Traveling Electrician Journeyman III

Tepa Companies•San Antonio, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Journeyman III Electrician is responsible for installing and repairing complex electrical control, wiring, and lighting systems working from a technical blueprint. This role involves planning new or modified installations to minimize waste, ensure access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly or hazardous wiring, all in compliance with specifications and local electrical codes. The electrician will prepare sketches, measure, cut, bend, and install electrical conduit, pull wiring, splice wires, connect wiring to fixtures and equipment, and test the continuity of circuits. They will also observe installed equipment for hazards and perform repairs as needed. Additionally, the role includes cutting and welding steel structural members.

Requirements

6 years of verified trade experience
3 years of verified Industrial/Fuels experience
State-issued electrician’s license is required
Must have advanced working knowledge of various test equipment
Must have an advanced knowledge of electrical systems, power generation, blueprints, and maintenance and repair
Must be able to communicate clearly with Superintendents, Operators, Laborers, and all other personnel on site
Must be able to understand, read, and write in English
Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and written instructions
Must have a working knowledge of the National Electric Code, and applicable Unified Facilities Guide Specifications and Unified Facilities Criteria
Must be able to troubleshoot and have a strong attention to detail
Must be able to pass a background check required to access US military installations
Must have a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Plans new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.
Prepares sketches showing 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, using tools, such as hacksaw, pipe threader, and conduit bender.
Pulls wiring through conduit, assisted by an electrician helper.
Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads, using knives or pliers, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps.
Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment, using hand tools.
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, using testing instruments, such as an ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope.
Observe the functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
Repairs faulty equipment or systems.
Cuts and welds steel structural members, using flame-cutting and welding equipment.