Lead Electrician

Viejas Casino & Resort; Alpine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Viejas Casino & Resort in Alpine, CA, seeks a Lead Electrician to assist the Electrical Supervisor by coordinating work assignments and coaching the team. The role covers installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems across industrial equipment including robots and conveyors.

You will supervise daily electrical tasks, train staff on policies, and ensure safety and NFPA 70E compliance. A Journeyman license and apprenticeship completion are required, with 5+ years of related

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related electrical experience.
• Journeyman Electrician license is required.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program is required.
• California Driver's License preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains and coordinates work schedule for the Electrical team.
• Trains Electrical team on departmental policies and procedures and documents the training.
• Assist in ensuring that departmental policies and procedures are followed.
• Monitors and documents team members’ guest service and technical performance.
• Conducts and documents weekly safety training meetings.
• Responds to and handle work assignments in a timely manner.
• Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus and replaces faulty components.
• Plans layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.

Skills

Team leadership

Verbal & written communication

Multitasking

NFPA 70E knowledge

NEC/Title 24 knowledge

Education

Journeyman Electrician License

Apprenticeship completion

Job description

Job Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY
The Lead Electrician will be responsible for assisting the Electrical Supervisor with coordinating work assignments, coaching and training of team members on work duties and departmental policies and procedures. In addition, the lead will perform the job function of a Journey Electrician such as performing installation and repair of electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment.

Job Description

CORE SCOPE OF POSITION

• Develops, maintains and coordinates work schedule for the Electrical team.
• Trains Electrical team on departmental policies and procedures and documents the training.
• Assist in ensuring that departmental policies and procedures are followed.
• Monitors and documents of team members’ guest service and technical performance.
• Conducts and documents weekly safety training meetings.
• Assists management in setting expectations, holding team members accountable for their tasks.
• Responds to and handle work assignments in a timely manner.
• Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment, such as robots, conveyors, and programmable controllers.
• Connects power supply wires to machine and equipment.
• Connect cables and wires between machine and equipment.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus, such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures. Replaces damaged or broken wires and cables.
• Tests malfunctioning machinery with other maintenance workers, such as maintenance machine repairers and maintenance tool makers to diagnose the cause of the malfunction.
• Replaces faulty electrical components of machines, such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices.
• Diagnoses and repairs or replace faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards.
• Replace electric motor bearings and rewires motors.
• Pushes buttons and presses keys on robot controller, teach pendant, and programmable controller to program automated machinery (such as robots) to operate automated machinery, to test for malfunctions, and to verify repairs.
• Plans layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.
• Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• Maintains knowledge of new products and tools, codes and regulations, and industry trends and techniques.
• Ensures that a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment is maintained.
• Adheres to all company and department policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

STYLE SERVICE COMMITTMENT

All Team Members commit to delivering Viejas STYLE Service, our own unique delivery of hospitality service that creates an experience our Guests never want to leave. As a Viejas Team Member, your commitment to – and upholding of — these standards is important and necessary to ensure Viejas is a place our Guests and Team Members enjoy as a place to stay, play, dine and work!

INTERACTION

• Interacts with internal and external guests.
• Interacts daily with subordinates and/or functional peer groups. Interaction normally involves exchange or presentation of information.

SUPERVISION

• Monitors Electrical team’s performance under the supervision and direction of the Electrical Supervisor. Works with management to administer disciplinary actions.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• Completion of an apprenticeship program by an accredited educational facility.
• Must have a Journey Electrician’s License.
• Valid California Driver’s License preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• 5 or more years of related experience.
• Supervisory experience is desirable.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Ability to lead and mentor a team.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Good organization skills and detail oriented.
• Proficient in NFPA 70E electrical standard.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical code requirements, such as NEC and Title 24.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics and the ability to interpret manufacturers’ equipment instruction manuals.
• Knowledge of building codes, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of proper use and maintenance of materials, tools, and equipment used to perform job duties.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to work cooperatively with diverse cultures, work groups, and across the organization.
• Ability to work in a professional high-pressure environment while demonstrating and maintaining good personal relation/people skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to multitask and work well under stress.
• Must be a self-starter and able to adjust to change.
• Must be able to work flexible hours during the day or evening including weekends, holidays, and all blackout dates.
• Must be available for on-call and irregular hours.

Hiring Preference

The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with tribal and federal law, the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians applies Native American preference in hiring.

Hiring Preference

The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with tribal and federal law, the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians applies Native American preference in hiring.