Electrical Technician I

Bernhard’s core mission is delivering innovative engineering, construction, and energy solutions that empower our clients and promote a sustainable future. Bernhard is comprised of four divisions: Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering, and Development, each with a distinct identity and service offerings. The intersection of our capabilities enables Bernhard to provide turnkey Energy-as-a-Service (“EaaS”) solutions to our clients. At the same time, our divisions continue working in the market sectors and communities that the Company has traditionally served. Bernhard’s vision is to be the leading EaaS provider in North America through the delivery of excellent, high-value service and innovative solutions for our clients.

The Electrical Technician I is responsible for installations, alterations, additions and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors and associated materials and equipment within the residential, commercial and industrial electrical industry. The incumbent of this position is responsible for assigned field installations, alterations, additions and or repairs of electrical systems, conductors and associated materials and equipment. Incumbent performs this work within an established time frame and ensures that this work is done in conformance with quality work standards, project man-hours and in the established company guidelines and within regulatory compliance.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Must be able to report to assigned job site location on time as directed.
• Maintain and properly store tools and equipment.
• Proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment and materials.
• Accurately organize materials and tools in order to maintain clean and neat work area.
• Has ability to erect and understand pulley systems to lift/move heavy objects.
• Must be capable of digging trenches, either by use of hand tools or equipment.
• Accurately read labels, job site maps/directions, manuals and written instructions.
• Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Employee must be able to direct/train helpers & apprentices in proper work practices.
• Must have ability to plan and organize tasks in order to meet task deadlines.
• Ability to visualize completed work prior to installation.
• Must be able to perform accurate layout of electrical systems with code clearances.
• Have skill to accurately install duct banks and understand spacing requirements.
• Able to install panelboards and transformers.
• Understand the Proper use/selection of cables for proper installation per NEC.
• Ability to perform material take-off’s to accurately execute work in a timely manner.
• Must be able to communicate with Customer on issues and solutions.
• Must be able to troubleshoot.

This position is Full-Time, Non-Exempt, and reports to the Director of Electrical Services.

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 4 or more years of experience and meets requirements.
• Experience in terminations. (I.e. both aluminum and copper, twisted pair cable, terminating coaxial cable).
• Clearly understand and comply with company/job safety requirements. (OSHA).
• Must have ability & knowledge to properly give “hand signals” to operators.
• Knowledge of series circuits, Ohms’s Law, DC Circuits and resistance and its effect.
• Ability to add, subtract, divide and use electrical formulas accurately.
• Knowledge of blueprints/shop drawings, including symbol use.
• Knowledge of use of degrees in bending conduit (i.e. concentric bending.).
• Knowledge of switching procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA requirements.
• Employee must understand and follow the NEC.
• Must have knowledge of: Properly implement grounding practices, Transformer Protection/Connections, Insulating Oils & Overcurrent Protection, Parallel circuits, Fuse Operate Circuit Breakers, Motors, Inductance and Capacitance Power factors.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Versed in the industry and the Company’s competitors.
• Ability to multitask and perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• N/A

Travel Requirements

• 5-10% of time will be spent traveling to job site(s)/office location.

Physical/Work Environment Requirements

• Perform work at various heights, up to 90’ from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, cat walks, roofs or other safe work areas.
• Must be able to make transition from employee parking area of street into construction areas and to gain access to all levels of the building or structure, even if the only means of access is by OSHA approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction but acceptable for use.
• Work in restrictive/tight areas. (i.e. switchgear rooms, crawl spaces, utility tunnels, etc.).
• Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities. (Porta-Johns).
• Must be able to work from all types of ladders. (Step ladders up to 14’, “A” frame ladders and all size extension ladders and must be able to carry and relocate 12’ stepladder by oneself).
• Must wear personnel protective equipment at all times. (i.e. hard hats, safety glasses, safety harnesses as required) and respirators when required.
• Repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers.
• Ability to work 10 hours per day, night shift, 40 hours per week and overtime as required with little or on short notice.
• Ability to remain calm in times of heightened emotional situations.
• Must have knowledge, certification and ability to perform First aid, CPR and Emergency rescue if ever necessary.
• This position is prohibited from working on energized circuits or in/with energized equipment.
• Must work smoothly with others as a member of a team to complete tasks.
• Ability to work in noisy environments.
• Job may require working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain or snow.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, craw, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Ability to lift by one’s self-work loads of 51 lbs.
• Climb ladders of all types.
• Possess good vision/hearing. (Normal or corrected).
• Ability to work while constantly moving on one’s feet.
• Ability to reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance.
• Must have ability of use of both hands simultaneously for tying knots and in the use of power equipment.
• Job requires employee to have required hand tools with them at all times while at work site (Waist tool belts can weigh up to 30 lbs.).

Bernhard is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participates in the e-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.