Electrical Jobs in Fairmont, West Virginia

Jobs in West Virginia

Electrician Sign Installer

We are seeking a skilled Electrician to join our team at J.D. Signs Inc. This position will involve working with electrical systems for signage, ensuring safety and compliance while delivering high-quality service to our clients. Requirements & Responsibilities • Proven experience as an Electrician, preferably in commercial or industrial settings. • Strong understanding of electrical systems, including high voltage applications. • Ability to read schematics and blueprints accurately. • Familiarity with power tools and safety practices in electrical work. • Certification or license as an Electrician is preferred.We are seeking an Installer to join our team at J.D. Signs Inc. This position is crucial for ensuring that our signage products are installed correctly and efficiently, contributing to our mission of providing outstanding service and quality to our clients. • Install various types of signage according to specifications and safety standards. • Collaborate with team members to coordinate installation schedules and logistics. • Conduct site assessments prior to installation to determine the best approach. • Maintain a clean and organized work environment during installations. • Provide excellent customer service by addressing client questions or concerns during the installation process. • Proven experience in sign installation or a related field is preferred. • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately. • Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with clients and team members. • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. • Loading and unloading materials and equipment. • Cleaning and preparing Trucks • Building and taking down signs. • Operating and tending machinery • Following instructions from supervisors and implementing construction plans. • Ability to follow details on work orders and install to specifications • Experience/ability to safely pull a trailer. • Assisting Sign Installer in their duties. • Requires valid driver’s license (CDL is a plus) • Not afraid of heights. (Work from heights ranging 3' to 100' feet) • Some overnight travel occlusion (mostly home every day at 3:30pm) • General Welding (is a plus). • Crane license (is a plus). If you are ready to make your mark in the signage industry, we invite you to apply today and become a vital part of the J.D. Signs Inc. team! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • Paid time off Compensation Package: • Overtime pay Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Day shift • Monday to Friday License/Certification: • Electrical License (Required) Work Location: In person

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Commercial Electrician - Traveling Preferred - (IMMEDIATE NEED)

Commercial Electricians Needed - Traveling Preferred - Immediate Need In search of commercial electricians to join our company for light commercial and/or service work. Electrical experience required: 1. Pipe Bending & Installation 2. Lighting Installation - 277 & LED 3. Panel work and/or installation 4. Isolated ground circuit installation 5. Blue Print Reading 6. Troubleshooting 7. Device Wiring Requirements: 1. Reliable Transportation/Vehicle 2. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions 3. Ability to Pay attention to detail 4. Possess great work ethic 5. Outfitted Tool Bag 6. PPE Gear Please respond with phone number, work history or resume and current availability. Job Type: Contract Pay: $25.00 - $45.00 per hour Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Monday to Friday Ability to Commute: • Fairmont, WV (Required) Willingness to travel: • 75% (Required) Work Location: On the road

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Electrical Maintenance Specialist

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Specialist About the Job This is a challenging opportunity with a leading organization in the energy sector. As an Electrical Maintenance Specialist, you will be responsible for performing circuit analysis and reporting work for the Distribution function of the Company. The preferred working location for this position is the Fairmont Corporate Center in Fairmont, WV. Other locations in West Virginia will be considered. Responsibilities include: • Ensuring compliance with all safety protocols and procedures. • Planning and scheduling electrical service and maintenance activities annually; developing training programs for inspectors and conducting annual process training. • Following up on repair requests and initiating follow-up work for repairs needed in SAP (DX notifications). • Entering M3 repairs completed during ESSS inspections on the SAP order number. • Collaborating with Line Shops on repair work requests and tracking and monitoring all repairs for each line shop. • Utilizing geographical information system (GIS)/Gatekeeper Distribution Line Inspections (DLI) software reports to review progress of inspections by site and units for ESSS automated inspections performed with MDT/TOUGHBOOK tool. • Providing regular reporting to Management and Corporate Regulatory Group on the ESSS Program. • Participating in Public Utilities Commission (PUC) desk audits of the ESSS Inspection Programs. • Coordinating ESSS Inspection Program audits performed by the Corporate Internal Auditing Group or Corporate Operations Services Groups. • Following up on concerns and issues discovered during ESSS activities. • Assisting in creating processes (flow charting) and supporting documentation (manuals and charts). • Creating new processes to integrate ESSS inspection/repair activities with other ongoing Operating Company activities as necessary. • Updating recloser records and addressing missing/incorrect information in SAP and GIS following ESSS inspections. • Retaining all ESSS inspection records and documentation for durations as specified by the PUC. • Following up with Mapping and Records group on any required GIS changes resulting from ESSS inspection activities. • Preparing regulatory commitment report and monthly/quarterly reports for PUC. • Creating data for contractors to use when inspecting poles, auditing contractor reports, and updating records as required. • Performing regulated PUC-driven ESSS circuit inspections. • Performing circuit inspections and patrols for maintenance programs, condition work, proposed projects, and AEC/regulatory required projects. • Assisting during emergencies and storm-related activities and traveling to various off-site locations as well as FirstEnergy office locations, training facilities, and customer sites, when requested. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or related discipline and 0 to 4 years related work experience are required. • OR high school diploma or equivalent and minimum 2 to 5 years related work experience are required. Related work experience includes knowledge of planning/scheduling of work, construction, and maintenance practices, procedures, work methods, materials, equipment, and tools which would be used to determine the resources necessary to perform construction and maintenance work activities. • Develops knowledge of National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and National Electric Code (NEC), and Customer Guide for Electric Services (CGES). • Understands the Company's Accident Prevention Handbook and Manual of Operations and its practical application in the workplace. • Self-motivated and able to balance competing priorities. • Provides quality customer service, both internally and externally. • Possesses solid verbal and written communication skills. • Experienced with PC software applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.), Outlook, SAP, GIS, CREWS, and database query tools. • Access to a personal vehicle to commute to various facilities and locations as required, and possesses a valid driver's license. Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity At our organization, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. Our organization proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time. Safety Safety is a core value for our organization and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers, and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards. Position Classification Non-Exempt

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Overview

Becoming an electrician in Fairmont, WV, typically begins with an apprenticeship, which 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. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with an average weekly wage of $956.50 in Fairmont, WV. Trade schools, unions, and local platforms help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $50,000 annually for experienced professionals.

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