Full-Time

Traveling Industrial Electrician Foreman

Wachter

Wachter

1,001-5,000 employees

Nationwide technology integration and deployment services

Compensation Overview

$30 - $45/hr

+ Per-Diem

United States

In Person

Travel to various locations nationwide with overnight stays; Per-Diem provided when overnight travel is required.

Category
Building Trades (1)
Required Skills
CAD
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Licensed Electrician.
  • Current Journeyman or Master’s.
  • Experience as a Lead or Foreman electrician.
  • Experience as a Commercial and/or Industrial Electrician.
  • MSHA certification is a plus but not required
  • Available and willing for travel.
  • Flexible and willing to work on-call, day, night, weekend, or overtime shifts as the job requires.
  • Experience reading blueprints and site maps.
  • Knowledgeable of NFPA 70E, proper ARC flash PPE.
  • Able to read all types of electrical drawings, single lines, and P&IDs.
  • Proficient in installing grounding systems, CAD Welding, and Mechanical connections.
  • Knowledgeable in industrial construction practices.
  • Proficient with lighting circuits maintenance, repair, and new installation 120v-480v.
  • Advanced Controls – includes Wye-Delta starters, part winding starters, soft starts, and VFDs.
  • Ability and knowledge to properly operate the common large tools of the electrical trade such as various types of threading equipment, hand, mechanical and hydraulic bending equipment, and tugging equipment.
  • General knowledge of PLC.
  • Use of various types of instruments used in the electrical trade including voltage meters, ammeters, and meggers.
  • Instrumentation knowledge including Flow meters, Digital valves, and Analog Instruments.
  • Able to work inside or outside in various temperatures and environments.
  • Must have reliable transportation with insurance.
  • Safety conscious, follow all applicable PPE guidelines.
  • Has basic hand tools and PPE.
  • Outstanding troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience managing large industrial/commercial projects.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, etc.
  • Excellent customer relationship and communication skills with Project Managers; verbal and written.
  • Comfortable working unsupervised and with teams of 4 to 20 other technicians.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Certified to operate a BOOM or scissor lift, and ability to work at heights.
  • Able to pass drug and background screening.
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.
Responsibilities
  • Performs tasks and scheduled assignments to ensure that electrical systems are properly maintained and operating correctly
  • Troubleshoot instrumentation, and motor controls.
  • Adhere to NFPA 70E guidelines for electrical safety and company policies.
  • Interpret drawings and apply to field install maintaining NEC requirements.
  • Communicate with customers through verbal or written means.
  • Lead and manage small crews of 2-8 electricians by providing daily instruction and training, as needed.
  • Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed electrical systems and component devices are operational.
  • Ability work after-hours or weekends to finish job at times
  • Inspect and test electrical components to diagnose problems, repair broken electrical components, and install updates for outdated electrical systems.
  • Install and layout of various types of conduits, including cable trays.
  • Install and troubleshoot Heat Tracing and Freeze Protection.
  • Set up and pull conductors in conduit and cable tray, including the proper methods of attaching the cables to the pulling mechanism.
  • Switch gear installation and Iron frame breaker maintenance.
  • Troubleshoot electrical problems and install new wiring or other components to fix lighting, fuse boxes, and generators.
  • Assist with pre-installation opportunities by designing and planning technical solutions.
  • Promptly provide clear daily updates and communicate effectively with Project Managers, customers, and technicians.
  • Provide regular updates to Project Management on project status and current objectives.
  • Ensure electrical systems meet local, county, state, or federal codes; legal and/or insurance requirements.
  • Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.
  • Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.
Desired Qualifications
  • MSHA certification is a plus but not required

Wachter, Inc. specializes in technology integration, offering solutions such as IoT, electrical systems, IT networks, renewable energy, automation, controls, and physical security. The company is a Cisco Gold Certified Partner and provides nationwide deployment with over 1,400 W2 technicians and electricians licensed to work in all 50 states, along with 24/7/365 customized support through TRUST.Wachter.com.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lenexa, Kansas

Founded

1930

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