Travel Electrician

M.C. Dean, Inc•Ladysmith, VA

25d

About The Position

M.C. Dean is hiring a Travel Electrician to assemble, test, and support the installation of modular electrical systems at client facilities or project sites, while providing skilled electrical support to other projects and field operations as business needs require. The role installs basic electrical equipment and systems in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The position involves work in varied and physically demanding environments, often outdoors in all types of weather. Work may take place at extreme heights, in construction areas, or in restricted spaces such as switchgear rooms, manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, and attics. The electrician works in the presence of customers and their representatives, maintaining a professional and courteous image while minimizing disruption. Travel of up to 75% may be required, and work hours may be flexible, including overtime, weekends, and night shifts to meet project schedules. The pay range is USD $35.50–$39.50 per hour. M.C. Dean describes itself as a provider of cyber-physical solutions for mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises, with more than 7,000 employees.

Requirements

Four years of experience working in the electrical industry.
High school diploma or GED.
Must successfully pass a background check and drug test.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to travel up to 75% may be required.
Ability to work flexible hours and possible mandatory overtime, including night and weekend work.
Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, following proper lifting techniques and safety protocols.
Ability to relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet and climb and balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and ladders.
Ability to walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead routinely and repetitively.
Good vision (corrected vision acceptable), 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; apply general rules to specific problems; combine information to form general rules or conclusions; see details at close range; and listen to and understand spoken information.

Responsibilities

Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, conduit, cable, equipment, components, and devices according to 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 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, then locate the cause and correct the problem.
Read contract drawings.
Troubleshoot EMS systems, smart breakers, and relays.
Support installation of modular electrical systems at client facilities or project sites and provide electrical support to other projects and field operations as needed.