Electrical Helper Jobs in Gaffney, SC (NOW HIRING)

Summary of Primary Functions:   Our Electrical Supervisor is responsible for overseeing electrical installations, maintenance, and repairs across multiple job sites. This role involves managing a team of electricians, ensuring compliance with safety codes, project specifications, and industry standards. The supervisor will coordinate daily tasks, troubleshoot electrical issues, and ensure the timely and efficient completion of electrical work while traveling to various locations. Strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in diverse environments are essential for success in this position.  

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 Electrical Supervisor include, but is not limited to: 

• Perform demolitions, new installations, alterations, interconnective machine wiring, and 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. 
• Perform electrical disconnect/removal/reconnect of machinery. 
• Perform all facets of electrical work for new installations, renovations, machine relocations and installations, troubleshooting and 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 mutli-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.  
• Manage LED task lighting systems. 
• Oversee low and medium voltage power distribution systems. 
• Plan and design new or modified installations to minimize material waste, ensure ease of future maintenance, and prevent unsafe or unsightly wiring, all in compliance with national and local codes. 
• Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to map out wiring and equipment locations, ensuring installation meets specifications. 
• Monitor the function of installed systems to identify potential hazards and determine if adjustments, relocation, or replacement is needed. 
• Complete necessary paperwork, including time sheets, change orders, safety reports, and accident reports. 

Contacts (Internal and External): Internal and External. 

Job Specifications or Qualifications 

Education: High School Diploma preferred but not required.  

Certifications: 30-hour Construction OSHA required. NFPA 70E required. NCCER is preferred but not required. 

Experience and Qualifications:  

• 2+ years as an electrical supervisor is highly desirable. 
• 4+ years of electrical experience in industrial settings 
• Experience in installing cable tray systems and racks.  
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, specifications, and manufacturer’s literature. 
• Experience in scoping jobs, ordering materials, and managing project requirements.  
• Must have previously worked on energized circuits and equipment in accordance with safety policies. 
• In-depth understanding of and up-to-date knowledge of NEC rules and codes. 

Key Competencies: 

• Valid driver’s license 
• NFPA 70E certification 
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, specifications, and manufacturer’s literature. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently to meet tight deadlines. 
• Skilled in maintaining professionalism and tact when dealing with others in all situations. 
• Coordination of eye-hand movements and manual dexterity. 
• Ability to manipulate and handle objects with hands and fingers effectively. 
• Physical flexibility to stoop, kneel, squat, bend, and crawl as needed during tasks. 
• Comfortable climbing ladders, scaffolding, or other high structures and maintaining balance. 
• Good vision and hearing, either naturally or with correction. 

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; seldomly required to drive. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds or more with assistance. 

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an 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%  

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