Location: Traveling position. Work at customer job sites nationwide.

Department: Operations / Project Delivery

Reports To: Electrical Installation Manager

Role Type: Technical Leader

Who We Are

Zone 4 is a nationwide leader in the design and installation of advanced material handling systems, specializing in automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), multi-shuttle, and mini-load systems. Headquartered in Orange, CA, Zone 4 serves blue-chip clients across various industries, including retail, e-commerce, logistics, and grocery. With over 15 years of experience, the company has established itself as a go-to provider for automated warehouse logistics, helping businesses optimize their supply chain operations through innovative automation and robotic solutions. Zone 4 offers nationwide coverage, handling projects of any size or complexity, ensuring safe, efficient, and consistent service. At Zone 4, we combine advanced planning, transparent alignment, and accountable execution to elevate outcomes and build trust with our customers and partners.

Role Purpose

The Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides expert-level technical leadership for the electrical installation, testing, commissioning, and integration of robotic automation and conveyance systems. This role establishes technical standards, supports project planning and field execution, resolves complex electrical and controls-related issues, and develops the capabilities of Zone 4’s electrical field teams.

The Electrical SME is a hands-on technical leader and escalation point who works closely with the Electrical Installation Manager, project management, engineering, procurement, safety, commissioning teams, field leaders, vendors, and OEM partners. During the initial onboarding period, this position may serve as the electrical Site Lead on a major project while also reviewing and supporting additional project sites.

Scope of Responsibility

• Electrical technical standards for robotic automation, conveyor, and material handling installations
• Interpretation of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, PLC I/O, control panels, and automation logic
• Pre-installation planning, constructability review, estimating support, and execution planning
• Field troubleshooting, technical escalation, installation oversight, and quality assurance
• Electrical commissioning, point-to-point testing, power-up, and system verification
• Technical training, mentoring, and capability development for field personnel
• Compliance with NEC, NFPA, UL, OSHA, LOTO, arc-flash, and customer requirements
• Coordination with project management, engineering, procurement, safety, vendors, OEMs, and commissioning teams
• Field documentation, redlines, as-builts, issue logs, closeout input, and lessons learned

Key Outcomes

• Electrical installations consistently meet drawings, specifications, codes, safety requirements, and Zone 4 standards
• Complex technical issues are identified early and resolved with minimal schedule or cost impact
• Project execution plans accurately address site organization, labor, tools, equipment, materials, and sequencing
• Commissioning and system startup activities are safe, organized, documented, and successful
• Electrical field teams demonstrate improved technical capability, quality, and consistency
• Standardized electrical SOPs and best practices are implemented across projects
• Rework, punch-list items, field escalations, and repeat quality issues are reduced
• Lessons learned are captured and converted into measurable process improvements

Core Responsibilities

Technical Expertise & Guidance (Primary Focus)

• Provide expert-level guidance on electrical systems used in robotic automation, conveyor, ASRS, AGV, and related material handling installations
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel drawings, PLC I/O, control narratives, and automation logic
• Serve as the technical escalation point for complex installation, controls-interface, and integration challenges
• Maintain current knowledge of automation technologies, installation methods, NEC, NFPA, UL, and applicable customer standards

Pre-Installation Planning & Constructability

• Review project scope, drawings, specifications, technical requirements, and customer standards before mobilization
• Create electrical labor, tools, equipment, temporary power, and material requirements
• Develop the initial electrical execution plan, including site organization, weekly resource planning, tooling, technical support, and installation sequencing
• Participate in design and constructability reviews to identify installation risks, conflicts, access constraints, and opportunities for improvement
• Review and adjust execution plans throughout the project lifecycle as field conditions and priorities change

Installation Oversight & Field Support

• Establish electrical installation standards and verify field teams follow approved methods, drawings, and specifications
• Develop and maintain electrical installation SOPs and best practices for robotic automation and conveyance systems
• Support site managers, leads, and foremen with real-time troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues
• Evaluate field workmanship, technical approach, and the electrical capabilities of employees and subcontractors
• Support the development and review of weekly and daily execution plans to improve safety, quality, and productivity

