Lead Electrician

Purpose

The Lead Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment in compliance with Company standards, safety regulations, and industry codes. This role requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to work in diverse environments. The Electrician contributes to the successful and safe execution of projects while minimizing downtime and ensuring operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Installation & Maintenance

– Installs, repairs, and maintains electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures, including wiring, outlets, panels, and lighting. Performs conduit bending and installation, rigid pipe threading, raceway systems, and ladder tray installation. Conducts routine inspections and maintenance to ensure systems remain operational and compliant with safety standards.

Troubleshooting & Repairs –

Diagnoses electrical issues using testing devices and problem-solving techniques, repairs or replaces defective components in a timely manner to minimize downtime.

Project Execution –

Assists with new construction, renovations, or upgrades of electrical systems in industrial and other settings. Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to accurately complete installations and repairs, including conduit layouts, raceway systems, and cable tray routing.

Compliance & Safety

– Adheres to local, state, and federal electrical codes, as well as Company safety protocols, ensures compliance with OSHA and other safety regulations by wearing PPE and practicing safe work habits, follows OSHA regulations, Company PPE standards, lock out Tag out, and safety checks to mitigate hazards.

Collaboration & Communication

– Works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen and the Operations Manager as well as other tradespeople to coordinate activities and meet project timelines, communicates project updates, issues, or delays effectively to supervi...