Commercial Electrician

Adams-Electric-Company

Greenville (NC)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 80,000

Full time

17 hours ago
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Job summary

Adams Electric Company seeks a skilled Electrician to install, maintain, and repair commercial electrical systems, wiring, equipment, and fixtures in accordance with applicable codes.

You will inspect, troubleshoot, and ensure safety while reading electrical drawings, BIM/shop docs, and coordinating power and lighting placements. Responsibilities include conduit work, terminations, and supervising apprentices on site.

Qualifications

  • Education: High School Diploma or GED
  • OSHA 10 certification required
  • 4–6 years related electrical experience or equivalent knowledge
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and BIM/shop drawings

Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, and repair commercial electrical systems, wiring, equipment, and fixtures according to codes
  • Inspect and troubleshoot electrical systems to identify hazards and ensure safety
  • Read electrical drawings and coordinate power, lighting, and data locations within walls and ceilings
  • Place conduit, pull wires, and connect components to breakers and transformers
  • Direct apprentices to install safely and meet company standards

Skills

Safety awareness
Physical stamina
Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED
OSHA 10
4-6 years related experience

Tools

Volt meter
Megger
Proximity tester
Ohmmeter

Job description

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 and are required 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 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 install on time and the quality of installation 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 in order 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

  • High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
  • OSHA 10
  • 4-6 years related experience or equivalent knowledge and experience

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at 336-349-6283.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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