Travel Electrician

Permanent

Wachter’s greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path! Wachter is accepting applications for Traveling Electricians for service and project work for our clients in various commercial and industrial environments throughout Pennsylvania and the quad-state area.

Candidates should have experience as an industrial and commercial electrician, and love to travel. We seek self-motivated and reliable technicians who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job.

Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees.

Benefits Package : Company Paid!

  • Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
  • Life AD&D, and LTD insurance
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Teladoc & TriaHealth
  • Company-Matched 401K and IRA Retirement Savings
  • Per-Diem paid per day when overnight travel is required
  • Drive time and mileage paid for use of a personal vehicle when travel is required.
  • Company vehicles are provided upon preliminary time frame for electricians, lead project foreman, and lead journeymen.

Requirements :

  • Licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician at the state level is required.
  • Experience as a Lead or Foreman electrician.
  • Experience as a Commercial and / or Industrial Electrician.
  • Based on our clients' needs you could be home or traveling on the road for 1-3 weeks at a time throughout the region.
  • Flexible and willing to work on-call, day, night, weekend, or overtime shifts as the job requires.
  • Ability to read blueprints and comprehend SOW documents.
  • Dependable must show up to work on time daily.
  • Knowledge of industry standards and current NEC requirements.
  • Safety conscious, follow all applicable PPE guidelines.
  • Has basic hand tools and PPE.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and mentor field staff
  • Self-motivated, career-minded, looking for a place with advancement opportunities.
  • Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
  • Proficient with the use of computers, including email, spreadsheets, and database Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
  • Advance troubleshooting skills.
  • Demonstrate effective capability in problem-solving and analytical thinking.
  • Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Responsible for field deliverables for each site ( pictures, signed checklists, As-Built, etc.)
  • Certified to operate a BOOM or scissor lift, and ability to work at heights.
  • Able to pass drug and background screening.
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.
  • Ability to pass per-screening tests.

Responsibilities :

  • Inspect and test electrical components to diagnose problems, repair broken electrical components, and install updates for outdated electrical systems.
  • Troubleshoot electrical problems and install new wiring or other components to fix lighting, fuse boxes, and generators.
  • Oversee training for co-workers as needed.
  • Manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet project deadlines and daily deliverables ( pictures, signed checklists, As-Built, etc.).
  • Resolve conflict while maintaining positive relationships at all levels.
  • Conduct tests to ensure that all newly installed electrical systems and components are operational.
  • Ensure electrical systems meet local, county, state, or federal codes; legal and / or insurance requirements.
  • Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.
  • Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.
  • Maintain the company’s high standard of quality and professionalism with regards to workmanship, customer relations, coworkers, behavior and appearance.

$28 - $32 a dayBased on experience.

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Travel Electrician

Wachter Philadelphia, PA
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Wachter’s greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path! Wachter is accepting applications for Traveling Electricians for service and project work for our clients in various commercial and industrial environments throughout Pennsylvania and the quad-state area.

Candidates should have experience as an industrial and commercial electrician, and love to travel. We seek self-motivated and reliable technicians who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job.

Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees.

Benefits Package : Company Paid!

  • Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
  • Life AD&D, and LTD insurance
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Teladoc & TriaHealth
  • Company-Matched 401K and IRA Retirement Savings
  • Per-Diem paid per day when overnight travel is required
  • Drive time and mileage paid for use of a personal vehicle when travel is required.
  • Company vehicles are provided upon preliminary time frame for electricians, lead project foreman, and lead journeymen.

Requirements :

  • Licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician at the state level is required.
  • Experience as a Lead or Foreman electrician.
  • Experience as a Commercial and / or Industrial Electrician.
  • Based on our clients' needs you could be home or traveling on the road for 1-3 weeks at a time throughout the region.
  • Flexible and willing to work on-call, day, night, weekend, or overtime shifts as the job requires.
  • Ability to read blueprints and comprehend SOW documents.
  • Dependable must show up to work on time daily.
  • Knowledge of industry standards and current NEC requirements.
  • Safety conscious, follow all applicable PPE guidelines.
  • Has basic hand tools and PPE.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and mentor field staff
  • Self-motivated, career-minded, looking for a place with advancement opportunities.
  • Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
  • Proficient with the use of computers, including email, spreadsheets, and database Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
  • Advance troubleshooting skills.
  • Demonstrate effective capability in problem-solving and analytical thinking.
  • Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Responsible for field deliverables for each site ( pictures, signed checklists, As-Built, etc.)
  • Certified to operate a BOOM or scissor lift, and ability to work at heights.
  • Able to pass drug and background screening.
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.
  • Ability to pass per-screening tests.

Responsibilities :

  • Inspect and test electrical components to diagnose problems, repair broken electrical components, and install updates for outdated electrical systems.
  • Troubleshoot electrical problems and install new wiring or other components to fix lighting, fuse boxes, and generators.
  • Oversee training for co-workers as needed.
  • Manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet project deadlines and daily deliverables ( pictures, signed checklists, As-Built, etc.).
  • Resolve conflict while maintaining positive relationships at all levels.
  • Conduct tests to ensure that all newly installed electrical systems and components are operational.
  • Ensure electrical systems meet local, county, state, or federal codes; legal and / or insurance requirements.
  • Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.
  • Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.
  • Maintain the company’s high standard of quality and professionalism with regards to workmanship, customer relations, coworkers, behavior and appearance.

