Electrical Site Coordinator

Blythewood, SC
Full Time
Experienced
SWJ Technology specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking an Electrical Site Coordinator for a client in the automotive industry. This is contractor role based in Blythewood, SC and requires onsite presence. If you’re eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects, we look forward to your application

PURPOSE: 
Electrical Site Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and coordinating high-voltage electrical installation projects, with a particular focus on switchgear installation, power distribution systems, and associated electrical infrastructure.
This role requires extensive hands-on technical knowledge of medium and high-voltage electrical equipment and installation processes, combined with the ability to coordinate contractors, vendors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
The primary responsibility is to ensure that installation activities are properly planned, coordinated, monitored, inspected, and executed in accordance with engineering specifications, project schedules, quality requirements, and applicable safety standards. Strong troubleshooting capabilities are essential to identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues during installation, testing, and commissioning activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Coordinate and oversee high-voltage electrical installation activities, particularly switchgear installation and power distribution systems.
  • Serve as the primary technical coordination point between project management, electrical contractors, vendors, subcontractors, and facility teams.
  • Monitor and supervise contractors and vendors to ensure work is performed according to approved drawings, specifications, installation standards, and project requirements.
  • Review and verify installation progress, workmanship, technical compliance, and overall quality of electrical installations.
  • Coordinate installation schedules, project milestones, material deliveries, equipment availability, and contractor activities.
  • Review electrical drawings, technical documentation, installation plans, and equipment specifications to identify potential issues or discrepancies.
  • Conduct site inspections and installation progress reviews to ensure compliance with engineering requirements and applicable electrical codes.
  • Identify installation issues, technical deviations, and potential project risks, and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.
  • Ensure contractors follow established electrical safety procedures, including high-voltage safety requirements, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and OSHA regulations.
  • Coordinate testing, commissioning, inspections, and acceptance activities for electrical equipment and installations.
  • Monitor contractor performance, identify delays or quality concerns, and communicate project status to management.
  • Maintain project documentation, inspection reports, progress updates, and records of technical issues and corrective actions.
  • Support project management in resolving technical challenges and ensuring timely project completion.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Technical education, apprenticeship, or degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Installation, or a related technical field.
  • Licensed Electrician or equivalent electrical qualification/certification preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience in building electrical maintenance, facilities management, or industrial maintenance environments.
  • Strong understanding of electrical systems, power distribution, and building infrastructure.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
  • Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and safety regulations.
  • Experience working independently and within multidisciplinary maintenance teams.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
  • Strong knowledge of low- and medium-voltage electrical systems, power distribution equipment, switchgear, transformers, motor control centers (MCCs), lighting systems, generators, and UPS systems.
  • Experience with building electrical infrastructure, including HVAC controls, fire alarm systems, building automation systems (BAS/BMS), security and access control systems, and energy management systems.
  • Proficiency in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, corrective repairs, equipment testing, commissioning, and root cause analysis.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
  • Experience maintaining accurate maintenance records and technical reports.
  • Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
  • Experience with electrical safety procedures, risk assessments, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) practices.
  • Familiarity with OSHA requirements and safe work practices in operational facilities.
  • Strong commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and effectively within multidisciplinary maintenance teams.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and time-management skills.
  • Reliable, safety-focused work ethics with flexibility to support emergency and after-hours maintenance activities when required.
  • Proven ability to coordinate, oversee, and evaluate electrical contractors, vendors, subcontractors, and installation teams.
  • Experience reviewing contractor work, verifying installation quality, identifying technical deficiencies, and ensuring compliance with project specifications.
  • Strong documentation and reporting skills, with the ability to prepare, maintain, review, and organize technical documentation, inspection reports, installation records, and project progress reports.
  • Strong computer skills required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and the ability to work with digital documentation, reporting systems, and project management tools.
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with multiple project stakeholders.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing several contractor activities simultaneously.
PREFERED SKILLS
  • Commercial office buildings.
  • Manufacturing facilities.
  • Data centers.
  • Hospitals and healthcare facilities.
  • Warehouses and distribution centers.
  • Educational institutions and public facilities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
  • Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:
  • Location: Blythewood, SC
  • Schedule: 40 hr/ Week
  • Overtime: as required
  • Duration: 6-12 months with the option to extend
  • Assignment Start: ASAP

DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.

 

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., SWJ MACHINING and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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