• Electrician Craft Trainee - THW

    TIC - The Industrial Company (Houston, TX)


    Requisition ID: 170533

    Position Summary

    The Electrician apprentice is learning all tasks and/or working under the direction of an experienced craft worker to 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

    Semi-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.

    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 knowledge skills and abilities for position

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

    • Field experience in chosen craft discipline

    • Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools and layout tools.

    Requirements

    + 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

    • Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required

    • Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing and Fit for Duty

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

     

    Company: TIC_Craft