Electrician

M.C. Dean, Inc•Aldie, VA

About The Position

A Licensed or Non-Licensed Electrician installs basic electrical equipment and systems in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role involves assembling, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining electrical wiring, conduit, cable, equipment, components, and devices, as well as installing electronic controls and related systems. The work is physically demanding and may take place outdoors in all types of weather, at extreme heights, and in areas under construction or with restricted access. Work areas may include switchgear rooms, manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, and attics. The electrician may need to access work areas using approved construction ladders or stairs and work around customers while maintaining a professional and courteous presence. Flexible hours and overtime may be required to meet project deadlines.

Requirements

Four years of experience working in the electrical industry.
High school diploma or GED.
Successfully pass a background check and drug test.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet and climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and ladders.
Ability to walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead routinely and repetitively.
Possess adequate vision, including color vision, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
Ability to use a standard ladder without exceeding its weight limit while carrying tools.
Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems and combine information to form conclusions.
Ability to see details at close range.
Ability to listen to and understand spoken information and ideas.
Ability to work flexible hours and, as needed, mandatory overtime that may include nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, conduit, cable, equipment, components, and devices according to blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.
Install and mount electronic controls, devices, panels, sensors, and components.
Perform interlock wiring as required.
Test electrical systems and circuit continuity in wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices.
Inspect installation sites and review work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine material requirements and installation procedures.
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools, locate the cause of breakdowns, and correct problems.
Read contract drawings.
Troubleshoot EMS systems, smart breakers, and relays.