Electrical Lead

Electrical Lead 2

Location: Gridley, IL 61744

Contract: 15 Months

Client: Nicor Gas

The Electrical Lead 2 plays a key role in overseeing electrical construction, commissioning, and startup activities across major utility and industrial energy projects, including gas compression stations, LNG plants, and fossil/industrial power facilities
. This position requires 10+ years of related experience or a 4-year degree in a relevant field
, with strong expertise in construction, engineering design, operations, maintenance, and startup/commissioning of electrical systems.

The Electrical Lead ensures safety, quality, and reliability across all phases of project execution, from installation inspections to commissioning and turnover.

• Promote and maintain a safety-first culture in all field and project activities.

• Inspect electrical installations for compliance with drawings, specifications, and applicable codes/standards.

• Support development of project execution plans, procedures, and schedules
  ; monitor progress vs. requirements.

• Conduct and participate in project meetings: pre-bid, contractor orientation, safety (JSA), and status updates.

• Verify installation, testing, commissioning, and operations of industrial electrical devices, equipment, and distribution systems
  .

• Troubleshoot, repair, and operate systems during commissioning and startup phases.

• Evaluate vendor drawings, schematics, and project documentation; ensure as-built drawings and updates are complete and accurate.

• Coordinate with field engineers, contractors, vendors, and owners’ representatives to resolve installation and performance issues.

• Ensure adherence to LOTO, Arc Flash, Arc Blast, and electrical safety standards during all tasks.

• Train, mentor, and support operations and maintenance staff as needed.

• May supervise other technicians, subcontractors, or client personnel.

• Strong knowledge of industrial power & process plant distribution systems
  , including:

  • Switchyards, switch gear, MCCs

  • Transformers (power & distribution)

  • Protective relays & control circuits

  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

  • Generators & motors

• Proficiency in installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical devices and controls.

• Familiarity with construction contracts, labor agreements, and quality standards
  .

• Adequate knowledge of OSHA standards, electrical codes, and environmental regulations
  .

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, vendor drawings, and operations manuals
  .

• Strong communication and leadership skills for interfacing with engineers, contractors, vendors, and plant staff.

• Ability to work extended hours, nights, or weekends as project demands require.

• Self-starter with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

• Education:

  • Required:
    
    10+ years of related experience OR a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

• Experience:

  • Extensive experience in Construction, Plant Engineering, Operations/Maintenance, LNG Startup, or Gas Compression projects
    .

  • Proven field leadership during commissioning/startup in a utilities or industrial setting.