Evergreen - Journeyman Electrician - Various Projects

Yates Construction; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Journeyman Electrician to join their team. This role involves planning, installing, and repairing electrical systems across various projects. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in heavy industrial settings, along with a commitment to safety and quality. The company values teamwork and continuous improvement, ensuring that every project meets the highest standards. Join a reputable firm that prioritizes employee growth and offers a supportive work environment where your expertise will make a significant impact on diverse projects.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of heavy industrial electrical experience required.
• NCCER certification is mandatory for this role.

Responsibilities

• Plan, install, and repair electrical systems and fixtures.
• Train and direct electrical helpers in tasks.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Wiring installation

Conduit bending

Cable splicing

Safety compliance

Education

NCCER Electrical journeyman certification

Electrical experience (4+ years)

Tools

VOM

Megger

Amp Meter

Hacksaw

Pipe threader

Conduit bender

Job description

Evergreen - Journeyman Electrician - Various Projects

The Journeyman Electrician will plan, layout, install, and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, terminations, and control equipment. Direct and train electrical helpers to support the task listed above.

Overview of Primary Duties:

• Plan, layout, install, and repair wiring, conduit, electrical fixtures, apparatus, terminations and control equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical problems
• Measure, cut bend, thread assemble, and install electrical conduit using such tools as a hacksaw, pipe threader, and conduit bender
• Measures, cuts, splices, and installs cable trays and wire trays
• Splices wire by stripping insulation from terminal leads with an electrical knife or pliers, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps
• Connect wires to power equipment such as electrical motors, switch gears, and transformers
• Test continuity of circuits using equipment such as VOM, Megger, Amp Meter, etc.
• Disassembles and repairs defective electrical equipment or systems
• Connects power cables to equipment, electrical motors, switch gears, transformers, air switches and installs grounding leads
• Installs control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels, and fastens in place with crews or bolts using hand or power tools
• Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles
• Follow Yates Code of Conduct
• Safety Responsibilities and Expectations
  • Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work by the established Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices
  • Report all incidents, near hits, and hazards to management.
  • Required to wear and maintain personal PPE.
  • Advise fellow employees of hazardous situations.
  • Participate in workplace inspections.
  • Comply with statutory requirements, including duty of care.
  • Participate in required and assigned training.
  • Provide suggestions to improve Safety.
  • Present a mature approach to working safely.
  • Attend prestart and Safety meetings and contribute.
• Other related duties as needed and assigned by Field Supervision.
• This is not an all-inclusive list of tasks an employee may be asked to do. Employees are expected to complete any tasks they are assigned.

Qualifications:

Level III:

• Four (4) + years of heavy industrial-related electrical experience
• NCCER Electrical journeyman certification

Level II:

• Four (4) + years of heavy industrial-related electrical experience
• NCCER “Performance” Electrical journeyman verification
• Other verified experiences or certifications with electrical experience

Level I:

• Four (4) + years of heavy industrial-related electrical experience

Requirements:

• Ability to read and interpret instructions and document, plan, and perform work activities independently
• The degree of job responsibilities and requirements may vary depending on months of experience
• Personal hand tools required for craft as established on the Yates Industrial Minimum Tool List
• Successful completion of required Safety training to include, but not limited to, Confined Space, LOTO, and Working at Heights

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions:

This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This is not an all-inclusive list of functions that an employee may be asked to do. Employees are expected to complete any tasks they are assigned.

Physical requirements for this role may include but are not limited to:

• All weather conditions at varying temperatures
• Work at varying elevations
• Will work in windy and dusty environments
• Moderate to high noise levels
• The project site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment, and tools
• Ability to hear bells, whistles, and alarms
• Required to wear safety-approved body harnesses when working at 4’ or above
• Required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, and lifting
• Ability to talk and hear to communicate
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move heavy objects up to 25 lbs.
• Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception, and peripheral vision

About Yates Construction

Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned. It provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the nation's top commercial and industrial construction companies. We are financially sound, with a significant bonding capacity and vast personnel and equipment resources.

Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors, including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client's business needs and continually look for opportunities to add value to them and their projects.

Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each client achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.

Yates Construction is a military-friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics, in addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries
• Construction