Electrician Helper 2

TIC - The Industrial Company; Port Arthur, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company is seeking an entry-level helper to assist skilled craftspersons on a construction/industrial site in Texas. You will learn to interpret drawings, assist with installing conduits, wiring and equipment, and support testing and startup activities under supervision.

This role requires basic tools knowledge, safety awareness, and the ability to work in varied outdoor conditions. Overtime, weekends, and shift work may be required as part of the job at TIC sites across the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Field experience in chosen craft discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn to interpret drawings, sketches, software, plans and determine best work procedures and tools needed to troubleshoot and repair problems.
• Assist skilled craftsman in measuring, cutting, bending, threading, assembling and installing electrical conduit; weld supports; install cable and duct banks; make terminations.
• Assist with the installation of control and distribution apparatus and fasten in place.
• Assist with testing and startup of systems and continuity of circuits.
• Observe functioning of installed equipment to identify hazards and needed adjustments.
• May be required to pull wire through conduit and connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment.
• Work with high and low voltage systems.
• Assist with disassembly and repair of defective equipment or systems.

Skills

Safety awareness

Written & oral communication

Interpretation of drawings

Tools handling

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

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Assist skilled craftsperson(s) by performing supportive duties as directed and will work under immediate supervision. The level and degree of job responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step.

Experience Level

Entry

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Learn to Interpret drawings, sketches, software, plans and determines best work procedures, tools, equipment needed to troubleshoot and repair problems


• Assist skilled craftsman measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduit; weld supports; install cable and duct banks; make terminations


• Assist with the Installaltion of control and distribution apparatus’ and fastens in place


• Assist with the test and start up systems and continuity of circuit to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components


• Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement


• May be required to pull wire through conduit; connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment


• Work with high and low voltage systems


• Assist with the disassembly and repair of defective electrical equipment or systems


• Learn to operate electrical and mechanical hand tools, power, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical tools

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.


• Must possess knowledge skills and abilities for position


• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision


• Field experience in chosen craft discipline


• Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools and layout tools.

Requirements

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl


• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions


• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required


• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds


• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces


• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment


• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across


• Must have required tools


• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required


• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing


• Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.


• Few contractors can build what TIC builds, the way TIC builds it. We only hire the best - and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best


• Whether it's cement for our sidewalks and driveways; aluminum for our automobiles; wood pellets for our grills; paper plates for our picnics; food for our pets or the beverages we consume with our friends, our longstanding work in the industrial market touches the tiny details in our daily lives.