Lead Electrician

WarnerMedia; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery seeks an experienced Electrical Technician Lead to direct a team, maintain critical power infrastructure, and ensure uptime across campus and production spaces.

The role covers diesel generators, UPS, transfer switches, lighting, CMMS workflows, and close collaboration with multiple trades. A strong safety mindset and hands-on leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a commercial/industrial electrical environment.
• Electrical theory, gensets, UPS, batteries, fire systems; ATS & switchgear; testing equipment.
• Must be flexible and available; must have a valid driver's license; must be a self-starter with verbal and written communication skills.
• Management may change duties or requirements at any time.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Electrical technicians, delegate daily tasks and supervise electrical operations.
• Partner with Electrical Manager to drive performance management, training, onboarding and staff development.
• Coordinate cross-training and emergency procedures with other departments and familiarize staff with off-site locations.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Vendors for safe construction and install of new equipment with minimized risk.

Skills

Electrical experience

Electrical theory

Emergency gensets

UPS systems

Fire suppression systems

Fire alarm systems

Automatic transfer switches

Circuit breakers

Electrical testing equipment

Verbal & written communication

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are...

When we say, \"the stuff dreams are made of,\" we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role

To provide direction and oversight of a team of full-time Electrical technicians safely and efficiently maintaining and repairing equipment and distribution systems. Ensure the proper operation, performance and reliability of utility and emergency power systems through best-in-class operation and maintenance procedures. Equipment includes but is not limited to emergency diesel generators, UPS systems, paralleling switchgear, automatic transfer switches and fire suppression systems. Supervise and perform general maintenance and repair around the campus including lighting and 120V distribution. This position supports 24/7 365 days annual uptime in critical spaces including Data Center and associated television production areas. Administrative duties such as inventory, proper accounting of reactive and preventative CMMS work orders and written updates of equipment status are required. Supports other trades / performs other duties as required or assigned by the manager

Your Role Accountabilities

• Lead a team of Electrical technicians, provide guidance, and delegate daily tasks. Supervise the operation and maintenance of Electrical infrastructure and associated equipment.
• Partner with Electrical Manager to make recommendations to be included in the performance management cycle, development training, on-boarding, new employee training and development. Advise management on all aspects of staff performance.
• Support cross training efforts with other departments to ensure all personnel are familiar with and support other trades. Train staff on emergency procedures and familiarize them with off-site locations and equipment.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Vendors to perform construction and new equipment installations safely and in a manner that will not impact production. Review and participate in written procedures designed to accomplish work while minimizing risk to property and personnel.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ YEARS IN A COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL ENVIRONMENT
• Electrical Theory/Ohms Law, Emergency diesel generators, UPS systems, Batteries, Fire suppression systems, Fire alarm systems, Automatic transfer switches, Static Transfer Switches, Circuit breakers/settings, Proficiency with electrical testing equipment.
• MUST BE FLEXIBLE AND AVAILABLE. MUST HAVE VALID DRIVERS LICENSE. MUST BE A SELF STARTER AND POSESS VERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
• Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.

How We Get Things Done...

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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