Becoming an electrician in Columbus, OH, typically begins with an apprenticeship that combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 20,048 electricians in Ohio, with wages averaging around $745.10 per week. The job outlook is positive, with an expected growth of 6% from 2022 to 2032. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $852.29 per week for experienced professionals.
Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. Job Summary Services, maintains, repairs, cleans test, adjusts, removes, constructs and operates electrical systems, equipment, machinery, control systems, UPS systems, emergency power systems, laboratory systems and alarm systems. Works under supervision or independently and with other trades, contracted personnel or research staff. Knowledgeable in electrical theory, codes requirements, procedures and techniques in safely performing assigned duties. Works with up to medium voltage circuits. This position is onsite at our Corporate Headquarters located at: 505 King Ave., Columbus, OH. Responsibilities • Installs and maintains a variety of electrical equipment including fixtures, conductors, raceway systems, grounding systems, panel-boards, transformers, motors, controls, over-current protection, fire detection and alarm systems, appliances, communications systems, actuating devices, security-related components, and other equipment. Maintains an adequate inventory of spare parts, monitors system performance and demand to ensure compliance with safety and energy savings guidelines. • Maintains records of test reports, blueprints, as built plans, and other documentation, and reports on the status of assigned equipment maintenance, repairs, capacities and efficiency to the supervisor. Prepares written requirements for repairs or for ordering parts from a supplier. Develops work procedures which identify tasks/steps and conducts hazard analysis. • Examines and tests elements of electrical systems to locate faults, defects, and unsafe conditions. Coordinates with other facility's staff and contractor's staff to accomplish work on new and renovated labs, and ensures compliance with applicable Battelle guidelines as well as national, state, and local regulations and requirements. • Maintains good working relationships with staff and internal customers by displaying positive outlook and friendly relationships. • Corrects problems in electrical systems by troubleshooting circuits, replacing defective equipment such as over-current protection, wiring, motors, starters, and other related electrical parts, and removing items from the power supply to halt unsafe operation. • May provide direction to lower level staff or contractors as assigned to assist on related work. • Orders parts and supplies as needed. Generates data on materials and time required to accomplish specific tasks for use in estimates; accurately records data regarding materials and time expended in appropriate logs. • Performs special tasks requiring similar duties and responsibilities, as assigned. • Implements an effective preventive maintenance program using the site's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS); performs preventive/predictive maintenance, repairs and adjustments on systems and controls, monitors and records effectiveness of maintenance activities and takes corrective actions. Key Qualifications • Must understand and apply knowledge of regulatory codes and requirements, including the National Electric Code and local codes; skill in interpreting schematic drawings, charts, and technical instructions; and good oral and written communication skills • Job typically requires trade or vocational school education to nearly the journeyman electrician level and to obtain equivalent on the job training skills over a period of 5 years. • Must be able to work with minimum supervision by prioritizing and coordinating multiple assignments, initiating action, taking responsibility for completion of assignments, and communicating progress to customers and management. Must be self motivated. • May be required to obtain certain government security clearances, receive inoculations against certain diseases, conduct work in biohazard areas, and conduct work in radiation hazard areas. Respirator certification and use may be required. • May be required to work after normal business hours including weekends for the performance of activities related to power shutdowns, maintenance, repairs, installations, etc. as determined by the need to minimize business disturbances and respond to emergency situations. Overtime may be necessary. • Requires the physical ability to perform medium difficulty work, including lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling electrical materials and tools; ability to climb ladders, maintain balance, stoop, kneel and crouch to gain access to electrical wiring; ability to handle and read meters and tool accessories; acuity of vision for close work; depth perception, field of vision, and color vision for making electrical connections and for soldering and splicing wires. Work may be conducted inside or outside. • May require using a communication device such as a cellular phone, or two-way radio during and after normal business hours including weekends and responding to emergency situations such as power outages, equipment failures, and natural disasters. • Must have initiative to actively pursue opportunities and training to maintain craft specialty skills and certifications required to perform assigned tasks. • Must be familiar with operation of a personal computer and Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook. Must also have experience with software commonly used for tracking and reporting system status in CMMS systems. • Must have good oral and written communication skills, good customer service skills, and ability to follow through and carry out assignments. Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life. • Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time. • Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs. • Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated. • Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits. • Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support. • Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that. • Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education. • Flexible work arrangements: You have options for where you work and when you work. A Work Environment Where You Succeed For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world. You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to: • Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects • Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery • Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment • Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders • Give back to and improve our communities Vaccinations & Safety Protocols Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws). Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle. The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department. For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers
