Commercial Electrician

Adams Electric Company; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams Electric Company is looking for a skilled Electrician in Charlotte, North Carolina. The successful candidate will install, maintain, and repair commercial electrical systems while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Duties include troubleshooting issues, interpreting blueprints, and guiding apprentices. Candidates should have OSHA 10 certification and 4-6 years of relevant experience. A strong understanding of electrical codes and safety regulations is essential. The role may require physically demanding tasks and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have OSHA 10 certification.
• 4-6 years of experience in electrical work or equivalent knowledge.
• Ability to interpret and read electrical and architectural drawings.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and fixtures.
• Inspect and troubleshoot electrical systems for hazards and defects.
• Direct apprentices and helpers in safe installation practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and quality standards.

Skills

Electric wiring installation

Troubleshooting and diagnostics

Code compliance understanding

Use of hand and power tools

Education

OSHA 10 certification

4-6 years related experience

Tools

Circuit tracers

Volt meters

Power construction equipment

Job description

Position

Electrician

Work Schedule

Work schedule as assigned by Foreman/Crew Leader. Over time or off hour work may be required.

Position Summary

Install, maintain, and repair commercial electrical systems, wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with all relevant codes. Install conduit systems, hang light fixtures, install feeder wire and terminate electrical panels.

Essential Functions

• Basic tasks Electrician is expected to complete and understand with minimal oversight include:
  • Underground raceway installation
  • Overhead Conduit Installation including EMT, GRC, IMC from ½” to 4”
  • Branch Wire Sorting and Pulling
  • Branch Terminations on Source and Device/Fixture Side
  • General Understanding of Lighting Controls
  • Basic Code Requirements for Other Electrical Systems such as Fire Alarm
• Layout, install, repair or replace electrical wiring, equipment, components and fixtures using hand and power tools; based on job specifications, electrical drawings and local codes.
• Inspect and trouble shoot electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety rules.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including circuit tracers, volt meters, megger, proximity testers and ohmmeters.
• Install panel boards, transformers, motor control centers and motors.
• Layout and work from ladders, aerial lifts, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, outlet/junction boxes, fixtures and fixture whips.
• Place conduit, pipes or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Maintain trade specific tools as shown in Adams Electric’s tool list.
• Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit and moving and lifting heavy objects.

Safety

• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (Hard hat, vest, protective eye ware, safety boots).
• Assist with administration duties such as preparing Jobsite Safety Analysis, Jobsite Hazard Analysis and preparation of safety reports.
• Direct and instruct apprentices and helpers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in a safely manner to meet Adams Electric Company requirements.
• Notify the Foreman when operation could be hazardous or could cause safety violation.

Quality Control

• Work with foreman to resolve all QA/QC issues in timely manner.
• Ensure all work is installed on time and the quality meets Adams Electric Company standards.

Job Task Logistics

• Responsible for maintaining and organizing material for current task.
• Responsible for maintaining and organizing a clean work station and properly storing all material and company tools for task.

Electrical Drawings

• Responsible for reading and interpreting Electrical Drawings including, but not limited to, Power, Lighting, Fire Alarm, Systems, Nurse Call.
• Responsible for reading and interpreting Architectural Drawings to coordinate power, lighting, and data locations within walls, ceilings, casework, etc.
• Review Adams shop drawings with Foreman for task to ensure quality of installation meets Adams Electric Company requirements.
• Responsible for reading and interpreting BIM drawings including, but not limited to, Power, Lighting, Fire Alarm, Systems, Nurse Call.

Pre-Fabrication

• Share ideas with Foreman and coworkers and constantly explore opportunities for Pre-Fabrication in all pieces of work.

POSITION QUALIFICATION

Education

• OSHA 10
• 4‑6 years related experience or equivalent knowledge and experience