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Electrician Journey at Bechtel in Brownsville, TX
ExperiencedOn-siteFull-timeBrownsville, TX
Skills
blueprint readingelectrical conduit installationwire splicingsolderinghand toolspower toolscircuit breaker panelsswitchesrelayssafety awarenessattention to detailphysical staminadexterity
Job Description
- Reads and understands blueprints.
- Assists in modifying or planning new installations to minimize waste of materials and provide access for future maintenance.
- Prepares sketches showing the location of wiring and equipment or follows diagrams or blueprints ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before the completion of future ceilings, and floorings.
- Works around hazardous wiring.
- Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit using rulers, hand tools, power tools.
- Splices wires using hand tools, soldering equipment, tape or terminal gaps.
- Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment using hand tools.
- Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels.
- Unwinds and pulls cable.
- Connects power cable to equipment using hand tools.
- Tests the installed equipment for safety and electrical compatibility.
- Disassembles defective electrical equipment.
- May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing of materials and work pieces during installation.
- Cleans and performs minor maintenance activities on tools and equipment.
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
- Must be able to safely traverse uneven terrain with tools and building materials.
- Must be able to climb vertical ladders and work above ground as necessary.
- Performs a variety of tasks involving safe dexterous use of hand tools.
- Safely operates power tools and equipment.
- Typically requires a minimum of 48 months of industrial construction experience.