Electrician Journey

Bechtel • Christoval, TX

3d

About The Position

The Electrician Journey reads and understands blueprints and assists with planning or modifying installations to reduce material waste and support future maintenance access. The role prepares sketches of wiring and equipment locations, follows diagrams and blueprints, and ensures concealed wiring is installed before ceilings and flooring are completed.

The position installs electrical conduit, wiring, lighting fixtures, power equipment, and control and distribution apparatus. It tests installed equipment for safety and electrical compatibility, disassembles defective equipment, and may help lift, position, and secure materials and workpieces. The electrician also cleans and performs minor maintenance on tools and equipment and maintains a clean, safe work environment. The job involves working around hazardous wiring, traversing uneven terrain, climbing vertical ladders, and working above ground as necessary. It typically requires at least 48 months of industrial construction experience.

Requirements

• Typically requires a minimum of 48 months of industrial construction experience.
• Must be able to safely traverse uneven terrain with tools and building materials.
• Must be able to climb vertical ladders and work above ground as necessary.
• Must safely use hand tools and operate 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 the location of wiring and equipment, 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 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.
• Assist with lifting, positioning, and securing materials and workpieces 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.
• Climb vertical ladders and work above ground as necessary.
• Use hand tools dexterously and safely.
• Safely operate power tools and equipment.

What This Job Offers

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