Lead Facilities Electrician at Avangrid in Orange, Connecticut

Job Description:

Job Title: Lead Facilities Electrician (R-11895)



Company: Southern Connecticut Gas




Location: Orange, CT




Job Grade: 16-b




FLSA Status: Non-exempt




Hourly Rate: $49.13 -$53.56




Reports to (Title): Senior Manager - Facilities, Operations & Projects




Job Summary:



Takes the lead role in facilities electrical system maintenance service and installation. Will be responsible for taking lead role through construction projects and able to lead other Facilities Electricians through the completion of their tasks. Internal bidders will follow the current bidding process outlined in Article X of the CBA.


Key Responsibilities:

• Reviews, schedules, and distributes assignments as directed by the Facilities Supervisor and Manager.


• Leads the planning and execution of projects and work assignments requiring two or more employees.


• Performs minor installs of new equipment. Performs repairs and preventive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.


• Installs, repairs, calibrates, and maintains motors, pumps, equipment and instrumentation in use at the Company's Facilities.


• Performs all work assigned in a safe and skillful manner on Company owned property.


• Prepares diagrams of electrical, electronic, or pneumatic control circuits as needed and is proficient in reading design drawings and electrical details.


• Makes effective use of test equipment and other tools in the performance of his/her work.


• Maintains an adequate inventory of spare parts for the repair of motors, pumps and equipment owned by the Company associated with the buildings and facilities.


• Prepares and keeps electronic shop records of inspection and maintenance of equipment under his/her care and control.


• Installs and repairs electrical, electronic and communications cables.


• Maintains knowledge for operation of computerized energy management system to ensure building integrity and provide support for supervision.


• Maintains knowledge for the operation of computerized corrective and preventive maintenance work order system.


• Performs other additional facility related work duties as directed by supervision or as needed during electric outages and projects

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak effectively.


• Must have an Electrician's license (E-1 or E-2)


• Stay current on all electrical permits required by town authorities


• Must have experience in the repair of electrical, mechanical and automated controls.


• Must have and display skills in the use of tools and testing equipment related to his/her duties.


• Must be able to understand, and work from, drawings & specifications and to follow oral and written instructions.


• Must have basic computer skills to navigate email and work order management systems.


• Must have experience in commercial buildings or industrial plant maintenance.


• Must have a high school or technical school diploma

Competencies (this is standard for all jobs)

• Growth & Continuous Improvement


• Initiative & Change


• Focused on Results


• Customer Centric (internal and/or External)


• Communication


• Collaboration


• Leadership (people managers/leaders)

(technical skills are not considered competencies)


Disclaimer (this is standard for all jobs)


AVANGRID is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. AVANGRID is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other characteristics or conditions protected by law.


Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables.



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AVANGRID's employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com


Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables



Job Posting End Date:

December-20-2024 Apply Now