Electrician - (Freeport, TX)- Austin Industrial

Austin Careers•Freeport, TX

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring an Electrician to assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures. The role diagnoses malfunctioning systems and components using testing equipment and hand tools, identifies the cause of breakdowns, and makes necessary corrections. The position performs electrical work in industrial and construction environments while meeting applicable codes, safety, quality, productivity, customer, and site requirements. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any U.S. employer; Austin Industries cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Requirements

2–4 years of journeyman-level experience.
TDLR certification or license.
NCCER certification.
TWIC Card.
Valid driver's license.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds when required, and to work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to perform job responsibilities safely.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Ability to perform job duties with a consistent commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components.
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components for hazards, defects, needed adjustments or repairs, and code compliance; advise management when continued operation could be hazardous.
Test electrical systems and circuit continuity using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes.
Maintain a current electrician's license or identification card as required by state regulations.
Plan electrical wiring, equipment, and fixture layouts and installations according to job specifications and local codes.
Direct and train workers in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
Use sketches or blueprints to determine wiring and equipment locations 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 tools and power tools.
Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
Place conduit in designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas and pull insulated wires or cables through it to complete circuits between boxes.
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.