Electrical Technician - P1, 1st Shift

Trane Technologies • Grand Rapids, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Technician builds custom engineered HVAC equipment in a shop environment, using equipment-construction skills and knowledge of acceptable wiring practices and build standards. The role reads and follows engineering drawings to assemble and wire HVAC equipment, panels, and components, and fabricates steel and sheet-metal parts as needed. Assignments are completed on time, to quality standards, and within budget, while following applicable electrical codes, company construction standards, and safety policies.

The technician prepares for projects by reviewing project binders, coordinating with project managers and other team members, anticipating challenges, and gathering materials. The position documents work and maintains project files, tools, equipment, and an organized work area; coordinates parts and unused resources with purchasing and stocking personnel; and communicates project status, scope, and schedule issues. The technician works closely with other trades, technicians, subcontractors, engineers, managers, and interns, and may support other trades or departments as needed.

The position is on-site five days per week, mainly in a semi-conditioned shop and occasionally in a conditioned office. The shop is usually loud and may involve moving mechanical parts, heavy equipment, high-voltage electrical-shock risk, and fumes or airborne particles from welding, grinding, and painting. Occasional work outdoors, in equipment rooms, extreme weather, vibration, wet or humid conditions, or elevated locations may be required. The role requires appropriate personal protective equipment and flexibility to work overtime or weekends as required.

Requirements

• Two years of HVAC electrical experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Codes as they apply to the business.
• Ability to read, understand, and write simple instructions and correspondence.
• Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a wide range of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with abstract and concrete variables.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to meet the described physical demands, including frequent walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, or crawling; regular lifting or moving of up to 10 pounds; frequent lifting or moving of up to 40 pounds; and occasional assisted lifting of up to 80 pounds.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Flexibility to work overtime or weekends as required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Electrical Journeyman license issued by the state of Michigan.
• EPA Certification.

Responsibilities

• Build custom equipment on assigned projects.
• Use hand tools and interpret drawings, schematics, sketches, pictures, and verbal instructions to fabricate parts, wire panels, and wire HVAC components.
• Fabricate steel parts, sheet-metal panels, and brackets as needed.
• Apply relevant electrical standards, build standards, wiring practices, and codes in daily work.
• Complete assembly and wiring assignments on time, with high quality, and within budget.
• Assist team members of other trades and perform other trade work when needed.
• Prepare for projects by reviewing project binders, consulting with project managers and technicians, anticipating difficulties, gathering materials, and coordinating work.
• Inspect and maintain tools and equipment, and keep the work area neat, clean, and organized.
• Complete job paperwork, including daily time records, quality check sheets, Traveler 2.0, and parts logs; maintain project files and forward required documents to the next production work center.
• Coordinate with purchasing and stocking personnel, return unused resources, and identify parts needed for construction, testing, and repair.
• Assist with general office and shop initiatives to improve the business and control expenses.
• Collaborate with project technicians, temporary technicians, subcontractors, project managers, project engineers, trade team leaders, production shop supervisors, and interns; provide technical advice and status information as needed.
• Communicate project scope, schedule, and other issues to project managers and teammates.
• Attend, contribute to, or lead meetings with team members, salespeople, customers, and management as needed.
• Follow construction, quality, and safety standards and promote safety policies to team members and subcontractors.
• Participate in and communicate new ideas and initiatives with the Electrical trade team.
• Follow the company Code of Ethics, Compliance requirements, culture, rules, and policies.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Work overtime or weekends as required and occasionally work in other company departments when needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with incentives, effective on day one for the employee and family.
• Fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and options supporting volunteer and parental leave.
• 401(k) match.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs.
• Tuition assistance and student debt support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed