Senior Electrician - Lead Complex Installations

Acoustical Sheetmetal Company; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acoustical Sheetmetal Company is seeking an experienced Electrician III to own complex electrical work on manufacturing floors. You will lead installations, troubleshoot advanced issues, and mentor junior electricians while ensuring safety and quality on every project.

The role emphasizes strong schematics reading, documentation, and collaboration with the team to support startup, commissioning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–10 years’ electrical experience in manufacturing, industrial, or related environments.
• Journeyman or Master DPOR certification preferred.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and project specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring abilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, modify, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Lead complex electrical installations, modifications, and repair work with minimal oversight.
• Interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, project drawings, and customer specifications to execute high-quality work.
• Plan and lay out electrical installations to improve functionality, reduce waste, and support long-term maintenance access.
• Diagnose and resolve advanced electrical issues, including controls, wiring systems, equipment, and related components.
• Support equipment startup, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Mentor and support Electrical Support, Electrician I, and Electrician II team members.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe electrical shop and facility.
• Complete required documentation and support occasional travel to customer job sites.
• Follow and reinforce all safety requirements, including OSHA, Haz-Com, Lockout/Tagout, and confined space procedure.

Skills

Electrical installation

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Read schematics

Education

High school diploma

Journeyman/Master DPOR

Tools

DPOR certification

Job description

Acoustical Sheetmetal Company is seeking an experienced Electrician III to own complex electrical work on manufacturing floors. You will lead installations, troubleshoot advanced issues, and mentor junior electricians while ensuring safety and quality on every project.

The role emphasizes strong schematics reading, documentation, and collaboration with the team to support startup, commissioning, and continuous improvement initiatives.