Lead Electrician
Job Description Summary
The Lead Electrician operates, maintains, and repairs distribution and emergency power systems. This position installs, maintains, and repairs electrical wiring, switch distribution panels, outlet boxes, conduit, and related electrical equipment.
Essential Functions
- Provide a high level of expertise in maintaining critical facility electrical equipment, including emergency generators, high- and low-voltage panel boards, and networking systems.
- Analyze project electrical needs and determine appropriate designs.
- Maintain hand and power tools in proper working order.
- Perform preventive maintenance on a wide variety of complex electrical equipment.
- Lay out and install power circuits in operational sequence and perform required electrical calculations, including kilowatt draw and power circuit phase.
- Maintain automatic controls, switchboard distribution centers, lighting circuits, and floodlights.
- Troubleshoot, tear down, disassemble, rewire, adjust, repair, and replace electrical equipment and components.
- Perform standard calculations related to load requirements for wiring and electrical equipment.
- Respond to various types of electrical emergencies.
- Identify and report improper operation, faulty equipment, and unusual conditions.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area and comply with applicable OSHA policies and regulations.
- Ensure assigned work meets established quality standards.
- Support continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process improvements.
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, Technical School Diploma, or military electrician training.
- Strong knowledge of electrical codes and electrical theory.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working as an electrician.
- Computer aptitude and experience working with CMMS and BMS systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, job instructions, and general correspondence.
Additional Information
This job description is intended to represent the primary duties and responsibilities of the position and is not considered all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned by a supervisor or manager based on operational needs.
