ELECTRICIAN
Classification: Non-Exempt Status: Full-Time Reports to: Division Manager
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective
Experienced Electrician to undertake a variety of tasks relating to setting up and maintaining electrical infrastructure. Your job will involve installing electrical wiring in buildings and poles, troubleshooting malfunctions and blackouts and repairing appliances.
Due to the high amount of risk pertaining to this job, electricians must be first and foremost responsible individuals with great attention to safety precautions. The ideal candidate must also be experienced in different kinds of electrical devices and systems.
The goal will be to produce and maintain well-functioning electrical connections to minimize the probability of accidents and maximize usability of electricity in all facilities.
Essential Functions
- Executing plans of electrical wiring for well-functioning lighting, intercom and other electrical systems
- Installing electrical apparatus, fixtures and equipment for alarm and other systems
- Installing safety and distribution components
- Execute plans of electrical wiring for well-functioning lighting, intercom and other electrical systems
- Install electrical apparatus, fixtures and equipment for alarm and other systems
- Install safety and distribution components (e.g. switches, resistors, circuit-breaker panels etc.)
- Connect wiring in electrical circuits and networks ensuring compatibility of components
- Prepare and assemble conduits and connect wiring through them
- Prevent breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and insulated cables, cleaning circuits etc.
- Perform effective troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or substitute damaged units
- Proven experience as an electrician
- Experience in industrial and/or commercial electrical systems
- Demonstrable ability to use electrical and hand tools (e.g. wire strippers, voltmeter etc.) and electrical drawings and blueprints
- Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulations and guidelines
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability
- Excellent physical condition and flexibility to work long shifts and overnight
- Diploma in relevant vocational training or successfully completed apprenticeship as an electrician
- Valid license to practice profession
Knowledge:
- Working knowledge of the Safety Plan and Safety Procedures.
- Proven track record for accomplishing construction work activities.
- Working knowledge of construction phases.
- Work task recognition and applying good judgment.
- Advanced knowledge of general construction, especially electrical/mechanical systems.
Abilities:
- Ability to delegate work tasks to appropriate members of the workforce.
- Ability to effectively utilize all construction tools, including technology in construction.
- Ability to identify and mitigate personality conflicts on the worksite.
- Ability to communicate to a diversified workforce.
- Ability to listen to feedback given by managers on timelines and deliverables.
- Ability to adjust to unforeseen variables.
- Ability to recognize jobsite hazards and mitigate these hazards
Skills
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Industrial/Commercial Electrical Systems
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Ability to use electrical and hand tools
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Ability to use electrical drawings and blueprints
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Thorough knowledge of safety procedures
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Thorough knowledge of legal regulations
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Thorough knowledge of guidelines
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Complex Problem Solving
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Critical Thinking
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Excellent physical condition
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Flexibility to work long shifts
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Flexibility to work overnight
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Communication proficiency
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Multi-Tasking
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Attention to detail
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Defining problems
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Self-motivated
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Active Listening
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Ability to work under pressure
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Training
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Supervisory Responsibility
N/A
Direct Report
Reports directly to the Division Manager.
Work Environment
Exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction jobsites, the noise level at job sites may be loud. The Electrician regularly works in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity. When working inside in an office setting, the noise level is less frequent exposure to high noise levels.
Physical Demands
Spend long hours standing and walking. The electrician lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects, using computers and long hours in intense concentration using vision.
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Sitting 5%
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Walking 40%
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Standing 50%
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Lifting 5%
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Pulling/Pushing 3%
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Climbing 0%
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Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Full-Time 40 hours. May require more than 40 hours per week depending on department/project needs and deadline objectives. Monday through Friday and occasional work on weekends and nights depending on time sensitive deadlines.
Travel
Frequent travel to project sites and other business office locations.
Education and Experience
- Diploma in relevant vocational training and/or completion of an apprenticeship program in primary trade (required).
- OSHA 10 (Required).
- Valid license to practice profession.
Proficiency Computer/Machine
Security Clearance
None required.
AAP/EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Additional duties and responsibilities may apply.
