Licensed Electrician Journeyman

Kiewit; San Ygnacio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a skilled Journeyman Electrician for on-site work in Texas. Plan, lay out, install, test and repair electrical systems in industrial construction environments, adhering to plans, codes and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has a valid electrician journeyman license, strong wiring and troubleshooting skills, and the ability to read drawings and work with high/low voltage systems on site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong electrical knowledge and ability to read plans.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Interprets drawings, sketches, plans to determine best work procedures and tools.
• Installs and tests wiring, fixtures, and control systems per codes.
• Inspects work for safety and conformance with plans.
• Operates and maintains electrical equipment and hand/power tools.
• Works with high and low voltage systems on construction sites.
• Passes pre-access drug and alcohol testing.
• Keeps work area clean and compliant with safety regulations.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Read drawings & plans

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Electrical hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

Requisition ID: 186591

Position Summary

Plan, lay-out, install, test and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, motors, equipment and control systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.

Experience Level

Skilled

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

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


• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit; weld supports; install cable and duct banks; make terminations


• Installs control and distribution apparatus’ and fastens in place


• 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


• Disassembles and repairs defective electrical equipment or systems


• Operate electrical and mechanical hand tools, power, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical tools


• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.


• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

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 strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.


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


• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

Requirements

• Valid electrician journeyman level license


• 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 construction/industrial site


• Must have required tools


• May require U.S. driver license


• 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.