Apprentice Electrician

Tailwind Applied Sciences; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tailwind Applied Sciences is seeking an Apprentice Electrician to assist licensed electricians in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems within a mission-critical data center environment. This role provides hands-on training while supporting high-availability power infrastructure, including distribution systems, backup generation, and critical cooling equipment.

This apprenticeship emphasizes learning on the job with emphasis on safety and reliability in fast-paced facilities,

Qualifications

• Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.
• Reliable transportation and punctual attendance.
• Safety-conscious and able to follow safety procedures.
• Read and interpret basic blueprints and electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assist journeyman with installation of electrical system.
• Install and secure conduit (EMT, PVC, RMC) and cable tray system.
• Pull wire and assist with terminations under supervision.
• Support installation of switchgear, transformers, PDUs, UPS systems, and generators.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and clean work area.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) and safety procedures at all times.
• Read and interpret basic blueprints and electrical drawings.
• Document work performed and materials used.
• Assist with testing and troubleshooting of electrical components.

Skills

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Attention to detail

Instruction following

Punctuality

Blueprint reading

Education

OSHA 10 certification

Job description

The Apprentice Electrician assists licensed electricians in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems within a mission-critical data center environment. This position provides hands-on training while supporting high-availability power infrastructure, including distribution systems, backup generation, and critical cooling equipment.

Key Responsibilitie

• sAssist journeyman with installation of electrical system
• sInstall and secure conduit (EMT, PVC, RMC) and cable tray system
• sPull wire and assist with terminations under supervisio
• nSupport installation of switchgear, transformers, PDUs, UPS systems, and generator
• sMaintain tools, equipment, and clean work area
• sFollow lockout/tagout (LOTO) and safety procedures at all time
• sRead and interpret basic blueprints and electrical drawing
• sPerform material handling and inventory task
• sAssist with testing and troubleshooting of electrical component
• sDocument work performed as direkte
• dPrioritize facility securit

y

Required Qualificatio

• nsAbility to use basic hand and power too
• lsStrong attention to deta
• ilAbility to follow instructions and work under supervisi
• onReliable transportation and punctual attendan
• ceSafe

ty

Preferred Qualificat

• ionsExperience in commercial or industrial construc
• tionExposure to 3-phase power sys
• temsOSHA 10 certifica
• tionExperience working in data centers or other mission-critical environm

ents

Physical Require

• mentsAbility to lift 50+ p
• oundsAbility to work at heights and in confined s
• pacesProlonged standing, kneeling, and be
• ndingAbility to work flexible shifts if req

uired

Work Envir

• onmentHigh-security, mission-critical data center fa
• cilityStrict safety and operational compliance sta
• ndardsFast-paced construction or maintenance s