Electrician

Terrestris Global Solutions•Tuskegee, AL

22d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Electrician to support the Veteran community in the Montgomery, AL area. This position is open to all candidates, including Locum or Traveling professionals. The role involves installing and maintaining electrical systems, circuits, and equipment, as well as troubleshooting and repairing defects. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of electrical safety standards and be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
OSHA 30-hour construction certification.
3+ years of related experience.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Work at heights and climb ladders.
Work in confined spaces.
Work in high temperatures.
Work in a noisy environment.
Work may involve potential hazardous exposures such as asbestos, machine parts, soot, dirt, grease, chemicals, oil, and fumes.
Ability to function safely while wearing a respirator - Work requiring an OSHA-approved respirator and proper fit tested.
Standing and bending for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

NFPA 70E (electrical safety) certification.
Previous experience with the VA is a plus.

Responsibilities

Install new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment.
Install secondary power distribution lines and circuits used to supply a wide range of voltages.
Provide maintenance to industrial multiphase systems; thermocouple sensors; electrical intrusion alarm and fire alarm system; emergency warning systems; lighting protection systems.
Trace hard-to-locate defects or problems associated with the completion of repairs and installations.
Determine where to place distribution panels, boxes, fittings, connections, and install wiring.
Calculate resistance, inductance, capacitance, power factor, current flow, and temperature, and length in single and multiple raceways, conduits, and cable trays.
Operate basic test equipment such as signal generators, signal tracers, and oscilloscopes.
Use specialized measuring instruments such as voltmeters, ammeters, wattmeters, ohmmeters and meggers.
Recognize electronic parts such as resistors, capacitors, and transistors.
Use trade formulas to calculate common properties, e.g., voltage, voltage drop, and current capability in series and parallel circuits.