Electrician (St. Petersburg, FL)

Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. This includes valves, motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring, fans, pumps, compressors, condensers, cores, and pipes.

Paladin Consulting is currently hiring an ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Electrician to join our team working onsite at our client's office located in St. Petersburg, FL.

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Job Title:  Electrician
Work Location:  St. Petersburg, FL
Duration:  Long-term contract with option to hire
Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-4pm with potential OT
Education/Experience Required:  H.S. diploma or GED and Trade School with applicable years of experience to obtain license

Job Description:

• As an Electrician, you will inspect, repair, and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment in assigned facilities.
• This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function.
• They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.
• This is an onsite role in a manufacturing environment developing aircraft engines, avionics, and flight systems.
• Electrician will headquarter out of the Largo, Florida location and support the other locations (Saint Pete and Lake Suzy) as needed (see below).
  • Largo and Saint Pete locations are 5-10 miles apart.
• Manager is looking for candidates who are looking for something long-term. Their goal is convert to full-time and get people trained up to their highest potential

Resource's typical working day:

• Oversee electrical and lighting systems' general operation, repair, and maintenance. Perform new installations of equipment.
• Check, repair, and replace functional components of electrical and lighting systems. This includes valves, motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring, fans, pumps, compressors, condensers, cores, and pipes.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee electrical and lighting systems' general operation, repair, and maintenance. Perform new installations of equipment.
• Check, repair, and replace functional components of electrical and lighting systems. This includes valves, motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring, fans, pumps, compressors, condensers, cores, and pipes.
• Assure that equipment is being maintained and operating in a safe manner.
• Review historical maintenance records to create proactive inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Provide efficient and reliable service to customers.
• Apply general knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems.
• Have a broad knowledge of own job discipline and some knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with client values. May convince to reach an agreement.
• Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.
• Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Explain complex information to others in straightforward situations.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Journeyman or Master Electrician License
• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 3-4 years of job-related experience. Completion of a formal apprenticeship program preferred. Master Electrician license required as dictated by local electrical codes. Valid Driver's license required.
• 5-7 years expeirence
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.
• Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages discounts and commissions.

 Licenses/Certifications:

• Journeyman's license

Must Have Skills:

• Commercial Electrical experience
  • *Residential only experience will not be considered*

Nice to have skills:

• Eager to learn

Soft Skills:

• Highly professional attitude
• Excellent customer service skills

Software skills:

• Basic computer/Tablet skills

For more information or to view other opportunities, visit us atwww.paladininc.com.

Paladin is an EEOC employer.