Industrial Electrician Engineer
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 position involves installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and inspecting electrical systems in commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. The electrician performs preventive and corrective maintenance to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of building electrical infrastructure. The schedule is 40 hours per week, with overtime as required. The assignment is expected to last 6–12 months, with the option to extend, and the start is listed as ASAP.
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, regulations, and safety practices.
- Experience working independently and within multidisciplinary maintenance teams.
- Strong knowledge of medium- and high-voltage electrical systems and power distribution equipment, including 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 analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities; 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 tasks including sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Electrician or equivalent certification preferred.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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