Industrial Controls Electrician

Eastern Research Group, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG) is seeking an experienced Industrial Controls Electrician to support the EPA Onsite Research Laboratory contract.

You will work with machine and electronics shops, install and maintain motor-control systems, and wire control panels for research equipment in an industrial setting. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of industrial electrical experience, an associate degree or trade schooling, and strong organizational and safety skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five to seven years of industrial electrical experience including plant maintenance and control-panel wiring.
• Associate degree, trade school education, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, bend, and thread conduits (EMT and rigid).
• Terminate conductors in panels, disconnects, and motor-control equipment.
• Maintain and repair electric motors and VFDs; work with up to 480V power circuits.
• Wire control panels per UL specs and read equipment manuals.
• Maintain inventories and support shop/technician duties; ensure safe, organized areas.

Skills

NEC knowledge

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Reading manuals

Safety compliance

Independent work

Education

Associate degree or trade school

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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 WordAbility 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

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.

If you're a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ERG's online application process as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources via email at [e-mail] or call [phone].

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.