Journeyman Electrician-Austin Industrial

Austin External; Borger (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin External is seeking an experienced Electrician to assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical systems in accordance with local codes.

The role requires 3–5 years journeyman experience and the ability to read blueprints, diagnose issues with test equipment, and supervise installation work. License maintenance and safety compliance are essential, with duties ranging from on-site wiring to preparing material sketches and cost estimates.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of journeyman level experience.
• Ability to read sketches or blueprints and plan layouts.
• Maintain current electrician license or identification card to meet state regulations.
• Ability to diagnose malfunctions using test equipment and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Inspect systems and components to identify hazards and ensure code compliance.
• Test electrical systems and continuity with testing devices to ensure safety.
• Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring and fixtures.
• Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine wiring locations and conformance to codes.
• Repair or replace wiring and fixtures using hand and power tools.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to access wiring and fixtures.
• Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.
• Aid during emergencies by operating floodlights and generators.

Skills

Journeyman experience

Blueprint reading

On-site installation

Electrical testing

Tools

Ohmmeters

Voltmeters

Oscilloscopes

Power tools

Job description

Electrician

Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools. Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem. This is accomplished by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Maintain current electrician’s license or identification card to meet state regulations.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
• Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including oscilloscopes, ammeters, and test lamps.
• Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.
• Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Place conduit (pipes or tubing) inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
• Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications.
• Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.
• Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit and moving and lifting heavy objects.
• Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.
• Aid during emergencies by operating floodlights and generators, placing flares, and driving needed vehicles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Education

— no minimum education requirements.

Experience

— 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience.

Austin (“The Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.