Electrician Charlotte, NC

Prime Retail Services has an immediate opening for a full-time Lead Electrician to will work remotely in our Prime Power department.This is traveling field position that will be based out of the southeast region. This person will need to be located close to their electrical helper. We are in need of an experienced and proficient team player to join our Prime Power Division and provide your expert electrical skills. In business for over 20 years, Prime has an incredible reputation in the retail construction space. When you join the Prime family, you can expect a competitive salary, company technology package, Insurance (health, dental, and vision) benefits available. In addition, we have Paid Holidays, sick time off, and PTO. If this sounds like you, please read the description below and if qualified please apply today! Position Summary: We are looking for an experienced Lead Electrician to undertake a variety of tasks relating to setting up and maintaining electrical infrastructure. Your job will involve installing electrical wiring in buildings and poles, troubleshooting malfunctions and blackouts and repairing appliances. Due to the high amount of risk pertaining to this job, electricians must be first and foremost responsible individuals with great attention to safety precautions. The ideal candidate must also be experienced in different kinds of electrical devices and systems. The goal will be to produce and maintain well-functioning electrical connections to minimize the probability of accidents and maximize usability of electricity in all facilities. Essential Functions: Follow all safe workplace practices, comply with all applicable safety and health rules, and actively participate in safety programs. Read and interpret schematic drawings and documentation and initiate revisions when applicable. Follow daily work activities schedule to meet maintenance objectives. Estimate materials and time needed to complete activities to ensure completion of tasks. Install, maintain and repair secondary electrical systems, such as but not limited to, general wiring, lighting and communication systems. Install, maintain and troubleshoot power distribution equipment systems. Install, maintain and troubleshoot rotating equipment, motor drives and associated control systems. Install, maintain and troubleshoot stand-by power systems and associated equipment. Maintain and operate test and measuring instruments and equipment to determine functional operation of electronic and electrical systems. Maintain and troubleshoot industrial instrumentation devices and associated systems. Perform preventive and predictive maintenance as established by maintenance program. Maintain documentation to record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, and tests. Communicate with other departments to identify and troubleshoot equipment problems. Trains and provides subject matter expertise to Electricians. Responsible for upholding the principles of the Company's food safety certification program. Responsible for immediately reporting any food safety, food quality or plant security issues to management for appropriate action. *** This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this job, but more of a general nature. Employee may be asked to perform duties not listed, as required by business needs. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice*** Competencies: Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability Problem solving, troubleshooting, and judgment skills required and must have knowledge of tools and instruments required to perform maintenance, new installations and troubleshooting. Positive, confident and motivated attitude with the desire to work in a fast-paced, energetic team environment required Requirements: Associate Degree (2-year college or technical school) in industrial Electrical Technology or similar field; -OR - completion of recognized apprenticeship as an electrician -OR- equivalent work experience or vocational training 4 plus years of relevant electrical experience Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferred Knowledge of basic instrumentation and calibration, preferred Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Must have the ability to push, pull, and lift material up to 50 pounds and perform tasks that involve stooping, walking, bending, searching for items and standing for periods of time Fine motor skills - much of an electrician helper's work involves the manipulation of small, hard-to-grip, and hard-to-reach wires and other materials. Electricians rely on small tools or their hands alone to facilitate this work Ability to uphold the stress of traveling Ability to move and operate project specific equipment including pushing, pulling, bending and climbing. Ability to understand work instructions Color vision and depth perception - when cutting, pulling, or installing electrical wiring, electricians distinguish between different wires based on their colors. Accordingly, electrician helpers are able to differentiate between different colors. They also perceive depth well and can identify and distinguish electrical materials at varying distances Need to get into awkward positions weekly when working in cramped work places, such as crawl spaces under floors Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Work both indoors and outdoors. While outside, often undercover. Nearly always work without heating or air conditioning. Are often exposed to very hot or very cold temperatures. This depends on the time of year they are working outside. Often exposed to hazardous conditions, equipment, and situations. They work with sharp tools and electricity that could potentially produce cuts or burns. Often exposed to sounds and noise levels that are uncomfortable and distracting. Often exposed to very bright or inadequate lighting conditions. Climb ladders and work from roofs and scaffolding. Sometimes exposed to contaminants. Work somewhat close to other people, such as when sharing office space. Often work in an enclosed vehicle. Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability Prime Retail Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Prime Retail Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at or you may call us at 1+

Created: 2024-11-12