Electrician

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an Electrician for a leading industrial client in Tonawanda, NY. This candidate will perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial and industrial electrical systems within a manufacturing and facility environment. The ideal individual has strong electrical troubleshooting experience, a commitment to safety, and the ability to support critical facility infrastructure while driving reliability and operational excellence.

Essential Job Duties:

• Perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of facility electrical equipment and systems operating up to 480V.

• Execute electrical projects including conduit installation, power distribution equipment, transfer switches, lighting, and low-voltage communication systems.

• Investigate electrical malfunctions, replace faulty components, and verify system functionality through testing and inspection.

• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance and complete corrective repairs in accordance with established maintenance plans and CMMS work orders.

• Adhere to all electrical codes, site procedures, and safety standards while delivering high-quality workmanship.

• Accurately document maintenance activities, completed work orders, equipment service history, and labor reporting.

• Recognize and recommend improvements to enhance operational reliability, workplace safety, energy efficiency, and overall facility performance.

• Partner with electricians, technicians, and other maintenance personnel to support daily operations and site improvement initiatives.

• Comply with all environmental, health, and safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and safe work practices.

• Support critical utility operations outside of regular business hours through an on-call rotation and respond to emergency service needs during evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

 • 5+ years of commercial and/or industrial electrical experience

 • Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), electrical theory, and three-phase electrical systems

 • Ability to read blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications

 • Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems

 • Strong communication skills and ability to work independently

Knowledge of OSHA Lockout/Tagout requirements and safety practices • Experience with medium-voltage systems up to 4.16kV

 • Experience with CMMS systems

Arc-flash safety training and PPE familiarity