$28 - $32 a dayBased on experience.

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Electrician

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA
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Seeking Breakthrough Makers

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families.

Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care and your career.

CHOP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace.

We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.

We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

A Brief Overview

The Electrician performs the necessary duties for building maintenance and renovations of electrical systems including : medium voltage electrical distribution systems, motor control systems, VFD's, generators, automatic transfer switches, all within a health care, research, or business occupancy within the enterprise.

What you will do

  • Uniform Standards
  • Maintains an identifiable professional attire (uniform) at all times, including using name tags and identification cards.
  • Attends mandatory session’s meetings / in-services.
  • Reports any incident that seems unusual deficient to immediate supervisor and / or Security.
  • Corrects and / or reports unsafe, unsecured, or unclean environment to immediate supervisor and / or Environmental, Health and Safety, and Facilities Department.
  • Always takes breaks away from patient and family areas.
  • Keep self and work area neat and organized.
  • Participates in staff meetings, committees, projects and teams in a collaborative manner.
  • Is recognize as an "informed" participant by peers and completes assignments on time.
  • Reviews and contributes to the attainment of departmental and institutional goals annually.
  • Participates and contributes to team projects.
  • Utilizes, and maintains Personal Protection Equipment.
  • Participates, and contributes to team projects.
  • Is responsible for preventative maintenance inspection, trouble shooting, repairing, installation, and commissioning of all electrical equipment and components listed but not limited to :
  • Electrical components to motors, chillers, pumps, air handling equipment and associated wiring.
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
  • Electrical distribution sub stations, low voltage through medium voltage. Including switching, operating, and racking out / in of breakers and components.
  • Emergency generators.
  • Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS).
  • Electric and diesel fire pumps and fire pump controls.
  • Panels and associated breakers and wiring 120 volt through 480 volts.
  • Repairs to lighting & power circuitry, and associated distribution equipment, including lighting controls.
  • Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) equipment and batteries.
  • Install electrical equipment, circuits, panel boards, conduit and wire, for a variety of applications.
  • Troubleshoot and repair small appliances and cleaning equipment.
  • Fire stop penetrations and installations.
  • Is responsible for the performance of the following maintenance and operational responsibilities :
  • Completing and documenting work request utilizing the Facilities (CMMS) Computerized Maintenance Management System.
  • Is responsible for compliance, implementation and operation of the CHOP electrical safety program, and NFPA 70 E, Standard for electrical Safety in the work place.
  • Is responsible for operating knowledge of the electrical distribution systems through a validation competency exam annually.
  • General maintenance duties outside of electrical core as directed and necessary within individual qualifications, for example, snow team, water intrusion response, fire safety.
  • As directed work with electrical subcontractors, equipment vendors, and specialty technicians in maintenance and operation of electrical equipment and gear.
  • As directed is responsible for the performance, of electrical utility interruptions in adherence with the Hospitals utility interruption process including Lock Out, Tag Out, and Energize Work permits policy.
  • Is responsible for the proficient use of electrical testing equipment and tools as directed and validated through annual competency evaluation.

Education Qualifications

  • High School Diploma / GED - Required
  • Technical Diploma in Electrical Maintenance or Building Maintenance - Required

Experience Qualifications

At least five (5) years working experience in institutional or industrial electrical maintenance - Required

Skills and Abilities

  • Experience with CMMS software, email and windows applications.
  • Installation, trouble shooting repair and operations of the following equipment : Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's), Motor Control Centers (MCC's), high and medium voltage switching gear, emergency electrical distribution, gear (ATS's) and generators, transformers, fire pumps, lighting control systems, electrical mechanical equipment.
  • Ability to read prints, wiring diagrams, ladder diagrams, and schematic drawings.
  • Working knowledge of NFPA NEC 70, specifically chapter 517 healthcare, NFPA 70E, 99, 110, and 111.
  • Bending pipe, pulling wire, working with metal clad wire systems.

Licenses and Certifications

  • Driver's License - Department of Motor Vehicles - upon hire - Required
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Residential Journeyman Electrician

The Blue Collar Recruiter of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA
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$1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

MAKE $100K+ PER YEAR!

$20-$25 / HR

PLUS+

SPIFFS & BONUSES!

What we offer :

  • Health, Dental, and Vision
  • Simple IRA Available
  • Dispatch from home & take-home vehicle
  • Company gas card, iPad
  • Paid vacation & holidays

Responsibilities :

  • Consistently check system operations and safety and limit controls before leaving job locations
  • Ensure customers’ questions / concerns have been addressed before leaving the work site
  • Use proper tools and instruments while troubleshooting
  • Incorporate solution techniques to assist other service representatives and customers
  • Schedule arrival and departure with customers
  • Promptly and accurately complete all required paperwork
  • Keep supervisor and manager informed of new developments, changes, or customer complaints
  • Ensure all installation procedures comply with NEC code

Come join a fantastic business looking to add excellent Electricians- with experience in residential services- to our team.

