Lead

Helix Electric•Lithia Springs, GA

11d

About The Position

Helix Electric is seeking a State Certified Lead Journeyman Electrician to join a production-driven team performing electrical installations and troubleshooting. The role involves leading a crew of 2–15 electricians and completing electrical work on commercial projects. Helix Electric works across areas including design/build, industrial, commercial, mixed-use and multifamily developments, government, institutional, communications, and utilities projects. The electrician is responsible for assembling, installing, maintaining, and testing electrical equipment and wiring systems in commercial settings. Work includes preparing installation areas, installing electrical components, connecting wiring and equipment according to code and job specifications, and reading blueprints and electrical drawings. The role also requires verifying dimensions, alignments, and clearances, securing equipment after use, and operating tools or equipment only when trained and certified. This is physically demanding work performed in varying weather and job-site conditions. Personal protective equipment is required, and respirators must be worn when needed. Physical work constitutes more than 70% of the job.

Requirements

Proven experience as a lead electrician capable of supervising a crew of 2–15.
State Journeyman Electrician Certification where required; highly desirable in states where it is not required.
Strong working knowledge of building codes.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work 8–10 hours per day, 40 hours per week, and overtime or night shifts as required.
Ability to perform physical tasks including crawling, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, sitting, reaching, and routinely lifting more than 50 pounds, as well as pushing and pulling objects.
Ability to perform repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.
Ability to work in varying weather and environmental conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, safety glasses, and gloves, and a respirator when required.

Responsibilities

Supervise a crew of 2–15 electricians.
Assemble, install, maintain, and test electrical equipment and wiring systems in commercial settings.
Prepare work areas for equipment installation.
Install electrical components and connect wiring and equipment in accordance with applicable codes and job specifications.
Operate equipment only when trained and certified to do so.
Set up and operate tools such as hydraulic benders, power threaders, power pullers, and cable vacuum systems.
Read blueprints and electrical drawings and install work as specified.
Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances against drawings or plans.
Secure and lock up equipment after use.
Deliver safe projects on schedule and within budget.