Journeyman Electrician

Cascadeprocon; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time

Overtime after 8 hours/day and 40 hours/week

Job summary

A leading electrical services provider in Odessa, Texas is seeking skilled electricians to install, repair, and maintain electrical wiring, systems, and fixtures. Candidates should possess extensive knowledge of electrical systems and hold a valid driver's license. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with electrical codes and training helpers. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Competitive compensation is offered, including paid travel time and overtime.

Qualifications

• Ability to discern color-coded wiring.
• Physical capability for standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs, and commissions electrical wiring and systems.
• Tests and inspects electrical systems for compliance.
• Trains and assigns helpers on daily work tasks.
• Installs circuit breakers and other electrical hardware and connects wiring to them.
• Connects electrical systems to power sources to provide electricity for the process/equipment.
• Tests electrical systems to ensure proper installation and operation.
• Inspects electrical systems to determine whether repairs are needed.
• Replaces conduit and wiring as needed.
• Replaces circuit breakers as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Work on voltages from 0-750V.
• Show up on time prepared for work.
• Fill out and/or assist with job site hazard assessments.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed in a timely fashion.
• Train and assign helpers on daily work tasks.

Skills

Ability to read blueprints

Extensive knowledge of electrical systems and wiring

Ability to use hand tools and power tools

Proficient in the use of test meters and diagnostic equipment

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Computer knowledge for online work orders

Hold a valid driver’s license

Communication skills via email, text, or phone

Ability to adapt to changes

Ability to work independently or in a team

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of a formal apprenticeship or journeyman license

Job description

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Installs, repairs, and commissions electrical wiring, systems, and fixtures.
• Installs cable tray, conduits, and pipes for electrical wires and cables.
• Ensures systems complies with electrical codes.
• Installs circuit breakers and other electrical hardware and connects wiring to them.
• Connects electrical systems to power sources to provide electricity for the process/equipment.
• Tests electrical systems to ensure proper installation and operation.
• Inspects electrical systems to determine whether repairs are needed.
• Replaces conduit and wiring as needed.
• Replaces circuit breakers as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Work on voltages from 0-750V.
• Show up on time prepared for work.
• Fill out and/or assist with job site hazard assessments.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed in a timely fashion.
• Train and assign helpers on daily work tasks.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read blueprints.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical systems and wiring.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Proficient in the use of test meters and other diagnostic equipment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Computer knowledge for use of on-line work orders and time sheets.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to understand and communicate in a proper manner on email, text, or phone.
• Relay information and questions through the proper hierarchy chain.
• Ability to adapt to last minute changes and redirect course of project completion accordingly.
• Ability to work independently, or as part of a team.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ongoing education, completion of a formal apprenticeship, or valid journeyman electrician’s license.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring.
• Prolonged periods standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders or scaffolding.
• Must be physically capable of all mentioned duties.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Work minimum 8 hours a day.
• Work in all weather conditions.

Compensation:

• Paid travel time.
• Overtime effective after 8 hours/day and 40 hours/week.