Our mission is to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from a project’s start to finish. We take great pride in meeting the standards we have set all these years.

We also strive to create a healthy life / work balance with deep respect for the quality-of-life for all our technicians.

Come join the premier home service team in the area!

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Requirements :

3+ years Electrical experience

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Electrician

Bryn Mawr College Philadelphia, PA
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Bryn Mawr College has an opening for a Maintenance Electrician.

THE POSITION

The Maintenance Electrician will perform maintenance and repair of building electrical systems including high and low voltage(s).

The Electrician will work on new construction as well as repair work on existing electrical systems, branch circuitry, lighting, fire alarm systems, main electrical distribution up to 15kv, electrical control circuits, motor control centers, etcetera.

You will assist in the long range planning for building and system performance and safety, identify repair needs and develop specifications for repairs.

This position requires five years of experience as a journeyman electrician. Must be able to read and understand blueprints.

Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the electrical trade. Arc Flash and Lockout / Tagout training preferred.

ABOUT THE INSTITUTION

Bryn Mawr College is a private liberal arts institution located in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania region. The College serves a population of approximately 1,700 students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

It has a long tradition of educational excellence and offers a dynamic and challenging work environment. Public transportation as well as most major highways easily reach the campus.

Bryn Mawr College is an equal opportunity employer that believes that diversity strengthens our community . Applications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age or disability.

All qualified people are encouraged to

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JOURNEYPERSON, ELECTRICIAN

George J Hayden Inc Philadelphia, PA
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Description :

Duties and Responsibilities Essential to the Job of a Journeyperson Electrician including the following and any other duties that may be assigned as needed :

Apply complete and thorough knowledge of all electrical tasks as needed in a commercial, industrial or residential electrical installation.

Responsible for laying out, assembling, installing, testing, troubleshooting and repairing electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices and related equipment in customer locations, building and structures

  • Handle all types of wire terminations
  • Troubleshoot all electrical systems on a commercial, industrial or residential electrical jobsite
  • Demonstrate complete and thorough knowledge of all electrical materials and tools
  • Ability to analyze, interpret and understand blueprints, drawings and work orders
  • Mentorship of apprentices and helpers. Monitor work progress
  • Responsible for accurate coding of timecards. Proper completion of time and material sheets as required
  • Collaboration of work with a crew of electricians or other jobsite tradespeople
  • Ensure that all materials, tools and equipment are maintained in an orderly and safe working fashion. Maintain clean work areas
  • Communicate with other employees, management and customers in a professional manner
  • Conform to company policies, procedures and safety requirements

Educational / Work Experience / Certifications

  • High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
  • Journeyperson certificate or 7 years equivalent work experience.
  • Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record.

Skills / Abilities

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Supervise assigned crew in order to complete a project accurately and thoroughly.
  • Working knowledge of the most current National Electric Code (NEC) and NFPA70E
  • Proficiency in testing electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixture using testing devices and meters such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or meggers.
  • Working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs).
  • Ability to properly identify wire colors including distinguishing between shades of color and brightness in order to splice, join and connect wires to fixtures and components to create circuits.
  • Perform physically demanding tasks such as digging trenches, either by use of hand tools or power equipment, laying conduit or moving or lifting heavy objects.
  • Capable of operating two-handed tools / equipment, cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, jack hammers, etc.
  • Operate and work from mechanical hydraulic lifts (electric or gas powered).
  • Operate company trucks with manual and automatic transmission.
  • Operate equipment (i.e., trenchers and backhoes) in a safe manner.
  • Ability to follow instructions.
  • Commitment to company values and the highest level of professional and ethical standards
  • Knowledge of CAD, Blue Beam, BIM, and Procore a +
  • Knowlege of Trimble a +

Working Conditions

  • Jobsite visits may require lifting not to exceed 51 pounds, standing, bending or reaching for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to work 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, overtime as required and night shifts.
  • Repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers. Ability to frequently bend, stretch, twist or reach with body, arms and / or legs.
  • Ability to work outdoors or in restricted areas i.e., switcher rooms, manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, attics.
  • Maintenance of a set of company always required personal tools for use on the jobsite. Required waist tool belt as worn weighs approximately 30 lbs.
  • Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (Porta Johns).
  • Perform work at various heights, up to 60' from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks or other safe work areas.
  • Work from all types of ladders (step ladders up to 14', A frame ladders and all size extension ladders and carry and relocate up to 12;

step ladder by oneself.)

Special Requirements

Ability to travel to jobsites locally, in-state and out-of-state as business requires; evening and weekend work as needed.

Responsible for personal transportation to and from local and regional jobsites.

  • Always wear personal protective equipment on jobsite : hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest, safety shoes, gloves, harness, etc...
  • Employee's weight and personal tools cannot exceed the weight limit of ladder (Class 1, 250 lbs., Class 1A, 300 lbs.)
  • Background checks, screenings and physicals.
  • Conform to all company policies and procedures.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Generous Vacation and Personal Time
  • 401 (k) Plan
  • Competitive Pay and Growth Opportunities
  • Employee Perks Program and more...

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