Electrician Journey
Bechtel•Port Arthur, TX
About The Position
The Electrician Journey reads and understands blueprints and assists with planning or modifying electrical installations to reduce material waste and allow access for future maintenance. The role installs wiring, conduit, lighting fixtures, power equipment, and control and distribution apparatus, and tests installed equipment for safety and electrical compatibility. Work may involve hazardous wiring, uneven terrain, ladders, and elevated work. The position typically requires at least 48 months of industrial construction experience.
Requirements
- Typically requires a minimum of 48 months of industrial construction experience.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, diagrams, or sketches.
- Ability to safely traverse uneven terrain while carrying tools and building materials.
- Ability to climb vertical ladders and work above ground as necessary.
- Safe, dexterous use of hand tools and safe operation of power tools and equipment.
Responsibilities
- Read and understand blueprints.
- Assist in modifying or planning installations to minimize material waste and provide access for future maintenance.
- Prepare sketches showing wiring and equipment locations, or follow diagrams and blueprints to ensure concealed wiring is installed before ceilings and flooring are completed.
- Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit.
- Splice wires using hand tools, soldering equipment, tape, or terminal gaps.
- Connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment.
- Install control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels.
- Unwind and pull cable.
- Connect power cable to equipment.
- Test installed equipment for safety and electrical compatibility.
- Disassemble defective electrical equipment.
- 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.
- Safely traverse uneven terrain with tools and building materials and climb vertical ladders to work above ground as necessary.
- Safely use hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
