Lead Electrician

Job Description:

Department:
Industrial Electrical Construction

Reports To:

Electrical Foreman / General Foreman / Project Superintendent

Employment Type:

Full-Time Pay: $115k-$130k

Location:

Gainesville, GA

Work Location:

Industrial Construction Sites Classification:
Skilled Electrical Trade
1. Position Summary The Journeyman Industrial Electrician is responsible for installing, terminating, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining industrial electrical systems and equipment in accordance with approved construction drawings, project specifications, applicable electrical codes, and company safety policies. This position requires a strong understanding of industrial electrical construction, power distribution, motor control systems, electrical raceways, cable installations, grounding and bonding, and electrical equipment installation.

The successful candidate must demonstrate technical competency, independent judgment, quality workmanship, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and productive jobsite. The Journeyman Industrial Electrician works under the direction of the Electrical Foreman or General Foreman and coordinates with other trades and project personnel to complete assigned work safely, accurately, and on schedule. 2.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Industrial Electrical Installation Install electrical conduit systems, including rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, EMT, and other approved raceways.

Install cable tray systems, supports, hangers, junction boxes, pull boxes, wireways, and electrical enclosures.

Pull, route, identify, dress, and terminate electrical conductors and cables according to project specifications.

Install and connect switch gear, transformers, motor control centers (MCCs), distribution panels, disconnect switches, circuit breakers, and other industrial electrical equipment.

Install power, lighting, control, instrumentation, grounding, and bonding systems.

Complete equipment terminations according to manufacturer instructions, approved drawings, and specified torque requirements.

Install electrical systems serving motors, pumps, compressors, conveyors, process equipment, and industrial machinery.

Verify equipment locations, conduit routing, elevations, and installation clearances against approved drawings. Electrical Prints and Project Documentation Read and interpret electrical blueprints, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, ladder logic drawings, panel schedules, cable schedules, and equipment layouts.

Follow project specifications, approved submittals, installation details, and engineering instructions.

Identify drawing discrepancies, field conflicts, and missing information before proceeding with affected work.

Communicate requests for information (RFIs), design conflicts, and material deficiencies to supervision.

Maintain accurate cable identification, equipment labeling, inspection documentation, and quality-control records. Power Distribution and Motor Controls Install and connect industrial power distribution equipment.

Install motor starters, contractors, overload relays, control transformers, control panels, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).Install and connect industrial motors and associated control wiring.

Perform continuity testing, insulation-resistance testing, and functional verification as assigned and authorized.

Troubleshoot installation defects and electrical problems using approved procedures and appropriate test equipment.

Assist with pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and equipment turnover activities under authorized supervision. Quality Control and Workmanship Perform work in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), applicable NFPA standards, approved construction documents, manufacturer…