Industrial Electrician (Regional Travel)

About the role

This position will be based out of our Sanders Quarry in Warrenton, VA and will service other locations around Northern Virginia including: Warrenton, Manassas, Stafford, Woodbridge. Up to 70% local travel during the day. Minimal overnight travel required.

Essential Functions

• Assist a skilled electrician by supplying materials, equipment, and tools at the scene of jobs.
• Participate in stringing overhead/underground lines and cables and in installing conduit and wire.
• Participate as a trainee in the installation, maintenance, and repair of wiring systems and other electrical or electronic equipment.
• Learn the practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment of the Electrician's trade.
• Learn to read and draw simple electrical sketches.
• Learn the occupational hazards of the Electrician's trade.
• Gradually perform assigned tasks with less supervision.
• Learn how to operate power driven machinery such as roto-hammers, band saws, drill presses, or grinders.
• Use common hand tools such as a screwdriver, wrench, hammer, or other similar tools.
• Perform routine installations and repairs of fuses, motors, sensors including terminations, electrical construction & installation.
• Learn procedures for Electrical ARC Flash Protection, Electrical LO/TO and General Safety Precautions for Troubleshooting.
• Able to Label Disconnect switches and Devices
• Work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality support to the plant operations.

Critical Competencies

• Equipment Operation — Proficiency in operating large equipment, including understanding the controls, gauges, and indicators. Ability to manipulate equipment accurately and smoothly for various tasks. Skill in handling attachments and understanding their applications.
• Safety Awareness — Ability to recognize, understand, and adhere to safety protocols and procedures in the workplace; proactive in identifying potential hazards, taking steps to mitigate risks, and ensuring that both personal and collective safety are maintained in all tasks and environments.
• Technical Expertise — Solid mechanical understanding of mobile equipment, including basic maintenance checks and troubleshooting minor issues. Ability to identify signs of equipment malfunction and report them to the maintenance team.
• Material Handling — Proficient in loading various materials onto trucks, conveyors, or other transport vehicles while maintaining load stability and distribution. Ability to estimate weights and volumes for optimal loading and transportation efficiency.
• Problem Solving — Identify, analyze, and resolve work-related issues efficiently and effectively using practical knowledge, experience, and hands-on skills. This involves identifying the problem, diagnosing the cause, finding practical solutions, implementing fixes, and adapting to unexpected challenges.
• Teamwork and Collaboration — Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with others to achieve common goals; contributes positively to group efforts, sharing knowledge, and being open to others' ideas and feedback.
• Adaptability — Adapts to new conditions, is flexible and open-minded when facing challenges, and maintains high performance during change.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Continuing education in related coursework is desirable
• Some experience in the aggregate or related industry preferred
• Some related experience working with electricity is desired
• Some experience working safely with hand and power tools
• Possess and maintain a valid Driver's License
• Some computer skills; cell phones and other electronic devices
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn to perform simple algebraic calculation (pipe bending)
• Ability to plan and work effectively
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions in the English language
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds and to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Must have the ability to drive a repair truck or fork truck on a daily basis
• Ability to distinguish and designate terminations and voltage of color-coded electrical systems
• Must be able to lift arms above shoulder level
• Perform heavy manual labor requiring mechanical dexterity under varying weather conditions
• Ability to work in a very stressful, deadline-oriented environment that requires complex, technical information and decision making
• Must be able to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Test electrical equipment, Electrical PPE, Electrician's hand tools and motorized vehicles

Pay

Hourly Range: the hourly range for this role is between $28.00 - $45.00. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate's compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.