Journeyman Electrician I

EnerSys; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerSys provides stored energy solutions for industrial applications. This field role focuses on Reserve Power systems, supporting telecoms, IT, UPS, utilities, and more across PowerSafe, DataSafe, Genesis brands.

You will work on live energized systems, install/modify panels, and coordinate with customers and the area manager to ensure safety and quality. Travel ~50–75% is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and Journeyman Electrical Card required.
• 2–4 years' experience in a similar role.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical designs and drawings.
• Must have or be able to obtain the relevant state license.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel 50–75% to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Replaces or repairs equipment and ensures safety/compliance.
• Oversees installation and transition of live critical load panels.
• Performs installations, removals, and modifications on energized systems.
• Adds or removes circuits on power distribution sources.
• Tests and turns up emergency backup power systems and HVAC.
• Maintains record drawings and inventories; supports project sites.
• Interfaces with area manager and customers on schedules and standards.
• Escalates issues to area manager and enforces quality.
• Tracks time and expenses; reports to project management office.
• Supports sales team by cultivating customer relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Reading schematics

Electrical diagnostics

Time tracking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Electrical test equipment

Job description

EnerSys provides stored energy solutions for industrial applications.

Position Overview

This position will be focusing primarily on our Reserve Power applications, which include telecommunications, IT, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), utilities and switchgear, security, emergency lighting and general electronics. Some of the reserve power brands include PowerSafe, DataSafe, and Genesis. Our extensive product range serves a variety of reserve power applications and consistently delivers the most effective, powerful and reliable batteries available.

Job Purpose

Provides general field electrical support for projects, as directed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Replaces, or repairs equipment, and brings installation projects into quality and/or safety compliance.
• Performs and oversees successful installation and transition of live critical load panels supporting power to critical I.T. network infrastructure.
• Performs new installations, removals, and modifications on live energized systems supporting critical network equipment.
• Performs addition or removal of circuits on working power distribution sources.
• Performs equipment testing and turn-up of emergency backup power systems, generators & HVAC systems.
• Marks/corrects office record drawings.
• Maintains inventories of material and equipment for regional use, and transports needed equipment to the job site.
• Maintains a close interface with the area manager and with all customer stakeholders regarding schedules, quality, and standards. Knows and implements customers' standards of safety, installation quality, processes, and communication methods.
• Escalates any issues to the area manager.
• Enforces standards of professionalism, quality, safety, metrics, and processes.
• Accurately track all time and expenses and reports back to the project management office using approved methods.
• Support sales team, cultivating customer relationships, identifying opportunities, and delivering consistent quality and value.
• Provides work assignments to electricians in the region supporting multiple projects in the region.
• Expected travel (50-75%)

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• 2-4 years' experience in a similar position
• Must possess valid Journeyman Electrical Card
• interpersonal, listening, and communication skills.
• Ability to add or remove Common Systems equipment hardware.
• Ability to add or remove wiring and connections.
• Basic skills with Microsoft Word applications
• Understand electrical codes and best practices
• Ability to read and interpret electrical designs, schematics, and other drawings.
• Use electrical diagnostic tools.
• Must have or the ability to carry the relevant state license.

General Job Requirements

• Must be able and willing to work varying schedules which may include nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Must be able and willing to work overtime.
• Must be able to frequently bend; twist; reach; stoop; kneel or crouch.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds/23 kilos on a daily continuous basis. Anything heavier will be done with the assistance of a mechanical device or with the assistance of another employee.

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled