Electrician Journeyman

Brycon Corporation•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Journeyman Electrician provides skilled electrical expertise to employees and their crews across all phases of construction. The role coordinates schedules with the foreman, plans layouts, installs and repairs electrical wiring and equipment, and inspects work for compliance with company specifications and local electrical codes. The electrician interprets project specifications and blueprints, tests and diagnoses electrical systems, and helps resolve work problems. The position also involves inspecting materials, coordinating work activities with supervisors, managing parts and materials, transferring equipment between job locations, and providing direction and guidance to employees. The employee operates tools, machinery, company vehicles, forklifts, and aerial lifts when appropriately trained or certified, and performs work safely in accordance with company, client, and OSHA requirements. Extended hours, weekends, and holidays may be required, with compensation in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Requirements

Journeyman license required.
At least 4 years of experience in skilled electrical work.
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Must successfully complete and pass a background check and drug/alcohol testing.
OSHA 10 certification required.
Must have trade-specific tools to perform required tasks.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent desired.
Valid driver's record preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled electrical expertise to employees and their crews in all phases of construction.
Coordinate work schedules with the foreman.
Plan layouts and install or repair wiring and electrical fixtures and equipment, including motors, generators, switches, circuit breakers, and fuse boxes.
Inspect wiring and fixtures for conformance with company specifications and local electrical codes.
Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment such as motors.
Perform physical tasks, including digging trenches for conduit and moving or lifting heavy objects.
Adhere to production schedules and work-hour requirements for completing job assignments.
Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders for assigned projects.
Analyze and resolve work problems or assist coworkers in resolving them.
Test electrical systems and circuit continuity using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes.
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools, and correct problems.
Inspect materials for quality before installation.
Confer with supervisors to coordinate work activities.
Ensure parts and materials are ordered, received, inventoried, and stored appropriately.
Ensure proper transfer of equipment and materials between job locations.
Operate hand and power tools and shop machinery after receiving appropriate training.
Operate company vehicles, forklifts, and aerial lifts with the required certification.
Initiate or suggest ideas to achieve work goals.
Provide work direction and guidance to employees to improve their skills.
Ensure company policies and procedures are followed.
Perform daily tasks safely in accordance with company policies.
Maintain familiarity with current client, company, and OSHA safety requirements.
Ensure employees follow proper safety procedures and policies.
Immediately inform Safety Managers and Superintendents/Supervisors of safety violations.
Perform other duties as assigned.