Industrial Controls Electrician

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

ERG is hiring a skilled Industrial Controls Electrician to support technical research and fabrication activities for the U.S. EPA’s Onsite Research Laboratory Support contract. The selected candidate will work closely with the machine and electronics shops in an industrial research environment, supporting the fabrication, installation, and operation of custom components and research apparatus.

Job Description:

• Install, bend, and thread electrical conduit, including electrical metallic tubing (EMT) and rigid conduit
• Pull, route, and terminate conductors in disconnects, panelboards, control panels, motor starters, and other electrical equipment
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, replace, and maintain electric motors and motor-control equipment, including manual starters, push buttons, relays, control transformers, magnetic starters, and variable-frequency drives (VFDs)
• Work with low-voltage signal and control circuits, as well as power circuits up to 480 volts, including single-phase and three-phase systems
• Wire control panels in accordance with applicable Underwriters Laboratories (UL) specifications and standards
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and operate various types of equipment required to support research activities
• Maintain accurate inventories of materials, tools, and hardware
• Assist with general shop and technician duties as needed
• Complete Shop Services Request forms accurately and promptly
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
• Work safely and actively participate in all applicable safety programs

Qualifications and Skills:

• A minimum of five to seven years of industrial electrical experience, including plant maintenance, control-panel wiring, and instrumentation, with comprehensive knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• An associate degree, trade school education, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to coordinate services for multiple clients and maintain project schedules
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret equipment operating manuals and procedures
• Ability to understand and follow instructions presented in written, oral, schematic, or diagrammatic form
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively as part of a team
• Successful completion of a comprehensive background check