Electrician - Kingsport, TN

Turner Industries•Kingsport, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce. Turner Industries Group, LLC has an opening for an Electrician to join our team in Kingsport, TN. The Electrician position plans layout, installs and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures and control equipment. Non-exempt role; Reports to the Foreman; Assigned duties according to specific procedures / work is checked frequently.

Requirements

High school or equivalent
Must have mechanical knowledge
One (1) to four (4) years of experience in specified skill (depending on mechanic level)
Knowledge of electrician's tools and how to use them
Working on or above 600V or 69kV industrial high voltage distribution systems requires qualification
Must be NCCER certified
Written pre-employment qualification test
Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation
Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.)
Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.)
Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Responsibilities

Plans new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials
Provides access for future maintenance and avoids unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring
Prepares sketches showing the location of wiring and equipment or follows diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring
Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit
Pulls wiring through conduit
Splices wires
Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment
Installs control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels
Connects power cables to equipment, such as electric range or motor, and installs grounding leads
Tests 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 repair faulty equipment or systems
Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.