Apprentice Electrician

Winn-Marion Companies; Arnegard (ND); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical & dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Winn-Marion Companies is seeking an Electrical Apprentice in Arnegard, ND to support Journeymen and Master Electricians while progressing toward licensure. Expect to assemble, install, test and inspect electrical equipment, identify safety risks, and work with hand and power tools.

Color vision is essential to differentiate cables and wires, with opportunities to travel to various sites. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, some electrical experience, and a willingness to

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent required.
• Some experience in the electrical industry preferred.
• Identify safety hazards and know how to avoid them.
• Experience with running and troubleshooting heat trace is a plus.
• Experience with general hand tools and power tools.
• Basic electrical theory knowledge; Ohm's law is a plus.
• Must perform physically demanding labor.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install electrical equipment under supervision of a journeyman electrician.
• Terminate wires and cable to electrical equipment under supervision.
• Test electrical components for continuity and proper voltage readings.
• Inspect equipment to identify hazards and ensure operational condition.
• Set up and maintain temporary power systems.
• Install and maintain grounding systems for equipment and structures.
• Be able to work with lock out tag out systems.
• Be available for callouts during outages or problems.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Color vision

Electrical theory

Ohm's law

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Heavy-lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Heat trace experience

Conduit basics

Job description

Apprentice Electrician (Arnegard, ND)

Pay: $24 - $40 per hour DOE

Expiration Date of Job Posting: Continuous

Position Summary

The Electrical Apprentice supports the Journeyman and/or Master Electricians while working towards licensure as an electrician. This involves performing the work as necessary including assembling, installing, testing and inspecting electrical equipment. This position involves identifying safety risks and using the right precautions to eliminate the risks. The right candidate should be comfortable and knowledgeable with hand tools needed for tasks such as installing and modifying cable trays installing and modifying conduit and pulling wire. It is important that this person has color vision, as it is imperative to identify different types, gauges, and color of cables and wires.

Job Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent from an accredited institution required.
• Some experience in the electrical industry is preferred.
• Must be able to identify basic safety hazards and know how to avoid them.
• Experience with running and troubleshooting heat trace is a plus.
• Experience with general hand tools and power tools.
• Basic electrical theory knowledge required such as ohms law is a plus.
• Must be able to perform extremely physical labor such as digging lifting and pulling for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to drive a company vehicle (includes, trailer and heavy loads).
• Must be able to follow instruction closely and follow leadership well.
• Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge of components.
• Be able to identify different types, gauges, and color of cables and wires.
• Knowledge of oil field drill sites and the necessary electrical requirements common to such locations preferred.
• Experience working in pure industrial facilities, power plants, manufacturing operations, or similar sites preferred.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Work well with team and individual task.
• Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
• Must be able to maintain a clean work environment.
• Assemble and install electrical equipment under supervision of a journeyman electrician.
• Terminate wires and cable to electrical equipment such as but not limited to breakers, control panels and distribution systems under supervision of a journeyman electrician.
• Test electrical components for continuity and proper voltage readings according to specifications.
• Inspect electrical equipment and components to identify hazards and to ensure the equipment is in good operational condition.
• Setup and maintain temporary power systems.
• Install and maintain grounding systems for all equipment and structures.
• Able to illustrate knowledge and experience of working with a lock out tag out system.
• Must be available for assistance in callout on emergency outages or problems.

Other Job Functions

• Keep accurate records of all hours logged, inventory parts used, and services performed.
• Provide excellent service to customers.
• Daily completion of CSR.
• Maintain professional behavior and proper communication with internal and external contacts, including company employees, customers, and outside vendors.
• Effectively manage time, follow directions and complete work within specified time.
• Successfully complete requested training classes and maintain all necessary safety certificates.
• Maintain a sound understanding of all industry safety norms and regulations.
• Properly utilize and care for and secure all company tools, supplies, and vehicles.
• Efficiently follow orders from Management.
• Checks and responds to all company communications on all scheduled workdays, including voice mail, emails, and text messages. Makes sure that old voice mails are cleared regularly so that the mailbox does not get full.
• Complies with all applicable Company safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Conditions

• Must be willing to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Must be willing to follow instruction from supervisor.
• Able to make it to work on time and work the designated schedule and any overtime as needed with limited notification.
• Responsible for obtaining E-Certs or proper licensing.
• Ability to travel to other work sites and remote locations as necessary. May require occasional travel by air or vehicle to out of state locations when requested by Company.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and record allowing for insurance coverage.
• Must be able to push, pull, or lift up to 60 lbs.

Winn-Marion offers eligible employees a generous benefits package, including the following:

• Paid Time Off (vacation days, rest days, sick days, holidays, birthday, and a floating holiday all amounting to a minimum of 27 days annually)
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• FSA and HSA Options
• Discounts offered via Perks at Work
• 401(k) + matching
• Profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of positions and whether the position is full-time, part-time, or temporary. Any offer of employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment requirements, including drug screen and criminal background check.

Equal Opportunity

Winn-Marion does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.