Electrician Technician

Brown & Root•Winsten-Salem, NC

About The Position

The Electrician Technician plans, lays out, installs, and repairs wiring, conduit, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment. The role works from sketches, diagrams, or blueprints to install concealed wiring and electrical systems, and tests and observes equipment to verify compatibility, safety, and proper function. The position works under immediate supervision and relies on instructions and established guidelines, while requiring some independent judgment and decision-making. It typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The role also involves transporting and handling materials and equipment, maintaining tools, following safety and project rules, distinguishing colors, and using procedures such as lockout/tagout (LOTO). Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent.
Previous years of experience in the field or a related area may be required; no specific number of years is stated.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
Ability to distinguish colors.
Ability to rate information using personal judgment or measurable standards.
Ability to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Ability to perform a variety of duties that may change often.
Ability to perform arithmetic operations rapidly and accurately.
Ability to see details in objects or drawings as three-dimensional objects.
Ability to work at heights without fear.
Ability to perform the physical activities described: standing, walking, sitting, lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds, pushing and pulling at 70 ft-lb, frequent climbing and balancing, occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and constant reaching, handling, and fingering.

Responsibilities

Prepare sketches showing wiring and equipment locations, or follow diagrams and blueprints, ensuring concealed wiring is installed before walls, ceilings, and flooring are completed.
Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit using appropriate hand tools and conduit-bending equipment.
Pull wiring through conduit, with assistance from a helper.
Splice wires by stripping insulation and twisting or soldering wires together, then applying tape or terminal caps.
Connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment using hand tools.
Install and secure control and distribution apparatus, including switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels.
Connect power cables to equipment and install grounding leads.
Test circuit continuity and component compatibility and safety using instruments such as an ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope.
Observe installed equipment or systems to identify hazards and determine whether adjustments, relocation, or replacement are needed.
Disassemble and repair defective electrical equipment or systems.
Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
Maintain tools and equipment.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules and applicable procedures, such as LOTO.
Perform other duties as required.