Training & Team Development

· Train apprentices, technicians, leads, and foremen on specialized electrical installation methods and automation systems

· Conduct field coaching, workshops, and technical reviews for new technologies, recurring quality issues, and revised standards

· Mentor field personnel and provide recommendations regarding technical readiness, development priorities, and project assignments

· Help build a repeatable technical qualification and skills assessment process for the electrical organization

Quality Assurance, Safety & Compliance

• Perform technical quality-control inspections and verify installations comply with drawings, specifications, codes, and manufacturer requirements
• Enforce LOTO, arc-flash, energized-work, electrical safe-work, and robotic safety procedures
• Participate in JHAs, pre-task planning, safety reviews, and corrective-action investigations with field and safety leadership
• Identify root causes of defects, commissioning failures, and repeat issues, then implement sustainable corrective actions

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with project management, engineering, procurement, safety, field operations, and commissioning teams
• Provide field feedback to design engineers and customers regarding constructability, design changes, and installation improvements
• Coordinate with vendors and OEMs for technical clarification, installation support, startup, and integration activities
• Communicate technical risks, decisions, and recommended actions clearly to project and operations leadership

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Provide technical input for project closeout reports, turnover packages, and lessons-learned reviews
• Track recurring installation issues and convert lessons learned into updated standards, SOPs, training, and estimating assumptions

Authority & Decision-Making

• Establishes and recommends electrical installation standards, methods, test procedures, and technical best practices
• Directs technical troubleshooting and recommends corrective action for complex field and commissioning issues
• May stop electrical work that presents an immediate safety, code, quality, or equipment risk
• Provides technical recommendations on employee and subcontractor capability, training needs, and assignment readiness
• Recommends design, material, tooling, sequencing, and constructability changes to project leadership
• Escalates unresolved technical, safety, schedule, quality, or customer risks to the Electrical Installation Manager and senior leadership

Required Experience

• 8+ years of industrial electrical installation experience, including conveyor, automation, robotics, controls, or material handling systems
• Advanced ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel drawings, PLC I/O, and control-system documentation
• Demonstrated experience leading electrical installation, troubleshooting, testing, startup, and commissioning activities
• Strong working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, LOTO, arc-flash requirements, and industrial electrical safety practices
• Experience developing installation plans, labor and tooling requirements, SOPs, quality standards, and technical training
• Ability to communicate effectively with field personnel, customers, engineers, project managers, vendors, OEMs, and inspectors
• Ability to travel extensively and support active project sites, including extended assignments during initial onboarding

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman, Master Electrician, or equivalent state electrical license
• Experience with ASRS, AGV/AMR, conveyor controls, robotic cells, VFDs, safety circuits, industrial networks, PLCs, and HMIs
• Experience supporting third-party inspections, OEM commissioning, and customer acceptance testing
• OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, manufacturer, controls, or automation-related certifications
• Experience acting as an electrical Site Lead, superintendent, commissioning lead, or technical trainer

Success Metrics/ KPIs (in order of greatest importance)

• Electrical installation quality, first-pass acceptance, and reduction in rework and punch-list items
• Safety compliance, including LOTO, arc-flash, JHA, pre-task planning, and electrical safe-work practices
• Effectiveness and speed of technical issue resolution and escalation management
• Commissioning readiness, test completion, startup performance, and system acceptance
• Accuracy and completeness of execution plans, redlines, as-builts, issue logs, and closeout documentation
• Field team technical capability growth, training completion, and demonstrated skills improvement
• Adoption and effectiveness of electrical standards, SOPs, and lessons learned across projects
• Customer, OEM, project management, and field leadership satisfaction with technical support

Role Impact

This role strengthens Zone 4’s ability to safely and consistently deliver complex electrical installations for robotic automation and conveyance systems. The Electrical SME provides the technical depth needed to improve constructability, installation quality, commissioning readiness, and field team capability. By standardizing methods, resolving complex issues, and developing field personnel, this position directly supports predictable execution, customer confidence, and the continued growth of Zone 4’s electrical installation organization.