Use of upper body and back muscles to lift objects.
• Finger Dexterity: Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together.
• Grasping: Using fingers and palm on an object.
• Feeling: Perceiving sensual characteristics of objects including size, shape, texture, temperature, etc. through touch.
• Talking: Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.