See More Details >>SIGN ON BONUS UPTO $2,500.00 1-2 YEARS = $1,500.00 3-4 YEARS = $2,000.00 5+ YEARS = $2,500.00 The Romanoff Group of Companies, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with offices in eleven markets covering eight states, are a blend of commercial and residential, electrical, heating & cooling, and plumbing companies primarily serving the new housing construction market. Since our company began in 1982, our growth has been firmly rooted in the pride of our craftsmen, coupled with a blend of stellar project management and industry leading knowledge. As a 100% employee-owned company, we share a commitment to our team success and represent that responsibility in a professional, dynamic way to both our clients and the communities in which we serve. We are actively seeking an Journeyman Electrician in the Columbus, OH area to join our award WINNING team. Great Reasons to Join Romanoff: • 9x Employee Voted Top Work Place • Highly Competitive Wage • Excellent Benefits Package (Health/Vision/Dental/Life/STD/LTD/Accident and Critical Illness) • $15k Company Paid Life Insurance • 401(k) • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (We are 100% employee owned) • Training and Support • Vacation and Paid Holidays • Advancement Opportunities • Paid Apprenticeship Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7am-3:30pm MUST be willing to be flexible as jobs may change Target Wages: Competitive Wages with growth opportunities SIGN ON BONUS UPTO $2,500.00 1-2 YEARS = $1,500.00 3-4 YEARS = $2,000.00 5+ YEARS = $2,500.00 Position Responsibilities: • Participate in the full life cycle of electrical installations on new construction projects • Manage installations, order materials, schedule, and train electrical helpers • Repair and replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures • Closely follow all state/local building regulations from the National Electrical Code Experience and Qualification Requirements: • 2+ years’ experience in the residential/ commercial electrical field • Able to read and understand blueprints • A valid driver’s license • Completion of an Accredited Apprenticeship Program a plus • Must adhere to company screenings Physical Requirements • Must be able to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting • Must be able to speak English and hear to communicate • Must be able to use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools • Must be able to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50 lbs. • Must be able to work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and occasionally work off of platforms/scaffolding, (using the appropriate fall protection requirements) • Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE • Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, gloves and safety toe, construction-grade work boots Our Hiring Process • You find our ad. • You read the ad and it piques your interest or at the very least, you want to disprove our claims. • You apply, email, phone call, carrier pigeon, etc. • We send you an email and make a “date” to get to know each other better. • We meet and share. • We dig each other and decide, we belong together. • You get some super fun onboarding email, take a drug test and have a background check completed. And if all goes well, • You join the team and tell friends and complete strangers how awesome WE ARE! Benefits and Compensation Romanoff provides a comprehensive package of employee benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D; additional voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, paid vacation, and holidays; 401(k) and company paid Life Insurance, and we are 100% Employee Owned. The Romanoff Group of Companies considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We are an equal opportunity employer.
See More Details >>Amentum is seeking an Electrical Technician I to join our operations & maintenance team in Columbus, Ohio. This position is responsible for performing at the beginner level of expertise with assisting in performing preventative maintenance on the heating and cooling of air and water, power supply, generators, UPS systems, electrical distribution and control and monitoring systems. You regularly help inspect, maintain and repair various critical infrastructure systems such as piping and non-critical electrical or mechanical system components). The Electrical Technician I is responsible for the prioritization of work based on the needs of the client and for the on-time completion of all work, as well as all documentation involved. This position is directly responsible for maintaining and assisting site engineering teams to meet site electrical needs. Responsibilities: • Assist in maintaining current and future facility electrical systems. • Assist in diagnosing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electrical equipment and control circuits from 24v up to and including 480V AC, electro-mechanical test devices, instrumentation devices, PLCs / ladder logic controllers, and variable frequency drives as necessary. • Comfortable working near or around 13.8K voltage. • Support facility electrical expansion projects. • Assist in inspecting, maintaining, and repairing various critical infrastructure systems such as servers, network equipment, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), system administration, access control, alarm investigation, and SCADA management. • Provide daily assistance to technicians as you read blueprints/schematics/ladder logic/sequence of operations, conduct tours of systems, and assess their working order. • Must be able to adhere to Federal, State and Local electrical code and be familiar with NFPA70e. • Demonstrates ability to identify and correct any safety-related issues and perform independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures. • Assist in performing preventive maintenance on process/production equipment as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). • Responds and provides service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations, and industry standards. • Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems. • Understands company policies and enforces safety regulations. Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required. • Operates various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions. • Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work. • Maintains a strict schedule to be successful in the assignment yet demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer. • Promotes and adheres to the Amentum Safety Structure. • Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor Minimum Requirements: • High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent. • 1-2 years’ experience as an electrical apprentice in a data center, industrial environment, hospital, manufacturing facility or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience. • Must have the ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher. • Must be self-motivated and demonstrate the strong organizational/time management skills needed to be successful in this role. Additional information: • Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment background check and substance abuse test. • This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location. • This position may require a valid Driver’s license. • This position may require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules. Physical Requirements: • Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement. • Some tasks will require the ability to walk extensively throughout facilities during a workday. • Requires the ability to climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs as needed during a workday. • Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat, kneel, reach/stretch, and move in a 90-degree fashion during workday. • Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding. • Requires ability to read and understand information contained in a variety of documents or displayed on a computer screen. • Requires ability to use a variety of office equipment and to operate a computer keyboard to access databases, to send/receive messages and to prepare documents. • Requires the ability to communicate with others on the telephone and in one-on-one or group discussions, meetings, and presentations. • Demonstrated fluency in computer use including the full Microsoft product line. • Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress. Special Requirements: • Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed. • Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained. • Experience working around chemicals, precision equipment and highly regulated materials and equipment. • Experience utilizing measurement tools such as micrometers, dial indicators, various type gauges, and calibers to set tolerances to OEM Specifications. Other Attributes: • Must be willing to work overtime when required. • May be required to work holidays and weekends. • Work schedules can change based on critical business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.
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