Lead Electrical Technician

We hire top talent who are safety oriented and have the necessary skills to be an asset to the McWane team.

The McWane Ductile facility was previously called Atlantic States. Ten years ago, the facility changed its leadership team to create a culture focused on keeping employees and our environment safe. During this time, McWane invested several million dollars in safety and environmental related enhancements.

Recently, McWane Ductile was awarded the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star Award.

This OSHA recognition is only achieved by 1% of the U.S manufacturing facilities. The McWane Ductile team is proud of this achievement in recognition of our world class safety practices and procedures.

The Lead Electrical Technician position involves conducting and coordinating electrical activities, including construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, while also providing technical guidance and training to team members.
Core Responsibilities:

Leading:
• Directing a team of electricians.
• Assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and ensuring work meets quality and safety standards.
• Providing technical guidance, training, and mentorship to team members.

Planning:
• Conducting and coordinating electrical projects, including construction, maintenance, and repair.
• Reading and interpreting schematics, and electrical codes.
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.

Technical Expertise:
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical problems.
• Performing electrical installations, repairs, and maintenance.
• Working with a variety of electrical equipment and systems, including wiring, fixtures, control devices, and power systems.
• Ensuring all necessary forms, permits, precautions, etc. are fulfilled prior to the start of all work.

Communication and Documentation:
• Communicating effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Maintaining accurate records of work performed.
• Red lining electrical schematics to reflect changes to systems and submitting to the supervisor for revision by the electrical designer.
• Reporting on project progress, including reporting problems and delays to the supervisor.
• Reviewing daily work time per task by each electrician and ensuring thorough use of time per the project schedule.
• Participating in safety meetings and training.

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical maintenance, repair, and installation in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a maintenance or electrical role.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

McWane Ductile is a Drug and Alcohol-Free work environment. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screening and physical.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.