I&C Tech/Electrician (Industrial)

Thompson Construction Group, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. in Columbia, SC is seeking a skilled Electrician to plan, install and repair wiring according to customer specifications and blueprints.

You will work on projects across the southeast, ensuring safe, reliable electrical installations. The role requires journeyman-level experience with conduit, cable pulling, terminations and motor controls, plus the ability to test and troubleshoot systems.

Qualifications

• Journeyman-level industrial electrical experience including conduit work, cable pulling, terminations and troubleshooting from drawings.
• Experience with motors, motor controls, control panels, and instrumentation wiring.
• Ability to use electrical test equipment safely and accurately.
• Experience in power generation, hydroelectric facilities, industrial plants or governor/HPU systems preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Read electrical drawings and diagrams; identify field conflicts and communicate them promptly.
• Install conduit, cable tray, or supports; pull, label, terminate and dress power and control wiring.
• Connect governor hydraulic power unit components, motors, starters and panels within scope.
• Perform continuity, insulation resistance and point-to-point checks; support loop checks, testing, startup and punch-list completion.
• Document field changes and test results; provide daily progress updates to the site lead.
• Follow site safety rules, lockout/tagout and energized-work controls; coordinate isolations with site personnel.
• Work with other trades, the owner and vendors to complete outages safely and on schedule.
• Plan installations to minimize waste and ensure code compliance; install wiring before walls/ceiling/floor.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread and assemble conduit; pull wiring and terminate connections.
• Test circuit continuity and safety using meters and oscilloscopes; observe equipment operation for hazards.

Skills

Conduit work

Cable pulling

Terminations

Troubleshooting from drawings

Motor controls

Instrumentation wiring

Electrical test equipment

Reading electrical drawings

Education

Construction Electrician Course

Tools

Digital multimeter

9" side cutters

Nut drivers

Level

Job description

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting, and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development, along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina, with offices spanning the United States, primarily the southeast and central United States.

Position Description

Plan the layout, install and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment according to customer specifications and blueprints by performing the following duties in a safe and timely manner.

Job Responsibilities

• Read electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and equipment instructions; identify field conflicts and communicate them promptly.
• Install conduit, cable tray or supports as assigned; pull, label, terminate, and dress power and control wiring.
• Connect governor hydraulic power unit (HPU) components, motors, starters, panels, instruments, and related BoP equipment within the assigned scope.
• Perform continuity, insulation resistance, and point-to-point checks as directed; support loop checks, functional testing, startup, and punch-list completion.
• Document field changes and test results, and provide daily progress updates to the site lead.
• Follow site safety rules, lockout/tagout, energized-work controls, and applicable electrical requirements. Coordinate isolations and testing with authorized site personnel.
• Work with other trades, the owner, and equipment vendors to complete planned outage activities safely and on schedule.
• Plan installations to minimize waste, provide future access and avoid unsightly, hazardous and unreliable wiring consistent with code.
• Follow blueprints, ensuring that wiring is installed before walls, ceilings or floors are completed.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread and assemble conduit using hacksaw, pipe threader and conduit bender, assisted by Electrician Helper.
• Pull wiring through conduit, splices wire by stripping leads of insulation then twisting or soldering wires together and applying tape or terminal caps.
• Connect wiring to lighting, power equipment, switch boxes, relays and breaker panels.
• Connect power cables to electric motors or pumps and install grounding leads.
• Install control and distribute apparatus, such as switches, relays, and circuit‑breaker panels, fastening in place with screws or bolts, using hand tools and power tools.
• Connect power cables to equipment, such as an electric range or motor, and install grounding leads.
• Test continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using testing instruments, such as an ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and an oscilloscope.
• Observe the operation of installed equipment or systems to detect hazards and the need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Minimum Required Tool List:
  • 1 each Multi-Voltage Tester
  • 1 each 9” Side Cutters
  • 2 each 440 Channel Locks
  • 1 set 5/16” to ½” Nut Drivers
  • 1 set 3/8” to 3/4\" Open End Wrenches
  • 1 each #14 thru #10 Lug Crimp Tool (T&B)
  • 1 each Needle Nose Pliers
  • 1 each Tool Box or Bag w/lock
  • 1 each Hack Saw and Blade
  • 1 set Allen Wrenches
  • 1 set Flat Head Screw Drivers (assorted sizes)
  • 1 each Large Phillip Head Screw Driver
  • 1 each Small Phillips Head Screw Driver
  • 1 set 3/8” to 3/4” Drive Sockets w/ratchet
  • 1 each 9” Level
  • 1 each 8” and 10” Crescent Wrenches
  • 1 pair of leather gloves
  • 1 each 25’ Tape Measure
  • 1 each Center Punch
  • 1 each Hammer
  • 1 each Working Flash Light
  • 1 each Tri-Square or Speed Square
  • 1 each Pad and Pencil
  • 1 each Wire Stripper
  • 1 each Diagonal Cutters

Job Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Journeyman-level industrial electrical experience, including conduit work, cable pulling, terminations, and troubleshooting from drawings.
• Experience with motors, motor controls, control panels, and instrumentation wiring.
• Ability to use electrical test equipment safely and accurately.
• Experience in power generation, hydroelectric facilities, industrial plants, or governor/HPU systems is preferred.
• Ability to meet site access and safety requirements, report reliably to assigned sites, and travel to future projects.
• Must have completed Construction Electrician Course at a technical or trade school with at least 1 year of experience in the field or a minimum of 3 years of experience working as an Electrician Helper in the field.
• In some cases, the Electrician may be required to have state or local certifications.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand direction from supervisor and welder.
• Utilize basic math and a calculator, read tape measure and understand the operation and usage of a voltmeter/multimeter.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively, operate moving equipment and work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments.
• Candidate may be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check based on job location/requirements.