Electrician Helper 2

Kiewit•Port Arthur, TX

17h

About The Position

Assist skilled craftspersons by performing supportive duties as directed under immediate supervision. The level and degree of responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step. The role supports electrical installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repair work in construction or industrial settings, including work with high- and low-voltage systems.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent, with previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
Must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the position.
Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management and supervision.
Field experience in the chosen craft discipline.
Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools, and layout tools.
Must have required tools.
May require a U.S. driver's license.
Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl while moving about a construction or industrial site.
Ability to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; work areas may be more than 200 feet high.
Ability to work in confined and cluttered spaces and on uneven surfaces, and complete tasks in noisy and dusty environments.
May be required to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across a construction or industrial site.
Ability to work irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

Learn to interpret drawings, sketches, software, and plans, and determine work procedures and tools and equipment needed to troubleshoot and repair problems.
Assist skilled craftspeople with measuring, cutting, bending, threading, assembling, and installing electrical conduit; welding supports; installing cable and duct banks; and making terminations.
Assist with installing and fastening control and distribution apparatus.
Assist with testing and starting up systems and checking circuit continuity to ensure electrical compatibility and component safety.
Observe installed equipment or systems in operation to identify hazards and determine whether adjustments, relocation, or replacement are needed.
May pull wire through conduit and connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment.
Work with high- and low-voltage systems.
Assist with disassembly and repair of defective electrical equipment or systems.
Learn to operate electrical and mechanical hand tools and power, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical tools.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules, and perform other duties as required.