Electrician

M.C. Dean; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 4,890,480 - 5,441,520; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking an Electrician to install and maintain electrical equipment and systems in accordance with plans, codes, and industry standards. The role involves outdoor work in varying conditions and requires adherence to safety protocols.

The ideal candidate will have four years of electrical industry experience, a high school diploma or GED, and be able to pass background and drug tests. Overtime, including nights and weekends, may be required.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience in the electrical industry.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must successfully pass a background check and drug test.
• Reliable transportation.
• Possibility for mandatory overtime, including night and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, conduit, cable, equipment and devices per blueprints and plans.
• Install and mount electronic controls, device panels, sensors, and components.
• Perform interlock wiring as required.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits using testing devices.
• Inspect installation sites and study work orders and plans to determine materials and procedures.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems and locate causes of breakdowns with test equipment.
• Read contract drawings.
• Troubleshoot EMS systems, smart breakers, and relays.

Skills

Physical stamina

Lifting 50 lbs

Climb to heights

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

A Licensed or Non‑Licensed Electrician installs basic electrical equipment and systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining electrical or electronic wiring, conduit, cable, equipment, components and devices associated with electrical equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.
• Installing and mounting electronic controls, device panels, sensors, and components.
• Performing interlock wiring as required.
• Testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices.
• Inspecting installation sites and studying work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine materials requirements and installation procedures.
• Diagnosing malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Reading contract drawings.
• Troubleshooting EMS systems, smart breakers, and relays.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience working in the electrical industry.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must successfully pass a background check and drug test.
• Reliable transportation.
• Possibility for mandatory overtime, which may fluctuate and include night and weekend work.

Working Conditions and Environment

• This position is physically demanding and often requires working outdoors while exposed to all types of weather conditions and in all types of environments. For example, the incumbent may be required to work, depending on the job location and the time of year, in the heat, cold, rain and snow.
• This position also requires working at extreme heights, in areas that are under construction, or in restricted areas such as a switchgear room, manhole, utility tunnel, crawl space or attic.
• The incumbent must be able to access work areas that are accessible only by O.S.H.A. approved site construction ladders or stairs that are under construction.
• Additionally, this position requires flexible work hours. To get a project completed on time, employees are often required to work overtime, weekends, and night shifts.
• The incumbent must work in the presence of customers and their representatives with little or no interference or disruption to the customer while maintaining a professional and courteous image.

Abilities

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocates a 12‑foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possesses good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Detects when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Applies general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combines pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Sees details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listens to and understands information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Pay Range

USD $35.50 - USD $39.50 /Hr.