Building Electrician

Swj Technology • Blythewood, SC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

SWJ Technology is seeking an experienced Building Electrician for a client in the automotive industry. This contractor role is based in Blythewood, South Carolina, and requires onsite presence. The electrician will install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and inspect electrical systems in commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. The role includes preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of building electrical infrastructure, as well as support for facility improvement and energy-efficiency projects. The schedule is 40 hours per week, with overtime as required. The assignment is expected to last 6–12 months, with an option to extend, and is expected to start as soon as possible.

Requirements

• Technical education or an apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Installation, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in building electrical maintenance, facilities management, or industrial maintenance environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, power distribution, and building infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, safety regulations, and industry best practices.
• Experience working independently and within multidisciplinary maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of low- and medium-voltage electrical systems, power distribution equipment, switchgear, transformers, motor control centers, lighting systems, generators, and UPS systems.
• Experience with building electrical infrastructure, including HVAC controls, fire alarm systems, building automation systems, security and access control systems, and energy management systems.
• Proficiency in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, corrective repairs, equipment testing, commissioning, and root cause analysis.
• Experience maintaining accurate maintenance records and technical reports.
• Experience with electrical safety procedures, risk assessments, and lockout/tagout practices.
• Familiarity with OSHA requirements and safe work practices in operational facilities.
• Strong commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and time-management skills.
• Reliable, safety-focused work ethic and flexibility to support emergency and after-hours maintenance activities when required.
• Ability to understand and comply with relevant safety practices.
• Ability to perform physical work involving sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Electrician or equivalent certification.
• Experience in commercial office buildings.
• Experience in manufacturing facilities.
• Experience in data centers.
• Experience in hospitals and healthcare facilities.
• Experience in warehouses and distribution centers.
• Experience in educational institutions and public facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on electrical equipment and systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults to minimize downtime.
• Install, modify, and upgrade electrical equipment as required.
• Respond to emergency maintenance calls and equipment failures.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and inspection reports.
• Support facility improvement and energy-efficiency projects.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and facility management teams.

What This Job Offers

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