Industrial Electrical Helper

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting, and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals.

Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development, along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina, with offices spanning the United States, primarily the southeast and central United States.

Thompson HCMS is seeking a BoP electrical helper for ongoing electrical and instrumentation project work, beginning with the Saluda hydroelectric project. The helper will work under the direction of a journeyman electrician and site supervision during installation, testing, and startup activities associated with the Units 1 and 2 governor replacement.

• Assist with installing conduit, supports, and cable tray as directed.
• Help pull, route, label, and organize power, control, and instrumentation cables.
• Prepare materials and work areas for electricians; stage tools, equipment, and cable safely.
• Assist with equipment installation and terminations under the direction of a qualified electrician.
• Help identify cables and devices from drawings and field labels; report discrepancies to the journeyman or site lead.
• Support electrical checks, loop checks, startup, and punch-list work as assigned, without independently performing tasks that require a qualified electrician.
• Keep work areas clean and organized and provide daily progress updates to the site lead.
• Follow site safety rules, lockout/tagout requirements, and instructions from authorized personnel. Do not perform energized electrical work.
• Coordinate with electricians, mechanical crews, and other trades to support the project schedule.
• Minimum Required Tool List for Top Helpers:
• 1 each 9” Side Cutters
• 2 each 440 Channel locks
• 1 each Tool Box or bag with lock
• 1 each Hack Saw and Blade
• 1 set Flat Head Screw Drivers (assortment of sizes)
• 1 each Large Phillip Head Screw Drivers
• 1 each Small Phillip Head Screw Drivers
• 1 each 9” Level
• 1 each 8” Crescent Wrench
• 1 each 10” Crescent Wrench
• 1 pair Leather Gloves
• 1 each 25’ Tape Measure
• 1 each Hammer
• 1 each Working Flash Light
• 1 each Pad and Pencil

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively, operate moving equipment and work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments.
• Candidate may be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check based on job location/requirements.
• Experience as an electrical helper, apprentice, or industrial construction laborer preferred.
• Basic familiarity with electrical tools, conduit, cable installation, and safe work practices preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions, read basic labels and drawings, and work productively as part of a field crew.
• Willingness to learn industrial electrical and instrumentation work in a hydroelectric facility.
• Ability to meet site access and safety requirements, report reliably to assigned sites, and travel to future projects.

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

• We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.