What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Technician position at Helix Electric?
Company Overview
Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nation’s largest and most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is realized through an exceptional team of dedicated, highly skilled experts who work together and never settle for good enough. We are proud of our team‑oriented, employee‑empowered culture that defines our unique character.
Position Summary
Helix Electric is seeking a dynamic Electrical Technician to join our production‑driven team. The successful candidate will perform electrical installations, load bank operations, and troubleshooting in both field and shop environments.
Duties & Scope
Helix Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nation’s largest and most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is realized through an exceptional team of dedicated, highly skilled experts who work together and never settle for good enough. We are proud of our team‑oriented, employee‑empowered culture that defines our unique character.
Position Summary
Helix Electric is seeking a dynamic Electrical Technician to join our production‑driven team. The successful candidate will perform electrical installations, load bank operations, and troubleshooting in both field and shop environments.
Duties & Scope
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and components
- Perform load bank setup, testing, monitoring, and teardown
- Conduct electrical testing and inspections to ensure performance and compliance
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation
- Identify issues and implement corrective actions efficiently
- Follow all safety standards, company policies, and OSHA regulations
- Work independently and collaboratively to complete projects on schedule
- 3–5 years of hands‑on electrical experience
- Proven load banking experience (required)
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
- Proficiency in English (spoken and written)
- Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to work in both field and shop environments
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Electrical certifications, completed apprenticeship, or technical training
- Work in all elements depending on job location and time of year (heat, cold, rain, snow)
- Wear required personal protective equipment at all times (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves; respirator when required)
- Ability to work 8–10 hours per day, 40 hours per week, including overtime and night shifts as required
- Perform essential physical functions including crawling, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, sitting, and reaching
- Routinely lift objects in excess of 50 pounds and push/pull heavy materials
- Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers
- Physical labor makes up more than 70% of the role
Helix Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Employee Discount Program (PerkSpot)
- Tax Savings Accounts (FSA, HSA, DCFSA, CSA)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Scholarship Program