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Black & Veatch

3681 - Electrician - Helper 2

Black & Veatch, Port Arthur, Texas, United States, 77640

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Electrician - Helper 2

Assist journeyman in the planning, layout, 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. Learn to use appropriate hand and power tools (such as drill, screwdriver, 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; and 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; 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; report all accidents and near misses; participate in all pre-job work planning and safety discussions; identify safety hazards; understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices; understand, support, and follow lockout/tag out procedures; attend site specific training; follow established safety rules and regulations; maintain a safe and clean work environment; use effective verbal and written communication skills; add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly; listen to co-workers suggestions; safety concerns; and recommendations; give full attention to what they are saying and take the time to understand the points being made, asking questions and providing feedback; coordinate work with other crafts and co-workers on the job; actively participate in on-the-job training and mentoring opportunities; produce quality work; meet 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 journeyman in planning, layout, diagram, install, and/or repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment in accordance with those plans and specifications 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; examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures; take corrective actions as needed; report any issues to your supervision; if certified to operate equipment ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated, maintained, in good working order, and Daily Equipment Inspections are completed; comply with Company Code of Conduct and jobsite policies. Physical Demands: 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 job duties; 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. Work Environment: Typical construction site environment; requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions; requires working in very hot or very cold temperatures and exposure to inclement weather; requires working in extremely bright or inadequate 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.