Lead Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

Kwolyewm Services, LLC is seeking a Lead Electrician to lead work teams in testing, calibration, modification, maintenance, repair and servicing of electrical and fire life safety infrastructure and facility support equipment. Installing electrical devices, wiring, and systems. Monitors and maintain safe operating condition of all electrical systems and related equipment. This job class requires knowledge of federal and state codes, laws, and regulations regarding electrical and fire life safety installation, repair, and maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads work teams, prioritizes, assigns, and coordinates daily staff activities.
• Complies with National Electrical Code and company standards when wiring equipment, following all applicable safety policies and codes.
• Works standard computations relating to the load requirements of wiring and electrical equipment.
• Uses a variety of electrical power and hand tools, measuring and testing instruments.
• Works from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications.
• Installs, maintains, and operates electrical systems, equipment, and appliances, such as generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, electric gate crossings, signals, switches, or other equipment.
• Locates and diagnoses problems in the electrical system or equipment.
• Records and reports inspections, repairs performed, and equipment replaced.
• Assists in monitoring and training of Electricians, General Maintenance Workers, and Maintenance Trades Helper; provides instruction and reviews completed projects.
• Ensure safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to develop, read, understand, and interpret schematics and blueprints and to do standard computations.
• Knowledge of NEC and electrical/wiring principles; building codes, local, state, and federal regulations on electrical and fire life safety installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to act responsively to customer inquires and requests; and to escalate the more difficult matters appropriately.
• Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time, and adapt to changing work priorities.
• Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance, to work independently and as part of a team, and to build effective working relationships.
• Ability to manage material resources, changing priorities, workflow, multiple projects, and deadlines.
• Use of own tools may be required.
• Ability to work safely and understand all safety requirements and company policy.
• Ability to travel to various facilities.

Certificates or Licenses Required

• The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state, and/or contract requirements:
  • State Electrician's License
  • Valid Driver's License

Physical Requirements

• Using fine motor coordination, concentration, and good vision to differentiate between colors.
• Bending, kneeling, stooping, and maneuvering in and around work areas.
• May lift or move boxes or equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Working in confined spaces.
• Climbing ladders.

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment with limited privacy and exposure to noise from others conducting business. The remainder of the work is performed on job sites in the field, driving to and from the worksite. Employees may be exposed to hazardous equipment, toxic substances, noise from equipment, and, depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat.

Disclaimer

• The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisors' instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

Kwolyewm Services, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position or to participate in the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].