LEAD ELECTRICIAN JOB DESCRIPTION
COMMERCIAL SOLAR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
CLASSIFICATION/POSITION TYPE:
Non-Exempt/Full-Time/Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (40 Hours/Week) with occasional evening and weekend overtime.
REPORTS TO:
Operations Director and/or Superintendent
OVERVIEW:
Working under the direct supervision of the Operations Director and/or Superintendent, the Lead Electrician will be responsible for the construction, installation and modification of electrical appliances, systems, facilities, and related controls of varying design and/or complexity. The incumbent will be required to both take direction and work intuitively to support the completion of the company's goals and objectives in a professionally and culturally appropriate manner as per SEL Constructions policies and procedures while exceeding the expectations of our clients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Lead Electrician position demands the ability to perform complex electrical troubleshooting, commissioning, and preventative maintenance in the construction, installation, modification, maintenance and repair of appliances, systems, facilities and related electrical controls and devices. The following duties (which are not limited to) will also be:
Troubleshooting and diagnosing faulty systems, devices, and parts by utilizing testing equipment and as well as hand tools to identify the sources of the malfunction to resolve the issue.
Proficiency in electrical competencies including identification of faults in AC/DC electrical systems and the capacity to troubleshoot and resolve them.
Analyzing electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects as well as the necessity for modification or maintenance and to ensure code compliance.
Verifying the compatibility and safety of electrical systems by testing the continuity of circuits within the wiring, equipment, and fixtures by utilizing testing devices to ensure the integrity and functionality of the entire system.
Providing continuous feedback to management regarding any potential hazards associated with the ongoing operation of equipment.
Performing job duties on ladders, scaffolding, and roofs to install, maintain or repair any electrical wiring, equipment and/or fixtures.
Completing physically demanding tasks such as (but not limited to): trench digging, underground installation of conduit, and long-term bending, crouching, pulling, lifting, etc.
Understanding plans, specifications, contracts, blueprints, safety documents and any other workplace or job site related documentation pertaining to each job.
Demonstrating efficient problem-solving skills while Identifying and mitigating safety hazards, code violations and other electrical issues
CORE COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum 3 years experience in a commercial, industrial, or solar electrician journeyman capacity with thorough understanding of electrical equipment, high and low voltages, electrical theory, power generation, switchgear maintenance and paralleling procedures.
Possess strong working knowledge of job site safety with the ability to thoroughly evaluate job hazards and complete pre-work task planning with an emphasis on identifying electrical hazards and proper safety procedures.
Versed in all electrical test equipment to diagnose or troubleshoot all electrical systems and instruments.
Valid drivers license, clean driving record and reliable transportation
Ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed to achieve objectives without supervision while coordinating tasks with others through personal initiative.
High School Diploma or Equivalent
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
This position will require frequent, mandatory short and long-distance travel within the state of California. THE ABILITY TO TRAVEL IS REQUIRED!
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:
Verbally speak and/or listen.
Stand, walk, sit, crouch, kneel, stoop, crawl, climb and bend and lift and move up to 50lbs frequently and daily.
Use repetitive hand to finger movements.
Handle and/or feel tools, equipment, etc.
SPECIFIC VISION ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THIS JOB INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO,
Up close vision, reading, color deciphering and identification.
Distant vision, reading, color deciphering and identification.
Peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
All job requirements in the job description provided indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Job descriptions are an overview of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested. This job description supersedes all prior job descriptions for this position as well as rescinding all past and present job descriptions that do not reflect the current requirements of this position.
SEL Construction is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a work environment free from unlawful discrimination. It is the policy of this company to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age or disability.
