Sr Electrician

Pilot Company (SSC); Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nation-wide Medical Plan

Dental/Vision Plans

401(k) Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Pilot Company (SSC) is seeking a Senior Electrician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade electrical systems across facilities in Knoxville, TN. You will ensure code-compliant operations and act as a technical resource for complex electrical issues.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, diagnosing issues, interpreting schematics, supporting upgrades, and coordinating with contractors and vendors. Safety and reliability are top priorities for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Technology or related field.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Master Electrician license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, equipment, and controls.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical infrastructure to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Diagnose complex electrical issues using testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, local building codes, and safety standards.
• Support facility upgrades, capital projects, and electrical modifications.
• Lead or assist with electrical commissioning activities and startup of new equipment.
• Coordinate with maintenance, engineering, operations, contractors, and vendors to complete projects and repairs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, inspection reports, and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, equipment performance, and system reliability.
• Respond to emergency maintenance calls and power-related incidents as needed.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Motor controls

Blueprints & schematics

Code compliance

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Technology

Tools

Electrical testing & diagnostic equipment

Job description

Job Description

The Sr Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and upgrading electrical systems and equipment across company facilities. Ensures safe, efficient, and code-compliant operations while serving as a technical resource for complex electrical issues. May mentor junior electricians and support initiatives to improve system reliability and operational performance.

In this role you will:

• Install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, equipment, and controls.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical infrastructure to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Diagnose complex electrical issues using testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, local building codes, and corporate safety standards.
• Support facility upgrades, capital projects, equipment installations, and electrical modifications.
• Lead or assist with electrical commissioning activities and startup of new equipment.
• Coordinate with maintenance, engineering, operations, contractors, and vendors to complete projects and repairs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, inspection reports, and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, equipment performance, and system reliability.
• Respond to emergency maintenance calls and power-related incidents as needed.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience
• Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Technology or a related field
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record required.
• Master Electrician license preferred
• High attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, motor controls, power distribution, transformers, switchgear, and control circuits.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical blueprints and schematics.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Proficiency with electrical testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and control system issues.
• Experience supporting corporate facilities
• Comfortable working cross functionally
• General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time
• This position requires candidates to be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Additional Information

• Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Weekly Pay