Commercial and Industrial Lead Electrician- Wallace Electric

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Job description:

Wallace Electric Company is currently hiring highly skilled Lead Electricians. The Commercial & Industrial Lead Electrician will oversee electrical installations, maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting across commercial construction and industrial environments. This role directs job-site electrical crews, ensures safety and code compliance, and supports project management through scheduling, planning, documentation, and quality control. The Lead Electrician acts as the technical authority on-site and ensures projects are completed efficiently and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise electricians, apprentices, and subcontractors on commercial and industrial job sites.
• Train and mentor team members to elevate skills, safety, and job performance.
• Assign daily work tasks, inspect completed work, and ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Serve as the primary site contact for inspectors, engineers, facility staff, and general contractors.

Commercial & Industrial Electrical Work

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot:
• Transformers, switch gear, panels, and distribution systems
• Lighting systems and lighting controls
• Motor Control Center, Variable Frequency Drive, and industrial equipment
• PLC wiring, control circuits, and automation systems
• Conduit systems (e.g., EMT, RMC, PVC, flex, specialty conduit)
• Backup power systems including UPS and generators
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Perform advanced testing, diagnostics, and verification of electrical systems.

Project Coordination

• Work with project managers to plan manpower, materials, tooling, and scheduling.
• Track progress, identify potential issues early, and provide daily updates.
• Maintain accurate records including:
• Redlines
• Daily logs
• Material usage
• Change orders
• Assist with estimating and pre-planning upcoming scope.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce OSHA, NFPA 70E, NEC, and company safety standards.
• Conduct daily safety briefings and hazard assessments.
• Ensure proper PPE use and safe execution of energized and de-energized work.
• Identify hazards and take corrective actions immediately.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

These KPIs measure performance, productivity, compliance, and leadership effectiveness.

Project Execution & Quality

• Project Completion Accuracy: ≥ 95% of work completed with zero rework related to workmanship.
• Blueprint/Spec Compliance: ≤ 2% deviation from design without approved change orders.
• Inspection Pass Rate: 98%+ passed on first inspection (local authority, QA/QC, engineering).

Productivity & Efficiency

• Labor Utilization: Maintain crew productivity within ±10% of labor estimates.
• Task Completion Rate: Minimum 90% of tasks completed on or ahead of schedule.
• Material Efficiency: ≤ 3% material waste or unaccounted material loss per project.

Safety Performance

• Zero Recordable Incidents: Maintain OSHA recordable incident rate of 0.0.
• Safety Audit Score: 95%+ compliance on internal and external safety audits.
• Training Completion: 100% crew compliance with required safety and electrical training.

Team Leadership & Development

• Crew Skill Development: Demonstrated improvement in apprentice evaluations quarter-to-quarter.
• Turnover Reduction: Maintain crew retention above 90%.
• Communication Metrics: Positive job-site communication feedback from PMs, GC, and supervisors.

Customer/Stakeholder Satisfaction

• Client Satisfaction Rating: 4.5/5 or higher.
• Issue Resolution Time: Respond to and resolve site issues within 24-48 hours.
• Coordination Effectiveness: Documented positive collaboration with other trades.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; trade school preferred.
• State-issued Journeyman…