Electrician Journeyman

Kiewit•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Electrician Journeyman 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 involves interpreting drawings and plans, selecting work procedures and tools, installing and troubleshooting electrical systems, and inspecting subordinate work for compliance with contract plans and specifications. The position requires working with high- and low-voltage systems, using electrical and mechanical tools, and meeting physical and work-setting requirements. Work may involve heights exceeding 200 feet, confined spaces, outdoor conditions in all weather, and overtime, nights, or weekends as workload requires. The employee must observe and comply with safety and project rules and perform other duties as required.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent and previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
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 all required tools.
Able to meet all physical requirements.
Able to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces, potentially exceeding 200 feet.
Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by workload.

Responsibilities

Interpret drawings, sketches, software, and plans, and determine work procedures, tools, and equipment needed 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 it in place.
Test and start up systems and test circuit continuity to ensure electrical compatibility and component safety.
Observe installed equipment or systems in operation 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, power tools, and hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical tools.
Estimate sizes, distances, quantities, time, costs, resources, or materials needed for work activities.
Inspect subordinate work for compliance with contract plans and specifications, identify deficiencies, and explain and take needed corrective action.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules and perform other duties as required.