Traveling Licensed Electrician

Tepa•San Antonio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Journeyman III Electrician who is responsible for installing and repairing complex electrical control, wiring, and lighting systems working from a technical blueprint.

Requirements

State-issued electrician’s license is required
6 years verified trade experience
3 years verified Industrial/Fuels experience
Must have an 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 drug test and 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 electrician helper
Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads, using 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
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 ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope
Observes 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