Industrial Electrician ( Maintenance - No Per Diem)

Brown & Root•Enoree, SC

About The Position

The Industrial Electrician plans, lays out, installs, and repairs wiring, conduit, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment. The role involves working from sketches, diagrams, or blueprints; installing concealed wiring and electrical conduit; pulling and splicing wires; connecting lighting fixtures and power equipment; installing control and distribution apparatus; and grounding electrical systems. The electrician tests circuits and equipment for compatibility and safety, observes equipment operation to identify hazards or needed adjustments, and disassembles and repairs defective equipment or systems. The position also involves loading, transporting, and unloading materials, tools, equipment, and supplies, as well as maintaining tools and equipment. The employee must distinguish colors, follow procedures such as lockout/tagout (LOTO), and observe applicable safety and project rules. The role works under immediate supervision, follows instructions and established guidelines, and may use some independent judgment in carrying out job functions. It typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent.
May require previous experience in the field or a related area.
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.

Responsibilities

Plan, lay out, install, and repair wiring, conduit, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment.
Prepare sketches of wiring and equipment locations or follow diagrams and blueprints, ensuring concealed wiring is installed before walls, ceilings, or flooring are completed.
Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit.
Pull wiring through conduit, with assistance from 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 control and distribution apparatus, including switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels, and fasten them in place.
Connect power cables to equipment and install grounding leads.
Test circuit continuity and electrical 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.