Electrician Helper 1

Kiewit • Abilene, TX

3d

About The Position

Assist skilled craftsperson(s) by performing supportive duties as directed under immediate supervision. The level and degree of job responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step. The role supports electrical work in a construction or industrial setting, including power plant environments, and may involve high- and low-voltage systems.

Requirements

• Experience as an electrician in a power plant or industrial setting.
• Must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.
• Ability to understand, follow, and communicate written and oral instructions 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 the required tools.
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing and a fit-for-duty medical examination.
• Able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across a construction or industrial site, as required.
• Able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; may need to access work areas exceeding 200 feet.

Responsibilities

• Learn to interpret drawings, sketches, software, and plans and determine appropriate work procedures, tools, and equipment 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 to identify hazards and determine whether adjustments, relocation, or replacement are needed.
• Pull wire through conduit and connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment as required.
• Work with high- and low-voltage systems.
• Assist with disassembling and repairing defective electrical equipment or systems.
• Learn to operate electrical and mechanical hand tools and power, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical tools.
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules and perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed