Introduction:
We are a leading, national consulting firm that provides compassionate, full-spectrum emergency management services including planning and preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation services to the public and private sectors before, during and after a natural disaster or catastrophic event.
Our mission is to provide compassionate consulting services to local, state, federal, and industry clients, active in disaster response, recovery, and preparedness. We will be on time, on target, and on budget with the services aligned to the evolving threats and hazards facing our nation.
The position will be guided by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform in all activities.
Position Summary:
- Job Title: Storm Restoration Electrician
- Full Time or Part Time: FT
- Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-exempt
- Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Temporary
- Hourly/Salary: Hourly
- Compensation: TBD
- Travel/Location: Various Impacted States
Mission of Role/Position Summary:
An electrician helper (apprentice) will assist the electrician with their tasks. They will follow the instructions they receive from the Electrician, which may involve generator installation, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems related to the generator.
Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:
- Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:
- Respond to emergency storm restoration assignments with little notice, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Install, repair, and replace damaged electrical infrastructure such as service drops, panels, feeders, transformers, and temporary power systems
- Perform electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics in hazardous and rapidly changing environments
- Coordinate with utility crews, linemen, inspectors, and site supervisors during restoration efforts
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, one-lines, and work orders
- Ensure all work complies with NEC, local codes, utility standards, and company safety policies
- Set up temporary power for critical facilities and restoration staging areas as required
- Document work completed, materials used, and safety observations
- Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles in safe working condition
- Participate in safety briefings, tailboards, and after-action reviews
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must have the required experience and training for the issuing agency.
- Knowledge of techniques and emergency generator connectivity requirements is required; along with a deep understanding of separately and nonseparately derived systems.
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70E, OSHA regulations, and applicable local and utility standards
- Understanding of storm restoration processes, emergency response protocols, and jobsite safety practices
- Knowledge of temporary power systems, generators, grounding, and bonding requirements
- Familiarity with utility coordination, switching procedures, and restoration sequencing (as applicable)
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments
- Ability to safely perform electrical work around energized systems and damaged infrastructure
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical drawings, one-lines, schematics, and work orders
- Effective communication skills to coordinate with crews, supervisors, utilities, and inspectors
- Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and restoration-related equipment
- Ability to accurately document work performed, materials used, and safety observations
- Ability to work long hours and extended deployments during emergency restoration events
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions, priorities, and environments
- Ability to work independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary restoration team
- Ability to maintain focus, sound judgment, and attention to detail under stressful conditions
- Ability to travel on short notice and remain deployed for extended periods
- Physical ability to perform demanding work in extreme weather and hazardous environments
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No lead responsibilities
Expected Hours of Work:
Schedule may vary. Work on evenings and weekends may be required. Dependability and punctuality are paramount.
Travel Requirements:
- Up to 100% travel is expected for this position.
- Must be willing to travel and deploy to client sites for extended periods of time.
Physical Demands:
- Mobility required on-site with clients.
- Sitting or standing for hours at a time.
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time if needed.
- Ability to manipulate up to 50 lbs. repetitively throughout the day and as needed.
Working Environment:
- Emergency management personnel may work in an office or home environment or be deployed to the field which may require working outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
- Work may be on-site with clients ex: EOC, hospital, debris sites or local government buildings.
- All AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) positions are remote work site positions with the home location agreed upon at time of hire.
- If the remote work site locations change, ACDC Human Resources must be made aware, and leadership needs to approve any site changes for business registration and payroll tax purposes.
Experience/Education Required:
- 1-3 years previous work as electrician’s helper. Engaged in ongoing formal or
real-world electrical training under a licensed Master or Journeyman Electrician. - DOD AT1
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- OSHA 10 in General Industry, or Construction Industry Safety
- IS-815: ABCs of Temporary Emergency Power
Experience/Education Preferred:
Additional Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsored visa is required. We are not able to employ those located outside of the US.
- Must pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment.
Temporary positions are not benefits eligible except where required by law.
EEO Statement
AC Disaster Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. AC Disaster Consulting will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic.
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