Traveling Lead Electrician

Gaylor Electric

21d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves leading and performing installations, alterations, additions, and repairs of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. The position is responsible for on-site management and safety of assigned construction tasks and projects, including field personnel, to ensure completion within budget, time, and quality standards, while adhering to all NEC, state, and local codes. Key duties include coordinating field installations, project close-outs, and developing/maintaining customer/client relationships. Per diem is included.

Requirements

Uses Gaylor Values as tools to carry out all job responsibilities.
Understands and complies with Company and job safety requirements (O.S.H.A.) and enforces crew to do the same.
Communicates importance of proper interpretation and enforcement of Gaylor policies and guidelines.
Understands and enforces compliance with NEC, state, and local codes.
Understands and can perform or demonstrate all Journeyperson skills.
Possesses technical knowledge, safety knowledge, and ability to work with live/energized parts.
Demonstrates and enforces proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment, and materials.
Clearly understands the scope of work, including the responsibilities of other trades at site.
Possesses knowledge of blueprints, shop drawings, and ability to visualize completed work prior to installation.
Collaborates with field personnel and support staff.
Accredited Apprenticeship Program completion or six years on the job electrical experience required.
Journeyman License requirement in states, locales, or projects, as required.

Nice To Haves

High School graduate or equivalency, preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and perform installations, alterations, additions, and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment.
Responsible for on-site management and safety of assigned construction tasks and projects and assigned field personnel.
Ensure projects are completed within established budget, time and quality standards.
Follow standard operating procedures, and adhere to all NEC state and local codes.
Coordinate field installations and project close-outs.
Develop and maintain customer/client relationships.
Demonstrate acceptable Company work practices that can be emulated by fellow employees.
Cultivate a working relationship with managers, supervisors, fellow employees, and customers/clients encouraging a cooperative environment.
Work with supervisor in personnel alignment and scheduling tasks to facilitate weekly action plans to meet project deadlines while meeting Company quality standards.
Effectively oversee, direct, and develop an assigned team of 1-6 Helpers, Apprentices, and/or Journeypersons in proper work practices.
Conduct meetings and huddles with assigned crew to meet project objectives and schedules.
Ensure crew reports to assigned job site location on time, as directed.
Assign field employees to project tasks based upon individual’s ability and experience.
Assist employees in identifying, analyzing, and resolving existing or anticipated obstacles.
Lead, motivate, coach, and develop assigned employees by giving frequent honest feedback.
Resolve conflicts related to construction of the project as well as personnel difficulties.
Monitor and order materials, tools, and equipment.
Ensure crew maintains and properly stores tools, materials, and equipment to maintain clean and a neat work area.
Obtain supervisor’s approval prior to crew installation of requested change orders.
Complete routine daily inspections of equipment and work areas to verify accurate and timely installations.
Complete and document regular safety inspections.
Report accidents or incidents to the Supervisor in a timely manner, per Company policy.
Utilize and maintain accurate project documentation (i.e. time sheets, progress reports, daily logs, etc.).
May interact with owners, owner representatives, architects, engineers, trade contractors, vendors, and others associated with project activities.
Other duties, as assigned.