Pinnington 4610 - Electrical Apprentice 3

Date: Dec 3, 2024

Location: Jacksboro, TX, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Company : Overland Contracting Inc

Req Id : 106069

Job Title : Pinnington 4610 - Electrical Apprentice 3

Location : PJJACKSBO

Business Unit Sector : OCI-BVOPS-CONSTRUCTION

Opportunity Type : Craft (non-union)

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Job Summary

Shadow one of our electricians and help them with their tasks. Learn to read blueprints, diagnose electrical problems, and repair electrical systems. Assist with installing new electrical systems. Assist journeyman in the planning, lay‐out, installation, testing and repair of wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, motors, equipment, and control systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist a journeyman electrician and follow instructions.

• Learn to use appropriate hand (i.e. drill, screwdriver) and power tools (i.e. pipe threader, conduit bender) to properly assist electrician in performing his/her duties, including, but not limited to, measuring, cutting, and bending wire and conduit; drill holes for wiring; pull wiring through opening; assist in lifting, positioning, and fastening objects, such as wiring, conduit, and motors.

• Perform minor repairs, such as replacing fuses, light sockets, bulbs, and switches.

• Maintain tools and equipment and keep supplies and parts in order; disassemble, repair and reassemble defective electrical equipment, such as motors.

• Load, transport, unload, and furnish electrician with materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.

• Clean work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary.

• Help install all other related items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications; perform other routine duties as directed by experienced craft worker.

• Participate in all safety related processes and programs as requested. Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries. Understand that no job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised. Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional. If needed, use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved.

• Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed.

• Participate in all pre-job work planning and safety discussions; Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate and/or mitigate hazards.

• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens).

• Understand, support, and follow lockout/tag out procedures. Attend site specific training and assure you follow all procedures as out lined in training.

• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment.

• Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.

• Listen to co-workers’ suggestions, safety concerns, and recommendations giving full attention to what they are saying and take the time to understand the points being made, asking questions and providing feedback when appropriate.

• Coordinate work with other crafts and co-workers on the job.

• Actively participate in on-the-job training and mentoring opportunities with co-workers in your craft when provided.

• Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards.

• Learn to read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two dimensional drawings in three dimensions.

• With regard to that portion of the work assigned, assist in the storage, planning and lay-out of materials in accordance with those plans and specifications. Assist journeymen in laying out work and learn to perform layout independently.

• Learn to observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement. Notify supervision of any hazards observed and utilize safety stop work authority as needed.

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Preferred Qualifications

• NCCER Construction Craft Laborer

• NCCER Core Curriculum or equivalent Craft Training Program

• NCCER Construction Craft Laborer

• NCCER Core Curriculum or equivalent Craft Training Program

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience working as an electrician and a basic knowledge of the electrical craft. Developing knowledge in the installation or maintenance of electrical wiring, conduit, systems, equipment, and fixtures; testing electrical systems with appropriate tools, should be familiar with the National Electrical Code (NEC). If applicable must have all necessary licenses for the jurisdiction in which the work is to be performed. Ability to understand and follow directions. In addition, must have all necessary tools (see Electrician helper tool list). Must be at least 18 years of age.

• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Typical construction site environment

• Requires working in cramped workspaces and getting into awkward positions.

• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.

• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions

• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.

• Work around hazardous equipment.

• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

Work Conditions

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas, see and hear naturally or with correction.

• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the jobduties.

• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.

• Requires repetitive movement.

• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.

• Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

Competencies

Salary Plan

ELC: Electrical

Job Grade

001

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