Electrician

SUMMARY

Plan, layout, install, and repair wiring, conduit, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment.

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 fasten in place with crews or bolts using hand or power tools.
• Connects power cables to equipment and installs grounding leads.
• Test continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer and oscilloscope.
• Observes the 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.
• 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work in exposure to region weather (Heat/Cold/Rain).
• Work at heights without fear- possibly 150 ft or more
• Climb and Utilize ladders up to 20 ft in height
• Pick up and carry work materials- (possibly up to 50 lbs).
• Ability to use P.P.E. (personal protective equipment)
• Ability to hear and respond to audible emergency alarms and warnings

Requirements

• TDLR
• 5+ years’ experience
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to pass a DISA Background Check
• Ability to pass DISA Drug Screen
• US Citizen or Legal Work Authorization