Electrical Journeyman

A/Z Corporation•Kittery, ME

About The Position

The Electrician participates in the installation, maintenance, and inspection of electrical systems and related processes. The role may be based at an assigned office or other project sites and includes installing wiring, conduit, cable trays, electrical panels, standby generation, and control and distribution apparatus. The Electrician checks installed systems for hazards and proper function, tests circuits for compatibility and safety, and follows applicable specifications, electrical codes, safety rules, and standard operating procedures. Additional duties may include site housekeeping and occasional clerical or administrative work.

Requirements

High school diploma or relevant work experience.
Applicable state trade license.
Five years of field experience, trade school, or apprenticeship.
OSHA 10 certification.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to follow plans and instructions from supervisors or more experienced workers.
Strict adherence to safety rules and quality standards.

Responsibilities

Attend work regularly at the assigned location, which may be an office or project site.
Prepare sketches showing wiring and equipment locations, or follow blueprints; ensure concealed wiring is installed before walls, ceilings, and flooring are completed.
Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit.
Oversee or participate in installing wire in conduit and cable trays.
Perform routine duties as directed by the workplace leader, including work involving electrical panels and standby generation.
Install wiring to meet specifications and electrical codes while avoiding unsightly, hazardous, or unreliable installations.
Connect power cables to equipment such as motors and install grounding leads.
Observe installed equipment and systems to identify hazards or the need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
Install control and distribution apparatus, including switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels.
Test circuit continuity and electrical compatibility and safety using instruments such as an ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope.
Follow plans, supervisor instructions, safety rules, quality standards, and Standard Operating Procedures.
Participate in site housekeeping and interact courteously and attentively with coworkers and clients.
Perform additional duties as directed by management, including occasional clerical or administrative duties.