Electrician

Company Description

Beck & Pollitzer is the world's leading provider of industrial installation and machine relocation services. We deliver an unrivalled range of services to all clients, both locally and internationally.

We are passionate about our customers and the work we do for them. Therefore, we pride ourselves in consistently delivering excellence, no matter how complex the project.

We firmly believe that we achieve more when we work together, and recognise that people are the heart of the business.

At Beck & Pollitzer everything we do is based on our core values; colleagues working together, passion for our customers and the work we do for them and being consistent and persistent in all we do. We recruit people who demonstrate these values and are good at what they do.

When you join our team, you will become involved in supporting or delivering some of the biggest and most complex machinery installation and relocation projects in the world. Our people are experts in a diverse range of industries including automotive, aerospace, infrastructure, print, packaging, FMCG, metals and many more.

Position

Summary of Primary Functions: Our Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment on various job sites. This role requires extensive travel to different locations to support construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety codes and industry standards. Duties include reading blueprints, wiring systems, troubleshooting electrical issues, and working closely with other trades to meet project timelines. The ideal candidate is adaptable, detail-oriented, and skilled in working in diverse environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

All employees are required to follow all Safety and Quality rules and processes to ensure a safe working environment, and the production of high-quality products. Duties and responsibilities for our Electricians include, but are not limited to:

• Perform electrical disconnect/removal/reconnect of machinery.
• Perform all facets of electrical work for new installations, renovations, machine relocations installation's repairs of electrical systems.
• Work with various types of process machinery in industrial and automotive plants.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot conveyor systems.
• Handle data, controls, and PLC systems for automation.
• Install and maintain conduit and wiring systems.
• Work with cable trays and multi-conductor cables.
• Install and maintain transformers, switches, sensors, relays, starters, motors, and other electrical components.
• Oversee low and medium voltage power distribution systems.
• Work with and have knowledge of wire pulling and conduit bending tools.
• Work with and have knowledge of how to properly use multi-meters, insulation resistance test equipment, and data cable certification instruments.
• Knowledge and experience pulling and terminating Cat5/5e/6/6a/7 data cables.
• Maintain habits of cleanliness and high degree of workmanship.

Requirements

Job Specifications or Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma preferred but not required.

Certifications: 10-hour Construction OSHA required.

Experience:

• 4 years of directly related electrical experience in an industrial setting is required.
• Experience in running and bending rigid conduit with precision and efficiency required.

Key Competencies:

• Hold a valid driver's license, be capable of driving long distances of up to 10 hours and possess the ability to operate industrial lifts.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, specifications, and manufacturer's literature.
• Ability to see and hear industrial equipment moving on the job site.
• Capable of frequently lifting to 75 pounds throughout the workday.
• Must be able to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, squat, climb ladders, and work at heights for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in extreme temperatures, ranging from over 100°F to below 10°F, while wearing all necessary safety PPE.
• Willing to assist the job site team with tasks such as equipment installation and demobilization.
• Must be able to work on energized circuits and equipment in compliance with safety policies.
• Please Note: As a requisite to the effective performance of the position and contractual obligations with our customer, we require that all employees on site must be proficient in understanding, speaking, reading & writing English.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continually required to sit, use hands, talk, and hear; will also be required to stand, walk, climb, stoop/kneel; seldom required to drive. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; seldom 75 pounds or more with assistance.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is a traveling indoor/outdoor position and will continually face adverse working conditions in the field and will be exposed to dirt, noise, fumes, heat, cold, etc.

Travel Required: 100%

This job description is not a contract for employment. Employment with Beck & Pollitzer USA is at will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete a job application, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected] or by calling (864) 574-6551.

Other information

Travel Required: 100%

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