Electrician IV

HIGHLIGHTS

Location: Norco, CA (Onsite) 

Schedule: Full Time (6:30 am– 3:30 pm or 8:30 am– 5:30 pm) 
Position Type: Direct Hire 
Hourly: BOE

Overview: 

We are seeking a highly skilled Electrician IV to support Facilities Operations & Maintenance (O&M) within a secure government environment. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing industrial electrical distribution systems, power generation components, lighting systems, and facility infrastructure to ensure safe and reliable operations.

This position requires advanced technical expertise in high- and low-voltage systems, preventive maintenance, electrical diagnostics, safety compliance, and infrastructure reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Systems Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform daily operational checks and preventive maintenance on electrical distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, motor control centers (MCCs), bus ducts, and control panels

• Troubleshoot and repair variable frequency drives (VFDs), air handling units (AHUs), motors, automatic transfer switches (ATS), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), industrial lighting systems, and low-voltage lighting systems

• Conduct load analysis, voltage testing, continuity testing, and system performance diagnostics

• Maintain and repair secondary distribution lines, multi-phase AC circuits, power and control circuits, and low-voltage wiring systems

Installation, Design & System Upgrades

• Design and install electrical lines, circuits, panels, and equipment in compliance with National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA 70E standards

• Determine routing, conductor sizing, load balancing, grounding, and safe operational parameters for electrical systems

• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, logic diagrams, and control drawings, including redline updates

• Support new equipment installations, system upgrades, and facility improvement projects

Preventive Maintenance & Compliance

• Perform infrared thermography (IR) surveys on panels, switchboards, transformers, MCCs, VFDs, and related equipment per Master Preventive Maintenance Plan

• Inspect and maintain electrical PPE and test equipment to ensure calibration and certification compliance

• Identify and document unsafe working conditions, ensuring adherence to OSHA safety standards and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures

• Conduct monthly safety inspections and complete required safety and equipment training

Facilities Support & Emergency Response

• Respond to emergency situations involving electrical failures, environmental events, and infrastructure disruptions

• Maintain proper housekeeping and support cross-functional coordination with other skilled trades

• Document electrical evaluations, assessments, and system findings

• Establish and maintain spare parts inventory management for lighting and electrical components

Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor junior technicians and provide technical guidance

• Communicate unique operational challenges to Lead Technicians and Facilities Supervisors

• Support continuous improvement initiatives within a secure government facility environment

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in the electrical trade (seven (7) years preferred)

• Advanced knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA regulations, and electrical safety compliance standards

• Extensive experience with high-voltage and low-voltage electrical distribution systems

• Proficiency using hand tools, power tools, and electrical diagnostic/test equipment

• Ability to perform load calculations and electrical system sizing computations

• Experience performing infrared electrical inspections and preventive maintenance programs

• Availability for emergency call-ins and after-hours support

• Ability to pass annual Fit-for-Duty physical and respirator fit testing

• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and operate in confined spaces

• Active Secret security clearance

• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 10 certification

• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS) and industrial control systems

• Experience working in laboratory environments, including fume hoods and specialized lab infrastructure

Work Environment

This role operates in both indoor and outdoor industrial environments that may include exposure to temperature extremes, electrical energy, dust, fumes, oils, moving machinery, and elevated work surfaces. The position requires standing, bending, lifting (up to 50+ pounds), climbing ladders, and working on raised platforms for extended periods.

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