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Electrical Lead
Location: Pottstown, PA – 75% Travel (multi-site, commercial/industrial project locations)
Position Type: Full Time, Hourly
Reports To: Electrical Foreman
Position Summary
The Electrical Lead supports the Electrical Foreman on commercial and industrial construction and maintenance projects, providing technical guidance, mentoring crew members, and ensuring high-quality electrical work. This is a hands-on field role focused on safety, efficiency, and compliance with code and company standards across multiple job sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the on-site technical expert for electrical installation, troubleshooting, and repair on commercial/industrial projects.
- Assist in planning and executing electrical work including conduit runs, cable tray, panel and switchgear installation, motor controls, transformers, and low/medium-voltage distribution.
- Read and work from electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and construction blueprints.
- Mentor and provide direction to apprentices and journeyman electricians on-site.
- Ensure all work complies with NEC, OSHA, and MJ Nester quality and safety standards, including lockout/tagout and arc flash protocols.
- Support the Foreman in coordinating with other trades (mechanical, millwright, controls) to keep schedules on track.
- Identify and resolve field issues, escalating design conflicts or code issues as needed.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and material readiness; track material needs and report shortages proactively.
- Complete required documentation (daily reports, as-builts, safety forms) accurately and on time.
- Travel to job sites as assigned (approx. 75%); may include multi-day or out-of-town assignments.
Qualifications
- Journeyman Electrician license preferred; state licensure requirements vary by project location.
- 3–5 years of electrical experience in commercial and/or industrial settings.
- Strong working knowledge of commercial/industrial electrical systems (distribution, controls, motors, generators).
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, one-line diagrams, and blueprints.
- Working knowledge of NEC and OSHA requirements.
- Team-oriented with strong communication skills; comfortable directing junior crew members.
- Valid driver's license; ability to travel to multiple job sites as required.
Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Electrical : 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Master Electrician License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27 - $32