0980 - Electrician - Journeyman

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Lake Cormorant, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Journeyman Electrician 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 includes working with high- and low-voltage systems and installing electrical conduits, cable and duct banks, wiring, grounding, control equipment, and distribution apparatus. The electrician also tests and starts up systems and verifies circuit continuity, compatibility, and component safety. This is a craft position in a typical construction-site environment. The work is safety-sensitive and involves coordination with other crafts and coworkers, participation in safety planning and procedures, and mentoring helpers and laborers. The position requires physical labor, including working up to 12-hour shifts in varied outdoor conditions and temperature extremes.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience working as an industrial electrician, or a combination of experience and training.
Strong working knowledge of the electrical craft and the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Must be at least 18 years of age.
If applicable, must hold all licenses or certifications required for the jurisdiction where the work is performed.
Must have the necessary electrician tools.
Must be able to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include criminal/civil background checks, a drug screen, and a motor vehicle records search.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move in confined, cluttered, or uneven areas, and climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
Ability to perform the full range of motion and repetitive hand movements required by the job.
Ability to work up to a 12-hour shift performing hard physical labor in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.
Ability to work in cramped spaces and awkward positions, around hazardous equipment, and in very hot or very cold temperatures and inclement weather.
Ability to see and hear naturally or with correction.

Nice To Haves

NCCER Electrical certification.
NCCER Electrical and Instrumentation Technician certification.
NCCER Pipeline Electrical and Instrumentation Technician certification.
State Electrical License.

Responsibilities

Plan, lay out, install, test, and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, apparatus, motors, equipment, and control systems in accordance with plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.
Measure, cut, assemble, and install electrical conduits using appropriate hand and power tools; weld supports and install cable and duct banks.
Pull wire through conduit, make terminations to required color codes and specifications, connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment, and install switches, relays, circuit-breaker panels, grounding leads, and other related items.
Splice wires by stripping insulation, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps.
Work with high- and low-voltage systems; test and start up systems; and test circuit continuity using testing instruments such as an ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope.
Participate in safety programs, pre-job planning, and safety discussions; identify hazards, take corrective action, report concerns, and use stop-work authority when needed.
Report accidents and near misses and participate in investigations as needed.
Follow safety rules, lockout/tagout procedures, site-specific training, warning devices, and established procedures; maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Communicate effectively, listen to coworkers’ suggestions and concerns, and coordinate work with other crafts and coworkers.
Provide on-the-job training and mentoring to helpers and laborers.
Produce quality work that meets plans, specifications, and industry standards.
Read and understand plans and specifications, including one-line diagrams, cable and conduit schedules, ladder diagrams, P&IDs, and loop diagrams; visualize drawings in three dimensions.
Develop a complete understanding of assigned contract plans and specifications and plan, lay out, diagram, install, or repair electrical systems accordingly.