Industrial Electrician Helper

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting with electrical installations and repairs under supervision. The helper will be responsible for preparing sketches, measuring, cutting, and installing conduit, pulling wiring, splicing wires, connecting wiring to fixtures and equipment, and testing circuits. The position requires the ability to follow instructions, work with precision, and perform various duties that may change frequently. Safety compliance and maintaining tools and equipment are also key aspects of the role.

Requirements

Preferred minimum of 6 months documented field experience in chosen craft discipline.
Must have ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation.
May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
Works under immediate supervision.
Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.
Rate information using personal judgment or standards that can be measured or checked.
Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Perform a variety of duties which may change often.
Perform arithmetical operations rapidly and accurately.
See detail in objects or drawings as 3-dimensional objects.
Work at heights without fear.

Nice To Haves

0 months -- 42 months experience in chosen craft discipline.

Responsibilities

Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment or follows diagrams or blueprints insuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring.
Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit using such tools as a hacksaw, pipe threader, rules and conduit benders.
Pulls wiring through conduit, assisted by helper.
Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads with knife or pliers, twisting or soldering wires together and applying tape or terminal caps.
Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment using hand tools.
Installs control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays and circuit-breaker panels, and fastens in place with crews or bolts using hand or power tools.
Connects power cables to equipment and installs grounding leads.
Tests continuity of circuit to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer and oscilloscope.
Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
Disassembles and repairs defective electrical equipment or systems.
Load, transport and unload material, tools, equipment and supplies.
Maintains tools and equipment.
Be able to distinguish colors.
Knowledge of certain procedures such as LOTO, etc.
Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
Performs other duties as required.