Electrical Technician Intern

The Vincit Group; Chattanooga, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vincit Group in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an Electrical Technician who applies electrical and mechanical principles to build and install trough, conduit, and control panels meeting design specs. You will troubleshoot control systems during fabrication, commissioning, and startup, and perform initial testing on new equipment before shipping.

You will read blueprints and schematics, assemble systems with hand tools and measuring instruments, and provide technical assistance to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Pursuing undergraduate or associate degree in Electronics Engineering, Applied Electrical Technology, or Engineering Technology.
• Approximately 2-3% travel annually.
• Keen sense of attention to detail, safety consciousness, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Oral and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams to guide assembly.
• Assemble electrical and electronic systems using hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Troubleshoot faults and control parameters during fabrication and startup.
• Inspect and clean equipment and provide technical resolution as needed.

Skills

Electrical skills

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Electronics/Engineering Tech degree

Tools

Measuring instruments

Hand tools

Electrical schematics

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

JOB SUMMARY

The Electrical Technician applies knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles to build and install trough, conduit, and control panels that meet design specifications. He or she also trouble shoots control systems during fabrication, commissioning, and startup of equipment. Lastly, the electrical technician performs initial testing on all newly designed equipment before it is shipped to a customer’s location.

EDUCATION

• Required: Currently enrolled and perusing a undergraduate or associates degree in Electronics Engineering, Applied Electrical Technology, or Engineering Technology.

POSITION REQUIREMENT(S)

• Specialized Skills/License/Certification Required: Keen sense of attention to detail, highly safety conscious, high level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, oral and written communications skills.
• The position requires approximately 2-3% travel annually.

CORE COMPETENCIES (Essential Job Functions)

• Basic electrical knowledge of low and high voltage and the ability to troubleshoot, pull and label wire in panels.
• Ability to bend, run and attach rigid conduit.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to work independently as well as effectively within a team is essential.
• Completes special projects upon request, and other duties may be assigned.
• Troubleshoot faults and breakdowns using: blueprints, manuals, manufacturer specifications, machine diagnosis, control parameters.
• Assemble electrical and electronic systems according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during, and after construction.
• Inspect and clean equipment.
• Exhibits detailed knowledge of all equipment, machines, and duties.
• Under limited supervision, relies on experience and exercises independent judgment to determine best approach to achieve desired outcomes.
• Work typically involves periodic review of output by supervisor of the process.

VIN123 If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Who are we looking for? The Vincit Group is seeking experts in their individual fields. The Vincit Group is a single source provider with a network of eight member companies that delivers maximum efficiency through the vertical integration of chemical services, contract sanitation management, as well as automation and engineering solutions throughout North and South America. Each member company focuses on its core competency to provide maximum value to our clients—Zee Company, Zeco, and Pro Logistics for chemistry; QSI, TCS, and Numark for contract sanitation; ITG for engineering. This vertically-integrated model allows us to more effectively reduce a client’s total cost of operations. Whether they require equipment, customized chemical support, specialized logistics and delivery, or outsourced services, our goal is to improve our clients’ business and raise the bar. To help achieve this goal, the Vincit Group Support Services team provides IT, finance, marketing, and human resources solutions to the member companies. We currently employ nearly 9,000 associates among all member companies in the organization.