Electrician Journeyman

Craft Recruiting•Abilene, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Plan, lay-out, install, test and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, motors, equipment and control systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards. This role requires a strong working knowledge and proficiency in the safe and efficient use of various tools and equipment. The position involves working in a construction/industrial setting, potentially at heights and in challenging environments.

Requirements

Experience as an Electrician Journeyman in a Power Plant / Industrial setting.
Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools.
The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions.
May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces.
Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment.
May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site.
Must have required tools.
Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required.
Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit for duty medical and background check.

Responsibilities

Interprets drawings, sketches, software, plans and determines best work procedures, tools, equipment needed to troubleshoot and repair problems.
Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit; weld supports; install cable and duct banks; make terminations.
Installs control and distribution apparatus’ and fastens in place.
Tests and starts up systems and continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components.
Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
May be required to pull wire through conduit; connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment.
Works with high and low voltage systems.
Disassembles and repairs defective electrical equipment or systems.
Operates electrical and mechanical hand tools, power, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical tools.
Estimates sizes, distances, and quantities; or determines time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Inspects subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, points out deficiencies and explains and takes any corrective action needed.