Apprentice Electrician

Winn-Marion Companies; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Perks at Work discounts

401(k) + matching

Profit sharing

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Winn-Marion Companies in Casper, WY is seeking an Electrical Apprentice to support Journeymen and Master Electricians while pursuing licensure. The role involves assembling, installing, testing and inspecting electrical equipment, identifying safety risks, and working with cable trays and heat trace.

The ideal candidate can read blueprints, understands electrical theory, and has hands-on experience with conduit, cable, and equipment terminations.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• 6000 logged hours as Electrical Apprentice required.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics to determine scope, quantities and sizes of materials.
• Heat trace experience is required.
• Basic electrical theory knowledge such as Ohm's law.
• Install/modify cable tray and conduit using hand and power tools.
• Bend and cut conduit with various tools including power and hydraulic equipment.
• Proficient in cable pulling methods to run cable through pathways.
• Terminate high and low voltage equipment and cable/wiring.
• Have mechanical and electrical knowledge of industry components.
• Color identification of different cable types, gauges and colors is essential.
• Oil field drill site knowledge and electrical requirements preferred.
• Experience in industrial facilities, power plants or manufacturing operations preferred.
• Process automation controls experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install conduit, cable tray and heat trace with limited supervision.
• Use ohm meters, multimeters and terminating devices.
• Identify safety risks and apply precautions to eliminate them.
• Install, modify and fabricate cable tray per specifications.
• Terminate wires to electrical equipment such as breakers and control panels.
• Proficiently troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Inspect equipment for hazards and ensure proper operation.
• Set up and maintain temporary power systems.
• Install and maintain grounding systems for equipment and structures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of lock out tag out systems.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Cable tray installation

Heat trace experience

Electrical theory (Ohm's law)

Color vision

Cable pulling

Terminate high/low voltage

Lockout/tagout knowledge

Industrial facilities experience

Oil field site knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

6000 logged apprentice hours

Tools

Ohm meters

Multi-meters

Conduit bending tools

Cable terminating devices

Job description

Apprentice Electrician (Casper, WY)

Industrial and Commercial Electrical Work around the Douglas, WY area

Pay: $25-$34 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. 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.
• First year Electrical Apprentice experience required and must be able to provide documented hours (6000 logged and signed hours).
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics to determine the scope of work locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
• Experience with running and troubleshooting heat trace is required.
• Basic electrical theory knowledge required such as ohms law is required.
• Ability to install and modify cable tray and conduit using hand tools and power tools.
• Must be able to bend and cut conduit using hand saws, hand tube bending equipment as well as power and hydraulic cutting and tube bending devices.
• Must be proficient in cable pulling methods used to run cable through specified pathways.
• Able to terminate both High and low voltage equipment and cable/wiring.
• Possesses mechanical and electrical knowledge of components related to the electrical industry.
• 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.
• Experience with process automation controls and equipment like those utilized by the company currently preferred.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Installation of conduit cable tray and heat trace with limited supervision.
• Use tools such as but not limited to ohm meters, multi-meters, and terminating devices.
• Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
• Install, modify, and fabricate cable tray as necessary according specifications.
• Terminate wires and cable to electrical equipment such as but not limited to breakers, control panels and distribution systems.
• Proficient troubleshooting knowledge required.
• 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.

Other Job Functions

• Responsible for assisting in callout on emergency outages or problems.
• Must be able and willing to train lower level employees.
• Must be able to drive a company vehicle (includes, trailer and heavy loads).
• 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.