ECHO HOUSE ELECTRIC

Philadelphia, PA | Full Time

The Lead Electrical is responsible for leading an electrical crew on commercial and residential construction sites. Their primary role is to ensure planning, laying out, installing, and wiring electrical components are completed, as per project drawings, specifications and in accordance with applicable electrical codes.

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A Lead Electrician is distinguished from Electrician by its responsibility for providing lead work direction, guidance and training to electricians and other designated employees in addition to performing the full range of electrician duties.

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Job Duties

• Installs, maintains and repairs panels and branch circuit wiring; bends and installs various types of conduit; installs raceways and panels; installs lighting systems, receptacles, fixtures and switches; fabricates brackets, holders and supports; replaces and repairs indoor and outdoor lighting systems and fire alarms.

• Installs interior and exterior wiring for equipment and appliances; wires new and remodeled buildings; adjusts transformer output voltages; replaces fuses and works with low and high voltage; works on live panels, wires, circuits and transformers.

• Installs and repairs control and distribution apparatus, including, but not limited to, motors, relays, switches, thermostats, and circuit breaker panels.

• Analyzes blueprints, wiring schematics and drawings of electrical systems to determine processes for efficient installation of new or upgraded systems.

• Identifies materials that are needed for jobs and/or needed for warehouse stock and orders materials.

• Responsible for coordination and communication of electrical crews for duties and daily tasks.

• Inspects work to ensure compliance with national and local electrical codes.

• Participates in training and providing day-to-day lead work direction to Electricians and Electrical Helpers; participates in assigning work and ensures conformance with code standards; provides information, guidance and training on work procedures; assists in maintaining a fair and open work environment in accordance with the company’s commitment to teamwork, mutual trust and respect.

• Reviewing scope of work as per contracts and identifying, documenting and communicating change orders.

• Communicate with other construction personnel (general contractor, other trades, etc.) on job site to coordinate an efficient installation.

• Complies with all applicable health and safety regulations, policies and established work practices.

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Working Conditions

The employee works in a field environment and may work in confined spaces; in high, precarious places on scaffolding and ladders; exposed to electrical energy and high voltage. The employee must have the ability to use hand- and power-tools repetitively.

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Job details

• Full-time

• Hourly Pay

• Overtime Eligible

• Bonus Eligible

• An annual review with merit increase according to performance

• Hours are typically 7:00-4:00, with some variation depending on the job

• A reliable source of transportation, attendance and punctuality is a must

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience

• OSHA 10 certification required

• OSHA 30 certification preferred

• Must be located in the Greater Philadelphia region

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Benefits

• 8 paid holidays, annually

• 15 paid vacation days, annually

• 3 paid sick days, annually

• 100% paid life insurance

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance offered, 50% covered by company

• Company-sponsored retirement (401k) plan

• 401k match of up to 6% and all fees paid

• Paid parental leave (both maternal and paternal)

• Professional development assistance