Electrical Apprentice

A Z Company International • New London, CT

385d

About The Position

The Electrical Apprentice will assist a Licensed Electrician in the installation, maintenance, and inspection of electrical systems. This role involves hands-on work at various project sites, ensuring compliance with safety standards and local electrical codes while contributing to the overall efficiency and safety of electrical installations.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• 3 years of field experience, trade school, or apprenticeship.
• Strong focus on customer satisfaction expectations.
• Good documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Preparation of miscellaneous paperwork including time sheets, daily reports, and material requests.
• Understanding of and strict adherence to daily Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• Appropriate state certification or license.
• OSHA 10 certification.

Responsibilities

• Regular attendance at assigned location, which may include A/Z office or other project sites.
• Prepare sketches showing the location of wiring and equipment, or follow blueprints to ensure concealed wiring is installed before completion of walls, ceilings, and flooring.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit using tools such as hacksaws, pipe threaders, and conduit benders.
• Oversee or participate in wire installation with conduit and cable trays.
• Install control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels, fastening them in place with screws or bolts using hand and power tools.
• Connect power cables to equipment, such as motors, and install grounding leads.
• Test continuity of circuits to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments like ohmmeters and oscilloscopes.
• Observe the functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and the need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Perform other routine duties as directed by the workplace leader, including working on electrical panels and standby generation.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and quality standards, participate in site housekeeping, and interact with co-workers courteously.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: No Education Listed