Assistant Industrial Electrician

CalPortland•Buckeye, AZ

49d•Onsite

About The Position

An Industrial Electrician's Assistant is responsible for supporting and assisting journeyman electricians in installing, maintaining, and repairing high-voltage electrical equipment and control systems within CalPortland facilities. Acting as an apprentice, the assistant handles lower-skill tasks while learning the industrial electrical trade. This position focuses on learning complex machinery, automation infrastructure, and safety protocols within a heavily regulated industrial environment.

Requirements

Basic understanding of hand and power tools (including but not limited to: wire strippers, drills, conduit benders)
Ability to learn or basic familiarity with reading simple electrical diagrams or schematics.
Capability to climb ladders, work at heights, lift heavy loads (frequent 75 lbs., occasional 100 lbs.), and maneuver in tight, loud environments.
Job requires the following motions: climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, lifting, stretching, pushing, pulling, vibration, twisting, kneeling, standing, walking, sitting, and reaching
Ability to work in wet and/or dry conditions with extreme hot or cold temperatures.
Strict adherence to OSHA / MSHA safety rules, along with CalPortland’s Injury and Illness Plan.
Work environment includes moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and moderate to loud noises, requiring the consistent use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Capability to learn the trade with NEC and NFC minimum standards
Current and valid AZ License with good driving record
Ability to work overtime, night, and weekend work as needed, including responding to emergency calls
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Ability to travel to other locations to provide support, when necessary
Able to read and comprehend electrical blueprints and schematics

Nice To Haves

Electrical Certification/Diploma
Provide basic tools for routine maintenance, installation and repair work

Responsibilities

Install lighting, electrical outlets, and circuit breakers under supervision
Thread conduit ends and connect couplings and conduit fittings using wrench under supervision
Pull wires through conduit leading to connection boxes, switch panels, and other terminals under supervision
Use tools such as conduit benders, screwdrivers, pliers, knives, hacksaws, wire strippers, power tools, and metering devices
Replace faulty circuit breakers, fuses, switches, electrical and electronic components, or wire under supervision, as necessary
Maintains and troubleshoots electrical equipment and power distribution throughout CalPortland’s facilities
Assists in establishing the appropriate procedure to locate and correct electrical problems, and determining electrical component replacements
Assists with and/or performs high and low voltage splices, terminations and stress cones
Assists with installing and maintaining high, medium and low voltage power controls on various equipment
Performs necessary maintenance to the equipment and machinery to repair or replace the defective parts under supervision
Troubleshoot electrical problems in power circuits 120 - 12,470 volts, in addition to control circuits of various voltages and repair transformers and circuit breakers under supervision
May perform a variety of electrical tests to determine exact cause of issue
Performs adjustments and calibration procedures on various forms of process equipment under supervision, as necessary
Perform preventative maintenance as instructed on all equipment/machinery under supervision, as necessary
Collaborates with other departments, providing necessary electrical support to ensure day-to-day maintenance issues are resolved; maintains an electronic log of any highlights occurring during shift coverage
Performs work area inspections and maintains cleanly work space
Performs other duties as assigned