Electrical Lead

nVent; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

nVent is seeking an experienced electrical operations professional to lead and support safe, efficient electrical work in a manufacturing setting. You will assign tasks, coordinate installations, and monitor productivity to meet production deadlines.

The role requires 5+ years of electrical experience, 3+ years in enclosure or industrial manufacturing, NEC knowledge, and a preference for an electrical license. OSHA awareness and leadership skills are essential, with safety at the forefront.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of electrical experience in manufacturing or production.
• 3+ years in electrical enclosure or similar industrial manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of NEC; NEC training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support electrical operations to ensure safe, efficient work to standards.
• Assign and coordinate electrical work, equipment installation, and timing to meet deadlines.
• Monitor productivity, labor hours, and schedules; report inefficiencies.
• Assist team members with electrical tasks and mentor as needed.
• Collaborate with production teams and management to resolve issues.
• Maintain records related to attendance, hours, and production reporting.
• Enforce safety standards and participate in safety meetings.
• Address employee concerns or elevate issues when needed.

Skills

Electrical experience

Team leadership

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NEC training

Electrical license preferred

Tools

Lockout/Tagout training

Electrical testing

Job description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Lead and support electrical operations to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards
• Assign and coordinate electrical work, equipment installation, and timing to meet production deadlines
• Monitor productivity, labor hours, and schedules; identify and report inefficiencies and roadblocks
• Assist team members with electrical tasks and perform more complex or skilled work as needed
• Collaborate with production teams and management to resolve work‑related issues
• Maintain records related to attendance, hours worked, and production reporting
• Enforce safety standards and conduct or support safety meetings as required
• Address employee concerns or elevate issues appropriately when needed

YOU HAVE:

• Minimum of 5 years of electrical experience, preferable in a manufacturing or production environment
• 3+ years of experience in electrical enclosure or similar industrial manufacturing
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC); NEC training required
• Electrical license preferred but not required
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, including Lockout/Tagout and electrical testing procedures NFPA 70E (electrical safety) knowledge or training preferred
• Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
• Ability to lift materials, stand for long periods, and work in varied indoor/outdoor conditions
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining safe, efficient workflows

WE HAVE:

A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers.

We’re known for being: Innovative & adaptable Dedicated to absolute integrity Focused on the customer first Respectful and team oriented Optimistic and energizing Accountable for performance

Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full‑time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short‑term and long‑term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back‑up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well‑being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset.

Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.