Commercial Electrician

Adams Electric Company; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams Electric Company in Wilmington, NC is seeking an Electrician to install, maintain, and repair commercial electrical systems in accordance with applicable codes. The role requires reading electrical drawings and coordinating with architectural plans to ensure proper installation.

Responsibilities include conduit installation, panel wiring, lighting, and fixture work, plus diagnosis of faults and safety QA/QC adherence. OSHA 10 preferred; experience level 4–6 years often expected.

Qualifications

• Must install, maintain, and repair commercial electrical systems in compliance with codes.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and architectural drawings for proper coordination.
• Familiarity with conduit installation, panel wiring, lighting, and fire alarm systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures with minimal supervision.
• Inspect and troubleshoot electrical systems to identify hazards and necessary repairs.
• Read and interpret electrical and architectural drawings and BIM drawings.
• Install and terminate panels, transformers, and motor control centers as required.
• Maintain tools and organize material for current tasks.
• Work from ladders, lifts, and scaffolds to install wiring and fixtures.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Education

OSHA 10

4-6 years relevant experience

Tools

Voltmeter

Megger

Circuit tracer

Proximity tester

Power tools

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 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

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