Electrician Journeyman

Kiewit•Abilene, TX

9d•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. The role is skilled and is performed in a construction or industrial setting, including power plant environments. The person in this position must comply with safety and project rules and may perform other duties as required.

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 listed physical and environmental requirements, including moving items weighing up to 50 pounds and accessing work areas using ladders, mechanical platforms, manlifts, or scaffolds, potentially over 200 feet.
Ability to work irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

Interpret drawings, sketches, software, and plans; determine the best 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 control and distribution apparatus and fasten them in place.
Test and start up systems and check circuit continuity to ensure electrical compatibility and component safety.
Observe installed equipment or 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 employees’ work for compliance with contract plans and specifications; identify deficiencies and explain and take corrective action.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules and perform other duties as required.