Electrician Journeyman

Kiewit•Abilene, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, lays out, installs, tests, and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, motors, equipment, and control systems in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role works with high- and low-voltage systems in a power plant or industrial setting and includes inspecting subordinate work for compliance with contract plans and specifications.

Requirements

Experience as an electrician in a power plant or industrial setting.
Strong working knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management and supervision.
Proficiency in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand, power, layout, and measurement tools.
Must have the required tools.
Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing and a fit-for-duty medical assessment.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including frequent movement around construction or industrial sites; standing, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; climbing and maintaining balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in confined, cluttered, uneven, noisy, and dusty environments and in changing outdoor weather conditions.
Ability to use ladders, mechanical platforms, manlifts, or scaffolds to access work areas, potentially at heights exceeding 200 feet.
Ability to work irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays as required.
Must observe and comply with safety and project rules and perform other duties as required.

Responsibilities

Interpret drawings, sketches, software, and plans, and determine work procedures and the tools and equipment needed to troubleshoot and repair problems.
Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit; weld supports; install cable and duct banks; and make terminations.
Install and fasten control and distribution apparatus in place.
Test and start up systems and check 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.
Pull wire through conduit and connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment as required.
Disassemble and repair defective electrical equipment or systems.
Operate electrical and mechanical hand tools, power tools, and hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical tools.
Estimate sizes, distances, quantities, time, costs, resources, or materials needed for work activities.
Inspect subordinate work for compliance with contract plans and specifications, identify deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action.