Lead Electrician

JLL•East Syracuse, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Lead Electrician to oversee electrical maintenance, repairs, installations, troubleshooting, and projects within a mission-critical facility environment. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, ensure compliance with safety standards, and support reliable operation of electrical infrastructure.

Requirements

Journeyman or Master Electrician License (preferred/required based on site requirements).
5+ years of industrial, commercial, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or facilities electrical experience.
Prior lead or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA regulations, electrical testing, switching practices, and LOTO procedures.
Experience with 480V systems, switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, transformers, generators, ATS, UPS, and power distribution systems.
Strong troubleshooting, leadership, communication, planning, and documentation skills.
Ability to work in industrial environments, including heights, confined spaces, and controlled work areas as needed.

Nice To Haves

Medium-Voltage (MV) and High-Voltage (HV) switching or substation experience is highly desirable.
Experience supporting mission-critical, life sciences, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or large industrial facilities, including electrical distribution, emergency power systems, commissioning, and utility infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate electrical maintenance, repair, installation, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
Supervise and mentor electricians and contractors, ensuring high-quality and safe work practices.
Maintain and support electrical systems including switchgear, transformers, MCCs, motor controls, panels, generators, UPS, ATS, and power distribution equipment.
Diagnose and resolve complex electrical issues, perform root-cause analysis, and minimize equipment downtime.
Plan and manage preventive maintenance activities and maintain accurate CMMS documentation.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, wiring drawings, and technical manuals.
Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, LOTO, and all site electrical safety requirements.
Coordinate electrical projects, including planning, material procurement, installation oversight, testing, and commissioning.
Partner with Facilities, Engineering, Operations, EHS, and contractors to support site reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
Participate in emergency response, after-hours support, and restoration of critical electrical systems when required.