Electrical Apprentice

Wood; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is seeking an Electrical Apprentice in Freeport, TX to assist with installing power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment in accordance with electrical codes and blueprints.

You will install ground leads, connect power cables, diagnose malfunctions, and repair faulty components using hand tools and test equipment as part of a collaborative team. Authorization to work in the US without sponsorship is required.

Responsibilities

• Install power supply wiring and conduit for machines and equipment following electrical code and blueprints using hand tools and voltage tester
• Install ground leads and connect power cables and wires to machines and equipment following manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints using hand tools and test equipment
• Diagnose malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and fixtures using test equipment
• Repair or replace faulty electric components, wiring, equipment, and fixtures using hand tools and power tools
• Test malfunctioning or broken equipment using test equipment and discuss malfunction with other workers to diagnose malfunction
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures using hand tools and power tools
• Place conduit, pipes or tubing inside designated partitions or walls and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
• Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment such as motors

Job description

Wood is currently recruiting for an Electrical Apprentice in Freeport, Tx, Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required.

Responsibilities

• Install power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment following electrical code and blueprints, using hand tools and voltage tester
• Install ground leads and connect power cables and wires to machines and equipment, following manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, using hand tools and test equipment
• Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus, such as transformers, motors, and fixtures using test equipment
• Repair or replace faulty electric components, wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools
• Test malfunctioning or broken equipment using test equipment and discuss malfunction with other workers to diagnose malfunction
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools
• Place conduit, pipes or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, structures or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
• Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.