Electrician

Job Title: Electrician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Electrician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of electrical systems, including the installation and maintenance of electrical wiring, controls, and distribution gear. You will be responsible for ensuring all work meets the highest standards of safety and quality, adhering to all relevant codes and specifications.
Responsibilities

• Maintain and keep a clean work area for the installation of equipment.
• Plan new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.
• Install controls and distribution gear, such as switches, panel boards, disconnects, and inverters.
• Analyze proper fastening systems for equipment support.
• Terminate wiring and equipment as per code or job specifications.
• Connect power cables to equipment such as disconnects, panel boards, inverters, motors, and transformers per manufacturer specifications and permitted drawings.
• Prepare sketches showing the location of wiring and equipment, or follow diagrams/blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before the completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring.
• Test the continuity of circuits to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using testing instruments such as amp probes, clamp meters, and voltage meters.
• Observe the functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Install all solar-related components AC and DC electric as per plans.
• Install solar modules and racking as per plans.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in electrical systems, conduit installation, and commercial wiring.
• Knowledge of three-phase wiring, including standard color codes for 277/480V and 120/240V systems.
• Understanding of high-leg voltage in a 120/240V delta 3-phase system.
• Familiarity with recommended support distances for EMT conduit from junction boxes.
• Ability to adhere to bending allowances in raceways.
• Knowledge of explosion prevention fittings and materials.
• Understanding of current transformers (CTs) and their proper installation and orientation.
• Experience with generator installation, including line/load considerations and communication/control aspects.
• Knowledge of transformer terminations in a 3-phase Delta Primary 480V to 3-phase Secondary 120/240V Y transformer.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years as a Commercial Electrician.
• Proficiency in using hydraulic benders for conduit.
• Experience with low voltage systems and pulling wire.

Why Work Here?

We are a family-owned business that believes people are our best asset. We are dedicated to and strongly believe in the importance of work/life balance. Our dog-friendly environment fosters a culture of TEAM work (Together Everyone Accomplishes More). There is room for growth within the Solar Department, and we offer competitive pay and full benefits, including 401(k) with matching, dental insurance, a flexible schedule, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, a referral program, a retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, and vision insurance. Additionally, you will receive on-the-job training.
Work Environment

This position requires an 8-hour shift, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends as needed. The role involves time onsite, working outside, and the ability to work in a safe, professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements, including OSHA, State, and Federal regulations.
Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Okeechobee, Florida.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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