Electrician Journeyman - Austin Industrial (La Porte, TX)

Austin Bridge & Road•La Porte, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to join its staff in La Porte, Texas. The role assembles, installs, tests, and maintains electrical and electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, and diagnoses and corrects malfunctions. Work is performed according to job specifications, local codes, and safety requirements. The employee may direct and train workers, maintain records, prepare reports and estimates, and order supplies and equipment. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

3–5 years of Journeyman-level experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid NCCER.
Valid driver's license.
Valid TDLR.
Meet the stated physical demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed by the assigned location.
Ability to operate power tools and heavy equipment.
Must be legally able to work for any employer in the United States; Austin Industrial cannot sponsor or take over employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components.
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair or adjustment needs, and verify code compliance.
Advise management when continued equipment operation could be hazardous.
Test electrical systems and circuit continuity using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes.
Maintain a current electrician's license or identification card to meet state regulations.
Plan electrical wiring, equipment, and fixture layouts and installations according to job specifications and local codes.
Direct and train workers installing, maintaining, or repairing electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
Use sketches and blueprints to locate wiring and equipment and ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
Use power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, including oscilloscopes, ammeters, and test lamps.
Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment such as motors.
Maintain records and files, prepare reports, and order supplies and equipment.
Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures using hand and power tools.
Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical systems and equipment.
Place conduit in designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas and pull insulated wires or cables through it to complete circuits.
Construct and fabricate parts using hand tools and specifications.
Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls for electrical switches or outlets.
Perform physically demanding tasks, including digging trenches for conduit and moving or lifting heavy objects.
Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.
Assist during emergencies by operating floodlights and generators, placing flares, and driving needed vehicles.
Perform other duties as assigned.