Journeyman Electrician-Austin Industrial

Austin Bridge & Road•Borger, TX

About The Position

The Journeyman Electrician assembles, installs, tests, and maintains electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures using hand and power tools. The role diagnoses malfunctioning systems, equipment, and components with testing equipment and hand tools to identify causes of breakdowns and make repairs. The position also plans electrical layouts and installations, ensures work conforms to applicable codes and safety requirements, and may direct and train workers. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

3–5 years of Journeyman-level experience.
No minimum education requirements.

Responsibilities

Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components.
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components for hazards, defects, adjustment or repair needs, and code compliance.
Advise management when continued equipment operation could be hazardous.
Test electrical systems and circuit continuity using 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 installing, maintaining, or repairing electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
Use sketches or blueprints to locate wiring and equipment 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 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.