Electrician

Afognak Native Corporation; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Afognak Native Corporation is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to perform installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems in commercial, industrial, and government facilities. This role requires deep knowledge of NEC, wiring methods, and safety practices.

You will read drawings, conduct preventive maintenance, diagnose faults with meters and testers, and ensure compliance with codes and facility standards.

Qualifications

• Must have strong knowledge of NEC and electrical safety practices.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience in preventive maintenance and rapid fault diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical distribution systems and equipment.
• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and repairs.
• Coordinate with facility management and engineers on tasks.
• Follow LOTO and safety procedures.

Skills

Reading electrical drawings

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

Journeyman Electrical License

Tools

Multimeters

Megohmmeters

Power quality analyzers

Circuit tracers

Job description

Description

The Journeyman Electrician is a highly skilled professional responsible for undertaking electrical installations, maintenance, and repairs. This role is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment. This role requires a deep knowledge of electrical codes, wiring systems, and safety practices. The Journeyman Electrician works independently or as part of a team to ensure electrical systems are installed and maintained to the highest standards of safety and efficiency.

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical distribution systems, branch circuits, lighting systems, motors, generators, transformers, and associated equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, schematics, specifications, and technical manuals.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections, testing, and repairs on electrical equipment and systems.
• Diagnose electrical faults using appropriate test equipment, including multimeters, megohmmeters, power quality analyzers, and circuit tracers.
• Install conduit, raceways, cable trays, wiring, panels, breakers, switches, receptacles, lighting fixtures, and control systems.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with National Electrical Code (NEC), OSHA regulations, facility standards, and local building codes.
• Support emergency service calls and respond to power outages, equipment failures, and electrical system malfunctions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, and work order documentation.
• Coordinate electrical work with facility management, engineers, contractors, and other maintenance trades.
• Identify opportunities for improving system reliability, energy efficiency, and operational performance.
• Follow all lockout/tagout (LOTO), safety, and environmental procedures while performing assigned duties.

Working Conditions

• Work in commercial, industrial, and government facility environments.
• May be required to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

May require after-hours, weekend, or emergency response support

Requirements

Top Secret Clearance

• Journeyman Electrical License
• 3 years of experience
• Extensive knowledge of electrical codes, safety regulations, and system operations.
• Ability to climb ladders, work from lifts and scaffolding, and access confined spaces.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work for extended periods.
• Ability to distinguish wire colors and operate electrical testing equipment safely.