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Thursday, December 18, 2014

Licensed Journeyman Electrician with travel to The Caribbean


JOB TITLE: Licensed Journeyman Electrician
JOB STATUS: Full Time
SALARY RANGE: $35,000 to $45,000 Annual salary plus annual bonus
EMPLOYER: Hannah Solar Government Services LLC
PLACE OF WORK: 3297 Pacific Street, North Charleston, SC 29418

GENERAL:
This Engineering, Procurement and Construction(EPC) renewable energy company has been awarded commercial and government contracts for the design and construction of solar systems/electrical vehicles charging stations at federal facilities across the US & Puerto Rico.
This rapidly growing company needs to quickly expand capabilities and is looking for an innovative and motivated new licensed Journeyman Electrician.

WORK DAYS/HOURS:
Typical work schedule is 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Monday -Friday.
Occasional work and or travel on weekend.
Position requires extensive travel throughout the US and the Caribbean which is often greater than 75% of the time or more. Job hours may exceed 40 hours per week when traveling and working on construction sites.

JOB SUMMARY:
Assist with and perform electrical requirements on and off of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems and Electrical Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations project sites. Requirements may include assisting with project estimates, coordinating project activities with contractors, and performing the labor on the jobsites.

JOB DUTIES:
Serves as the Journeyman electrician on-site at construction projects.
Remain current with US National Electrical, State and local electrical codes.
Studies blueprints and schematics and determines methods, materials, and equipment needed to complete the assignment.
Connects wires to plugs, switches, controls, light fixtures, motors, Solar PV Panels, Disconnects, Fuses, breaker panels, and switchboards.
Splices wires by stripping insulation from wire leads, twisting, clamping, and/or soldering leads together and applying insulating terminal caps using a variety of hand tools; makes underground waterproof splices.
Tests installations to check and insure continuity of the circuit, and the compatibility and safety of all components using test equipment such as an ohmmeter, ammeter, voltmeter, oscilloscope, or battery buzzer.  Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit, junction, switch, outlet boxes, and switch boards using hand tools and such special equipment as mechanical drills, cutters, benders, and traders.
Cleans and lubricates equipment, and maintains records on equipment status and maintenance. Inspects and evaluates electrical equipment to ensure that it operates efficiently and safely; determines whether equipment and new installations meet requirement of the National Electrical Code.
Pulls wire through conduit.
Determines materials needed for most frequently occurring repair work, prepares requisitions, and monitors inventory.
Cleans and maintains tools and performs routine maintenance on special equipment used in electrician’s work.
May assist in training lower-level apprentice Electricians and others.
Performs related work as assigned.
Perform maintenance repair and troubleshooting for electrical systems and apparatus.
Respond to emergency power failures and emergency back-up systems.
Monitor and test various electrical systems.
Coordinate inspections for contractor performed work in new construction projects as part of the Quality Improvement Team.
Locate electrical underground wiring for various projects.  Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Requires high school diploma or GED plus vocational or technical training, after high school, or equivalent experience, resulting in Journeyman level expertise in the electrical trade. Must be a licensed Journeyman Electrician in some state and successfully complete the South Carolina electrical journeyman exam if not yet licensed in South Carolina.

EXPERIENCE:
Requires at least five years of experience in commercial electrical installation, construction, maintenance, and preventative maintenance.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EQUIPMENT & OTHER:
Basic ability to understand documents, define problems and draw valid conclusions.
Requires knowledge and skill in the use of forklifts, man lifts, and hand and power tools required in the related trade.
Requires ability to perform math computations needed in trade; ability to read blueprints; basic building code knowledge as it relates to work in the related trade.
Operating knowledge of work order management system and e-mail software.
Required to work overtime on both a scheduled and an emergency basis.
Subject to after-hours recall.
English language skills required.
Experience in construction management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
Excellent social skills. Have completed the OSHA 10 hour safety program.

DESIRED SKILLS:
Military experience (Veteran) is highly desirable as most of the company work is conducted on military bases.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:
South Carolina Journeyman Electrician license.
Driver’s license required at time of hire.
Driver’s license must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

SAFETY TO SELF AND OTHERS:
High exposure to self to chemical burns, heat burns, fractured bones, loss of limb, loss of sight, disfigurement, and fatality due to working with electrical systems.
Low exposure to self and others to repetitive motion or stress due to working with computers and electrical tools.
Medium exposure to self and others to bruises and cuts due to working with electrical tools.
The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work may be performed from ladders or hydraulic lifts in high voltage areas. Some jobs require an employee to work in a hostile environment, on high structures, and be exposed to inclement weather conditions.

SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY:
Secondarily oversee sub-contractors, electrician’s assistants, and General Laborers.
May spend over 20% of time conducting supervisory responsibilities
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include the assistance of planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems; training employees; appraising performance; and assisting with hiring and disciplining.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to compare, analyze, communicate, coordinate, instruct, compute, evaluate, and use interpersonal skills.
Frequently required to compare, copy, synthesize, compile and negotiate. S

SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Must be able to pass a back-ground security check as required by the US Government to gain access to military and government facilities prior to employment.
Must maintain US Government security clearance requirements at all times to maintain employment.
This includes drug testing prior to employment and reoccurring drug test during employment.

CONTACT:
No phone calls please. Email Adrienne Radwanski, Human Resources, Finance, & Accounting Manager at email: adrienne@hsgs.solar
www.hsgs.solar
A Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
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