**Job Title: Lead Electrician** **Job Description** Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and installs electrical equipment utilizing technical, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills. Operate, diagnose, analyze, and repair industrial equipment such as boilers, cooling towers, air compressors, air dryers, pumps, chillers, air handling units, electric doors, overhead cranes, and exhaust ventilation systems. Self-directed with the ability to be resourceful, plan, and organize work. Performs daily general maintenance duties such as preventive maintenance, trouble calls, and emergency maintenance as needed and assigned. Occasionally work on projects running conduit, pulling wire, and connecting devices utilizing lifts and ladders. Perform equipment repairs and similar duties without oversight or direction. Uses complex electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot and correct problems. Develop equipment SOPs and Preventive Maintenance programs. Will be leading a team of 3 other junior electricians. **Responsibilities** + Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical equipment. + Operate, diagnose, analyze, and repair industrial equipment. + Perform daily general maintenance duties such as preventive maintenance, trouble calls, and emergency maintenance. + Run conduit, pull wire, and connect devices using lifts and ladders. + Perform equipment repairs without oversight or direction. + Use complex electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot and correct problems. + Develop equipment SOPs and Preventive Maintenance programs. + Lead a team of 3 junior electricians. **Essential Skills** + Minimum 8+ years related work experience as an Industrial or facilities electrician. + Knowledge of hand tools, electrical meters, and testing equipment. + Experience handling low to high voltage up to 480 VAC (mainly work in 110 voltage). + Strong knowledge of switchgears, troubleshooting of motor controls, drives, and electronic components. + Ability to interpret electrical prints and schematics. + Ability to install electrical equipment and circuit systems. + Critical thinking skills along with the ability to interact with all levels of management. + High degree of initiative and the ability to work alone effectively or with a team. + Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. + Proficient with computers and mobile devices. + Ability to identify electrical hazards and execute proper safety procedures. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Good understanding of Drives and PLC is a plus. + General BMS knowledge is preferred. + No journeyman certification required. **Why Work Here?** Once permanent, eligible to purchase stock at a discounted price. Full benefits package available. **Work Environment** Working onsite at the Palo Alto location with occasional travel to the Fremont Factory. The team consists of 15 technicians, not including engineers. Shifts are from 11am to 7:30pm, Monday-Friday, with some Saturdays and overtime as needed. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Palo Alto, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00 Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Palo Alto,CA. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 22, 2024. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.