Senior BA Installation Specialist
25 Harris Mountain West, LLC (Ogden)
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Job summary
Harris is seeking a Master Electrician to lead field installations for low voltage building automation systems. You will plan layouts, coordinate with project management, manage budgets and crews, and mentor junior electricians on safety and best practices.
This role emphasizes autonomy, quality, and strong safety culture, including participation in design reviews and on-site leadership for projects across multiple sites.
Qualifications
- Active Master Electrician license required.
- 5+ years of experience with mechanical and electrical systems.
- 5+ years of experience with test equipment such as multimeters and digital analyzers.
- Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, and manuals.
- Proficient knowledge of building codes and Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities
- Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring and equipment per job specs and local codes.
- Connect wires to components to ensure a complete, operable system.
- Test systems and circuits for safety and compatibility using meters and testing devices.
- Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical wiring and equipment with various tools.
- Lead project installation teams and manage budgets and materials.
Skills
Education
Job description
The Master Licensed Electrician, under minimal supervision, assembles, plans, routes, installs, and repairs wiring and other electrical components and equipment necessary to install low voltage building automation systems. This is a lead-level field role with real autonomy: you'll run your own jobs, coordinate directly with our project management team, manage installation budgets and materials, and depending on the size and scope of the project oversee a project installation team. You'll contribute to the safety and work culture of the organization and mentor the next generation of electricians.
- Overtime pay after 8 hours unless job dictated alternative.
- Company vehicle and gas card.
- All tools and safety gear provided.
- License fees paid by the company renewals and continuing education covered, on top of your pay.
- Year-end bonus based on % annual salary.
- Paid vacation paid sick leave and holidays on top of vacation bank.
- Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring and equipment based on job specifications and local codes.
- Connect wires to electrical components as needed for a complete and operational system.
- Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring or equipment using testing devices, such as ohmmeters or voltmeters, to ensure compatibility and safety of the system.
- Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as ammeters.
- Place conduit, pipes, or tubing inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
- Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring or equipment.
- Responsible for personal and team safety on jobs; may include pre-task planning and toolbox talks.
- Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring or equipment using hand tools or power tools.
- Prepare as-built documents and turn them into the Design team.
- Complete and submit labor and expense reports and paperwork in a timely, complete, and accurate manner.
- Prepare completed job documentation and participate in operational verification of systems.
- Participate in and may develop the customer acceptance procedure plan.
- Monitor, manage, and anticipate project installation budgets and notify project leadership of potential problems in advance of or as problems arise.
- Submit regular labor productivity reports for each managed project.
- Prepare installation material orders and submit purchase order requests for specialized install materials such as wire, conduit, and hangers. Will visit the jobsite to obtain information pertaining to material to be ordered.
- Responsible for scheduling delivery of equipment and installation materials to the job site.
- May monitor assigned jobs for changes in materials or equipment or make change order recommendations to the Design team. May notify project leadership of changes in material requirements.
- Maintain close contact with installation personnel and respond to material contingencies as they arise.
- Participate in project hand-off meetings; coordinate with project leadership to schedule installation resources and field labor necessary to meet project schedules.
- Examine job contract plans, specifications, and submittal documents, then review with the Design team to get a complete picture of the system designed. Will visit the actual jobsite for information pertaining to engineering layouts.
- Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
- Manage your own backlog to ensure timely and accurate job completion; keep field personnel informed of job status and elevate problems as needed.
- Mentor and train Controls Installation Specialists I and II.
- Maintain proficient product knowledge, procedures, and methods, and continuously learn more advanced product applications we invest in your growth on the controls and systems side.
- Stay up to date on company installation standards, safety training, and current building codes as they pertain to scope of work.
- May be responsible for basic program duplication and assistance and/or commissioning of unitary-type control devices such as Variable Air Volume (VAV) units.
- Participate in startup procedures and may make minor modifications to control programs with direction from a Controls System Specialist.
Your license and your judgment set the standard for every install we deliver. Your layout decisions, code knowledge, and field leadership directly affect system quality, project profitability, and crew safety. By mentoring our installation specialists and coordinating closely with the Design team, you multiply your experience across the whole operation and build the long-term customer relationships that drive our business.
- Active Master Electrician license (all renewal costs covered by the company from day one).
- 5+ years of experience with mechanical and electrical systems.
- 5+ years of experience with test equipment, including multimeters and digital analyzers.
- Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems, programs, schematics, and operation/product manuals.
- Proficient knowledge of building codes.
- Proficient in use/knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Associate's degree in electrical construction or a related field — proven field experience weighs just as heavily.
- Proficient understanding of variable frequency drives (VFDs), and automation controls — or a strong foundation and the drive to master them; we will train the right person.
- Proficient understanding of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, including the various components and processes.
- Ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs and in confined or concealed spaces.
- Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment consistent with field electrical installation work.
- Ability to work extended periods standing, kneeling, and reaching during installation tasks.
As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you! From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401K with company match
- Vacation time (minimum two weeks), sick time, and paid holidays
- Paid Parental leave
- Company vehicle, gas card, and all tools and safety gear provided
- Master license fees and continuing education paid by the company
$34.14 - $51.22 The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you! From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401K with company match
- Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
- Paid Parental leave
- Short-Term Incentive Plan
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