Electrical Technician II - Washington DC

Southern Company; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerSecure is seeking qualified candidates for exciting new projects across the United States. The Electrical Technician 2 role covers lighting replacements, retrofits, controls installations, and electrical installations including raceways, conductors, and medium voltage equipment.

Qualifications include 1–4 years in the electrical trade, exterior/indoor lighting experience, and the ability to travel to project sites for extended periods.

Qualifications

• High School, GED or trade school completion required.
• 1–4 years in electrical trade across institutional, industrial or commercial sectors.
• Experience with various lighting systems including exterior, highbay, troffer fixtures and retrofits.
• Experience with medium voltage distribution equipment installation.
• Experience with raceways and conductors for electrical installations.
• On-site travel willingness for extended project durations.
• Background check and pre-access requirements.
• Apprenticeship and OSHA/NFPA70E training are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Foreperson to plan material and equipment needs before work starts.
• Operate independently in lighting project installation and act as Material Manager when needed.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specs and submittals.
• Layout and install electrical and lighting systems in new construction and retrofits.
• Lay out, fabricate, install, repair, troubleshoot and maintain electrical systems and raceways.
• Install electrical controls systems including wired and wireless solutions.
• Train Level 1 Technicians to improve installation knowledge and safety.
• Work well with others and follow directions.
• Maintain safety and properly allocate resources.

Skills

Electrical installations

Lighting retrofits

Medium voltage distribution

Raceways and conductors

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High School / GED / Trade School

Tools

OSHA 10/30 training

NFPA 70E training

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

PowerSecure is seeking qualified candidates for exciting new projects throughout the US. Core competencies for the Electrical Technician 2 include the ability to complete Building Electrical installations including: Lighting Replacements, Lighting Retrofits, Lighting Controls Systems Installations, Electrical Installations including: Raceway, Conductors, Medium Voltage Distribution Equipment and Devices. Our company provides a safety centric culture, great opportunities for upward growth, professional development, and competitive compensation packages.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School, GED Equivalency, and/or Trade School




• Minimum of 1-4 years in the electrical trade in the institutional, industrial or commercial sector.




• Experience with various types of lighting systems, including exterior lighting fixtures, highbay fixtures, troffer fixtures, lamp and ballast retrofits and related controls systems.




• Hands-on experience with demolition and installation of various types of medium voltage electrical distribution equipment.




• Experience with installation of various types of raceways and conductors for a complete electrical installation.




• Experience with electrical and controls installation (not required, but a plus).




• Must be able to pass a government background check, drug test and other site pre-access requirements.




• Apprenticeship program (not required, but a plus).




• OSHA 10 or 30 training (not required, but a plus).




• NFPA 70E training (not required, but a plus).




• Position requires a willingness to travel to project locations when assigned to work on projects that require onsite presence for extended project durations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Foreperson and project management team to ensure material and equipment needs are identified and scheduled prior to start of actual work.




• Operate independently in the installation of materials in a lighting project and has the capabilities to act as a Material Manager when assigned to such tasks.




• Read and interpret construction drawings, project specifications, and equipment submittals.




• Utilize construction plans to layout and install a variety of Electrical & Lighting Systems in both new construction and retrofits.




• Lay-out, fabricate, install, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems, supports, distribution equipment, raceways and conductors and related to fully functional electrical systems. Systems will vary in complexity, size, and voltage.




• Lay-out, fabricate, install, repair, troubleshoot, electrical controls systems including wired & wireless solutions.




• Train Level 1 Technicians in work-related areas to enhance installation knowledge, productivity, and safety.




• Must be able to work well with others and be able to take direction.




• Strong organizational and planning skills; Able to effectively allocate and develop resources.




• Reliable, self-motivated, and professional.




• Maintain safe work environment by complying with safety policies and procedures.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.




• Must be physically capable of walking, stooping, crawling, climbing, kneeling, crouching, handling, reaching, depth perception, field of vision, balancing, hearing, and talking.




• Workers can be subjected to possible bodily injury equipment, tools, materials, etc.




• Work environment may include exposure to weather, extreme heat (including humidity) or cold, noise intensity level, atmospheric conditions, exposure to electrical shock, exposure to radiation, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working at heights, and working around explosives.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time, based on business needs.

PowerSecure is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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