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Essel

Electrician - Disaster Recovery & Damage Assessment

ElectricalConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSpokane, WA, USA$40 - $45

About the Job

Requirements

  • An active Journeyman Electrician License is required.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience inspecting, troubleshooting, installing, or assessing electrical systems is required.
  • Strong experience with commercial, industrial, or utility electrical systems is required.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, and technical documentation is required.
  • Proficiency with electrical testing and diagnostic equipment is required.
  • A valid driver's license and clean driving record are required.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in varying weather conditions is required.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and kneel for extended periods is required.
  • Ability to work in outdoor environments, including disaster-affected areas with uneven terrain, is required.
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and safely navigate hazardous work environments is required.
  • Ability to work extended shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform inspections and damage assessments of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems impacted by natural disasters.
  • Evaluate electrical infrastructure for fire, smoke, water, and storm-related damage.
  • Inspect service equipment, switchgear, distribution panels, transformers, generators, and electrical distribution systems.
  • Identify and document electrical hazards, unsafe conditions, and code violations.
  • Assess photovoltaic solar systems, Battery Energy Storage Systems, backup generators, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
  • Troubleshoot damaged electrical systems and determine repair or replacement recommendations.
  • Prepare detailed inspection reports, photographs, and field documentation using electronic devices.
  • Ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code, Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, and industry safety standards.
  • Coordinate with utility companies, emergency management personnel, contractors, and other stakeholders during disaster response operations.
  • Work safely in hazardous or unstable environments.
  • Travel nationwide and deploy on short notice as disaster response needs arise.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience evaluating electrical systems following wildfires, hurricanes, floods, storms, or other natural disasters.
  • Knowledge of damage assessment and infrastructure restoration practices.
  • Experience identifying hazards involving energized electrical equipment, distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, photovoltaic solar systems, Battery Energy Storage Systems, backup generators, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
  • Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, Occupational Safety and Health Administration electrical safety standards, NFPA 70E, and utility safety practices.
  • Familiarity with the Incident Command System or Federal Emergency Management Agency emergency response environments.
  • Previous experience supporting utility restoration, emergency response, or infrastructure recovery projects.
  • Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics, electrical inspections and damage assessments, hazard recognition and risk mitigation, electrical safety and Lockout/Tagout, and technical report writing and documentation.

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