Lead Switchgear Production Tech

Position Summary

Lead Switchgear Production Tech is responsible for directing work efforts, guiding, monitoring, and leading a team or department. They motivate their teammates and inspire positive communication within the team to achieve production and safety goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day tasks and duties as other employees in the department.
• Communicate and collaborate with other team members.
• Give out work assignments and schedule work as needed or assigned.
• Lead by example, following all department, company, customer, state, and federal laws/procedures.
• Ensure team has necessary equipment and tools to complete tasks; schedule equipment maintenance as required.
• Maybe required to complete specific reports, forms, and other information required by department/division.
• May be asked to participate in interview process for new team members based on need.
• Mentor and coach team of technicians; audit performance quality and build training plans for direct reports.
• Ensure staff is motivated and productive.
• Cultivate and maintain customer relationships with internal customers, external customers, and vendors.
• Conduct client communication in a highly customer service-oriented manner.
• Work with local leadership to ensure continuous improvement strategic business initiatives are implemented and maintained.
• Report any employee, team, WC, safety, or other concerns to manager.
• Work may require flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and night work to work, coordinate, and/or communicate location business needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience And Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED and a minimum of 5 years related experience.
• Knowledge of various industry standards such as: NETA, NEC, OSHA and NFPA.
• Production and field leads: thorough understanding of heavy industrial, utility, large commercial, renewable energy, and ability to troubleshoot complex business issues.
• Production and warehouse leads: understand shipping, inventory, site specific procedures and contact.
• Must be able to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.
• Must be available for out-of-town work.
• Strong communication (written and oral).
• Able to communicate with a variety of individuals and departments.
• Able to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work with various people throughout the organization.
• Customer Focused.
• Focus on accuracy and efficiencies.
• For positions that utilize a company vehicle, will be required to have a valid driver’s license.