Industrial Controls Electrician

ERG; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Paid vacation days

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

ERG is seeking an Industrial Controls Electrician to support the EPA Onsite Research Laboratory. The role involves installing conduit, wiring control panels, and maintaining motors and VFDs in a fast-paced research setting.

The candidate should have 5+ years of industrial electrical experience, strong NEC knowledge, and proficiency with Excel/Word. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and a clear career path at ERG.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five to seven years of industrial electrical experience including plant maintenance, control-panel wiring, and instrumentation.
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and ability to read equipment manuals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in a fast-paced laboratory or industrial research setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, bend, and thread electrical conduit (EMT and rigid conduit).
• Pull, route, and terminate conductors in disconnects, panelboards, control panels, motor starters, and other electrical equipment.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, replace, and maintain electric motors and motor-control equipment (VFDs, relays, transformers).
• Work with low-voltage and power circuits up to 480 volts (single and three-phase).
• Wire control panels per UL specifications and standards.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and operate required lab equipment.
• Maintain inventories of materials, tools, and hardware.
• Assist with general shop and technician duties; complete Shop Services Requests promptly.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas; participate in safety programs.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality policies.

Skills

NEC knowledge

Excel

Word

Manual reading

Teamwork

Time management

Background check

Education

Associate degree or trade school

Job description

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

ERG is hiring a skilled Industrial Controls Electrician to support technical research and fabrication activities for the U.S. EPA’s Onsite Research Laboratory Support contract. The selected candidate will work closely with the machine and electronics shops in an industrial research environment, supporting the fabrication, installation, and operation of custom components and research apparatus.

Job Description:

• Install, bend, and thread electrical conduit, including electrical metallic tubing (EMT) and rigid conduit
• Pull, route, and terminate conductors in disconnects, panelboards, control panels, motor starters, and other electrical equipment
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, replace, and maintain electric motors and motor-control equipment, including manual starters, push buttons, relays, control transformers, magnetic starters, and variable-frequency drives (VFDs)
• Work with low-voltage signal and control circuits, as well as power circuits up to 480 volts, including single-phase and three-phase systems
• Wire control panels in accordance with applicable Underwriters Laboratories (UL) specifications and standards
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and operate various types of equipment required to support research activities
• Maintain accurate inventories of materials, tools, and hardware
• Assist with general shop and technician duties as needed
• Complete Shop Services Request forms accurately and promptly
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
• Work safely and actively participate in all applicable safety programs

Qualifications and Skills:

• A minimum of five to seven years of industrial electrical experience, including plant maintenance, control-panel wiring, and instrumentation, with comprehensive knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• An associate degree, trade school education, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to coordinate services for multiple clients and maintain project schedules
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret equipment operating manuals and procedures
• Ability to understand and follow instructions presented in written, oral, schematic, or diagrammatic form
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively as part of a team
• Successful completion of a comprehensive background check

$50,000 - $75,000 a year

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Please be aware, the only authentic corporate domain for ERG is https://www.erg.com. ERG may, on occasion, screen applicants via telephone or video interviews via Skype, Teams, GoToMeeting, or another type of video platform. However, any candidate extended a job offer might be asked to meet in person with an ERG employee before providing confidential personal information associated with new employment.

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ERG fosters a friendly, flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.