Electrician Technician

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Winston-Salem, NC

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About The Position

The Electrician Technician plans, lays out, installs, and repairs wiring, conduit, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment. The role includes interpreting sketches, diagrams, or blueprints; installing concealed wiring and conduit; connecting wiring and equipment; testing electrical circuits and systems; identifying hazards or adjustment needs; and repairing defective electrical equipment or systems. The technician also handles materials and tools, maintains equipment, follows safety and project rules, and performs other duties as required. Work is performed under immediate supervision, with some independent judgment and decision-making.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience in the field or a related area.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
Ability to distinguish colors.
Knowledge of procedures such as LOTO.
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 perceive details in objects or drawings as three-dimensional objects.
Ability to work at heights without fear.
Physical requirements include standing 65% of the time, walking 15%, and sitting 20%; lifting and carrying 30 pounds; and pushing and pulling 70 ft-lb.
Climbing and balancing are frequently required; stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling are occasionally required; reaching, handling, and fingering are constant.

Responsibilities

Prepare sketches showing the location of wiring and equipment, or follow diagrams and blueprints to ensure concealed wiring is installed before walls, ceilings, and flooring are completed.
Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit using appropriate tools.
Pull wiring through conduit, assisted by a helper.
Splice wires by stripping insulation, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps.
Connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment using hand tools.
Install and fasten 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 testing instruments.
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 all safety and project rules.
Perform other duties as required.