Electrical Lead 2 4P/340

Location:Gridley IL 61744

Contract- 15 Months

Client- Nicor Gas

Position Overview

The Electrical Lead 2 plays a key role in overseeing electrical construction commissioning and startup activities across major utility and industrial energy projects including gas compression stations LNG plants and fossil/industrial power facilities. This position requires 10 years of related experience or a 4-year degree in a relevant field with strong expertise in construction engineering design operations maintenance and startup/commissioning of electrical systems.

The Electrical Lead ensures safety quality and reliability across all phases of project execution from installation inspections to commissioning and turnover.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safety-first culture in all field and project activities.

• Inspect electrical installations for compliance with drawings specifications and applicable codes/standards.

• Support development of project execution plans procedures and schedules; monitor progress vs. requirements.

• Conduct and participate in project meetings: pre-bid contractor orientation safety (JSA) and status updates.

• Verify installation testing commissioning and operations of industrial electrical devices equipment and distribution systems.

• Troubleshoot repair and operate systems during commissioning and startup phases.

• Evaluate vendor drawings schematics and project documentation; ensure as-built drawings and updates are complete and accurate.

• Coordinate with field engineers contractors vendors and owners representatives to resolve installation and performance issues.

• Ensure adherence to LOTO Arc Flash Arc Blast and electrical safety standards during all tasks.

• Train mentor and support operations and maintenance staff as needed.

• May supervise other technicians subcontractors or client personnel.

Required Skills & Expertise

• Strong knowledge of industrial power & process plant distribution systems including:

  • Switchyards switchgear MCCs

  • Transformers (power & distribution)

  • Protective relays & control circuits

  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

  • Generators & motors

• Proficiency in installation testing commissioning and troubleshooting of electrical devices and controls.

• Familiarity with construction contracts labor agreements and quality standards.

• Adequate knowledge of OSHA standards electrical codes and environmental regulations.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics vendor drawings and operations manuals.

• Strong communication and leadership skills for interfacing with engineers contractors vendors and plant staff.

• Ability to work extended hours nights or weekends as project demands require.

• Self-starter with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Education:

  • Required: 10 years of related experience OR a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Construction Management or related field.

• Experience:

  • Extensive experience in Construction Plant Engineering Operations/Maintenance LNG Startup or Gas Compression projects.

  • Proven field leadership during commissioning/startup in a utilities or industrial setting.