Electrician Journeyman

Kiewit•Shepherd, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Plan, lay out, install, test, and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, motors, equipment, and control systems in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. This skilled position is based in a construction or industrial setting and may involve high- and low-voltage systems, troubleshooting, repairs, and system startup.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent and previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing and a fit-for-duty medical examination.
Must have the required tools.
Able to perform the physical activities required on a construction or industrial site, including standing, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
Able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; access equipment or work areas using ladders, mechanical platforms, manlifts, or scaffolds may exceed 200 feet.
Able to move and work in confined and cluttered places and on uneven surfaces.
Able to complete tasks in noisy and dusty environments and work in changing outdoor weather conditions.
May be required to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across a construction or industrial site.

Responsibilities

Interpret drawings, sketches, software, and plans, and determine appropriate procedures, tools, and equipment 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 and systems 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.
Work with high- and low-voltage systems.
Disassemble and repair defective electrical equipment or systems.
Operate electrical and mechanical hand tools and power, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical tools.
Estimate sizes, distances, quantities, time, costs, resources, and materials needed for work activities.
Inspect subordinate work for compliance with contract plans and specifications, identify deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action as needed.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules, and perform other duties as required.