Apprentice Electrician

Tailwind Applied Sciences; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Tailwind Applied Sciences seeks an Apprentice Electrician to assist licensed electricians in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems in a mission-critical data center. You will gain hands-on training while supporting high-availability power infrastructure, including distribution, backups, and cooling equipment.

This entry-level role requires reliability, good manual dexterity, and a strong safety mindset.

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 awareness and compliance.

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 generator
• Maintain tools, equipment, and clean work area
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) and safety procedures at all time
• Read and interpret basic blueprints and electrical drawing
• Perform material handling and inventory task
• Assist with testing and troubleshooting of electrical component
• Document work performed as directed
• Prioritize facility security

Skills

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Reliable transportation

Punctual attendance

Safety awareness

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 directe
• dPrioritize facility securit

yRequired 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

tyPreferred 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

entsPhysical 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

uiredWork Envir

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