Electrician Helper

Bechtel•Sulphur, LA

21h

About The Position

The Electrician Helper assists electricians with electrical installation and related construction tasks. The role involves working around hazardous wiring; preparing and installing conduit; splicing wires; connecting wiring and power cables to fixtures and equipment; installing control and distribution apparatus; testing installed equipment; and disassembling defective electrical equipment. The helper also unloads materials and supplies, assists with positioning and securing materials during installation, maintains tools and equipment, and keeps the work area clean and safe. The work requires safe use of hand and power tools, traversing uneven terrain, and climbing vertical ladders to work above ground as needed. Typically, at least six months of industrial construction experience is required.

Requirements

Typically, a minimum of 6 months of industrial construction experience.
Ability to safely traverse uneven terrain while carrying tools and building materials.
Ability to climb vertical ladders and work above ground as necessary.
Ability to safely use hand tools and operate power tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

Communicate with electricians and others to perform job tasks.
Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit using rulers, hand tools, and power tools.
Splice wires using hand tools, soldering equipment, tape, or terminal gaps.
Connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment using hand tools.
Install control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels.
Unwind and pull cable.
Connect power cable to equipment using hand tools.
Test installed equipment for safety and electrical compatibility.
Disassemble defective electrical equipment.
Unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
Assist with lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation as needed.
Clean and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Use hand tools dexterously and operate power tools and equipment safely.
Adhere to all safety procedures.