Lighting and Controls Trainee na United Electric Supply Co. Inc.

Lighting and Controls Trainee

Who we are: 

United Electric Supply Co. Inc. is a nationally recognized, 100% employee-owned company that is a major supplier of electrical products, and advanced services for the construction and industrial markets. They offer a full range of electrical products and services with concentrations in industrial automation, building automation, lighting, wire/cable/conduit, distribution and control, data communications, electro-mechanical and energy solutions. With over 300 employees, United is headquartered in New Castle, Delaware with locations throughout Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia.  

Position Summary:

In this position you will be responsible for efficiently and effectively commissioning and troubleshooting various sub-metering and lighting control systems across the country

Position Responsibilities:

• Commission, Troubleshoot and debug installation issues for various Lighting Control and sub-metering systems across the country.
• Support installation personnel and provide information for other contractors on project site. 
• Collaborate and communicate with staff to ensure the estimation, design, installation, start-up, commissioning, and training for building systems is accurate. 
• Coordinate projects with tech dispatch and installation contractors.
• Document all start up processes for assigned projects including field service reports, check out logs, commissioning documents, etc. as required.
• Ensure timely software backups are created for projects.
• Provide service support on existing installations ensuring systems continue to meet current building occupancy codes and efficiently operate. 
• Generate service work orders, times sheets, and other paperwork required in an accurate and timely manner. 
• Ability to keep current on low voltage building control and metering systems. 
• Adhere to all United Electric health, safety, and environmental policies.   
• Act in a safe and positive manner always, ensure that those around you do not put themselves or others at risk.  Your personal safety is your responsibility.
• Perform other duties as obvious or assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and 1-3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education (Technical School) and experience is required. 
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft office software and working proficiency with handheld computer (i.e. Smartphone, iPad).
•  Business Acumen.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Computer Programming language knowledge beneficial.

This is a safety sensitive position:

• Requires working in diverse conditions including but not limited to mechanical equipment rooms with exposure to noisy operating equipment, exposure to extreme weather conditions, precarious places, and risk of electrical shock (high voltage). 
• Highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, and kneeling. Employees can expect to regularly lift and or move up to 10 lbs., frequently lift and or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift and or move more than 50 lbs.
• May be involved with troubling shooting in electrical circuits, adherence to NFPA 70E Standards.

Compensation and Benefits: 

We offer attractive compensation and benefits which include: 

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• Disability Insurance and Life Insurance 
• 401(K) and Stock Ownership 
• Paid Vacation and holidays
• Educational Benefits 
• Wellness Programs
• Work/Life Balance 

We are an equal employment opportunity employer.