Industrial Electrician Journeyman

Brown & Root; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services is hiring an electrical worker to plan, lay out, install, and repair wiring, conduit, fixtures, and control equipment. Responsibilities include following blueprints, installing conduits, splicing wires, and testing circuits for safety in a field setting.

The role requires reading diagrams, performing precise measurements, working at heights, and adhering to safety procedures. Equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with prior field experience.
• Knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
• Follows instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform functions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, layout, install, and repair wiring and electrical fixtures per diagrams.
• Install conduit and splice wires using hand tools and insulation techniques.
• Pull wiring through conduit and connect to lighting and power equipment.
• Install control and distribution equipment and test circuits for safety.

Skills

Color vision

LOTO knowledge

Safety procedures

Precision work

Mathematical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY
Plan, layout, install, and repair wiring, conduit, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment or follows diagrams or blueprints insuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring.
• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit using such tools as a hacksaw, pipe threader, rules and conduit benders.
• Pulls wiring through conduit, assisted by helper.
• Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads with knife or pliers, twisting or soldering wires together and applying tape or terminal caps.
• Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment using hand tools.
• 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.
• Connects power cables to equipment and installs grounding leads.
• Test continuity of circuit to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer and oscilloscope.
• Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Disassembles and repairs defective electrical equipment or systems.
• Load, transport and unload material, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Maintains tools and equipment.
• Be able to distinguish colors.
• Knowledge of certain procedures such as LOTO, etc.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Rate information using personal judgment or standards that can be measured or checked.
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Perform a variety of duties which may change often.
• Perform arithmetical operations rapidly and accurately.
• See detail in objects or drawings as 3-dimensionsl objects.
• Work at heights without fear.

QUALIFICATIONS
May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Strength:
   a. Standing 65% Walking 15% Sitting 20%
   b. Lifting 30 lb.
   Carrying 30 lb.
   Pushing 70 ft-lb.
   Pulling 70 ft-lb.
2. Climbing F
   Balancing F
3. Stooping O
   Kneeling O
   Crouching O
   Crawling O
   Reaching C
   Handling C
   Fingering C

BENEFITS: Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.