Assistant Industrial Electrician

CalPortland; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement program

Employee assistance program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

CalPortland in Buckeye, AZ is seeking an Industrial Electrician's Assistant to support journeyman electricians in installing, maintaining and repairing high-voltage equipment and control systems. You will perform supervised, lower-skill tasks while learning the industrial electrical trade in a regulated environment.

The role emphasizes learning complex machinery, automation infrastructure, and safety protocols, with emphasis on OSHA/MSHA rules and apprenticeship development, including possible

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Electrical certification or diploma preferred.
• Basic understanding of hand and power tools and ability to read simple diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Install lighting, outlets and circuit breakers under supervision.
• Thread conduit ends and connect fittings under supervision.
• Pull wires through conduit to boxes and panels under supervision.
• Use conduit benders, screwdrivers, pliers, knives, hacksaws, strippers and power tools.
• Replace faulty components and troubleshoot electrical equipment under supervision.

Skills

Hand tools proficiency

Power tool usage

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma / GED

Electrical Certification/Diploma (preferred)

Tools

Conduit benders

Screwdrivers

Pliers

Knives

Hacksaws

Wire strippers

Power tools

Metering devices

Job description

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An Industrial Electrician's Assistant is responsible for supporting and assisting journeyman electricians in installing, maintaining,and repairing high-voltage electrical equipment and control systems within CalPortland facilities. Acting as an apprentice, theassistant handles lower-skill tasks while learning the industrial electrical trade. This position focuses on learning complexmachinery, automation infrastructure, and safety protocols within a heavily regulated industrial environment.

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Responsibilities

• Install lighting, electrical outlets, and circuit breakers under supervision
• Thread conduit ends and connect couplings and conduit fittings using wrench under supervision
• Pull wires through conduit leading to connection boxes, switch panels, and other terminals under supervision
• Use tools such as conduit benders, screwdrivers, pliers, knives, hacksaws, wire strippers, power tools, and metering devices
• Replace faulty circuit breakers, fuses, switches, electrical and electronic components, or wire under supervision, as necessary
• Maintains and troubleshoots electrical equipment and power distribution throughout CalPortland’s facilities
• Assists in establishing the appropriate procedure to locate and correct electrical problems, and determining electrical component replacements
• Assists with and/or performs high and low voltage splices, terminations and stress cones
• Assists with installing and maintaining high, medium and low voltage power controls on various equipment
• Performs necessary maintenance to the equipment and machinery to repair or replace the defective parts under supervision
• Troubleshoot electrical problems in power circuits 120 - 12,470 volts, in addition to control circuits of various voltages and repair transformers and circuit breakers under supervision
• May perform a variety of electrical tests to determine exact cause of issue
• Performs adjustments and calibration procedures on various forms of process equipment under supervision, as necessary
• Perform preventative maintenance as instructed on all equipment/machinery under supervision, as necessary
• Collaborates with other departments, providing necessary electrical support to ensure day-to-day maintenance issues are resolved; maintains an electronic log of any highlights occurring during shift coverage
• Performs work area inspections and maintains cleanly work space
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

High school diploma/GED

Electrical Certification/Diploma (preferred)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Basic understanding of hand and power tools (including but not limited to: wire strippers, drills, conduit benders)
• Ability to learn or basic familiarity with reading simple electrical diagrams or schematics.
• Capability to climb ladders, work at heights, lift heavy loads (frequent 75 lbs., occasional 100 lbs.), and maneuver in tight, loud environments.
• Job requires the following motions:climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, lifting, stretching, pushing, pulling, vibration, twisting, kneeling, standing, walking, sitting, and reaching
• Ability to work in wet and/or dry conditions with extreme hot or cold temperatures.
• Strict adherence to OSHA / MSHA safety rules, along with CalPortland’s Injury and Illness Plan.
• Work environment includes moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and moderate to loud noises, requiring the consistent use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Capability to learn the trade with NEC and NFC minimum standards
• Current and valid AZ License with good driving record
• Ability to work overtime, night, and weekend work as needed, including responding to emergency calls
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel to other locations to provide support, when necessary
• Able to read and comprehend electrical blueprints and schematics
• Provide basic tools for routine maintenance, installation and repair work (preferred)

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.