Job Information
Pillar Innovations LLC Lead Panel Shop Technician - Manufacturing and Installation - Grantsville, MD in Grantsville, Maryland
Description
Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country.
Are you looking for a place to expand your skills and grow in a career? Our company promotes continuous learning, diverse work opportunities, and flexibility. We also provide defined career path advancement, full benefits, and a variety of apprenticeship/continuing education programs. We pride ourselves on the versatility of our skillsets and the variety of services that we provide to our customers. We maintain a high level of respect and dignity for our employees, customers, and for the communities that we serve. We have always held a high regard for providing a flexible work-life balance for our employees and we will continue to do so.
We are a diverse and rapidly growing company that is continually on the lookout for emerging markets and opportunities. As an employee, the keys to success are maintaining a positive, can-do attitude and a strong sense of ambition and safety. These key attributes have contributed greatly to the success of our company and to the advancement of our workforce.
Openings for experienced workers and training for entry level positions are always available. Start a career with us today!
Position Overview
The Panel Shop Lead Technician - Manufacturing and Installation plays a hands-on leadership role in the build and wiring of electrical control panels for internal and external customers at Pillar Innovations. This position is suited for an experienced technician with a strong understanding of electrical control panels and wiring practices who can lead by example on the shop floor. In addition to building and troubleshooting panels, this role helps guide daily work, support quality standards, and mentor technicians by sharing knowledge and best practices.
The position requires flexibility for extended hours as needed and occasional travel to customer sites, sometimes with overnight stays. If you enjoy combining technical expertise with leadership and helping others succeed, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
What You'll Do
General Duties
- Exercise safe electrical practices
- Assist personnel in identifying hazards while performing duties
- Read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications
- Recognize any necessary revisions for As-Built drawings, record project notes for process improvement, and report needed revisions to Foreman and/or Project Manager
- Identify and implement areas for efficiency gains in overall processes in collaboration with the Panel Shop Foreman
- Assist Panel Shop Foreman with Quality Control tasks
- Assist Project Managers and the Panel Shop Foreman with customer communications as needed
- Ensure project documents are accurate and complete
- Assist with on-site installations as needed
- Train and mentor Panel Shop Techs
Layout and Panel Building
- Oversee and act as a resource to Panel Shop Techs related to panel building duties
- Perform panel building duties as needed
Control Wiring
- Provide oversight for control panel wiring and assembly
- Provide insight to Engineers in the design process as requested
- Perform control wiring duties as needed
- Oversee testing of finished panels
Electronics and Soldering
- Oversee and act as a resource to Panel Shop Techs related to electronics and soldering duties
- Perform electronics and soldering duties as needed
- Provide insight to Engineers in the design process as requested
Powered Systems
- Stay up-to-date with and ensure Panel Shop Technicians follow electrical codes and safe wiring practices
- Lead the i stallation of energized systems
- Oversee the function testing of completed systems
- Perform advanced electrical troubleshooting
Working Conditions
- Stand for an extended period of time
- Walk / use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls / reach with hands and arms / crawl / kneel
- The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
What You'll Bring
5+ years experience and/or education in electrical related work preferred
Demonstrated leadership ability
Ability to oversee small projects
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