4608 - Electrical Apprentice 1
About the role
At Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life's critical resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is more important than the health, happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help you give us your best, and together we can build a world of difference.
Responsibilities
- Shadow a journeyman electrician and assist with tasks.
- Learn to read blueprints, diagnose electrical problems, and repair electrical systems.
- Assist with installing new electrical systems.
- Assist journeyman in planning, layout, installation, testing and repair of wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, motors, equipment, and control systems per plans, specifications, codes and standards.
- Use appropriate hand and power tools (drill, screwdriver, pipe threader, conduit bender) to measure, cut, bend wire and conduit; drill holes; pull wiring; lift, position, fasten objects.
- Perform minor repairs such as replacing fuses, light sockets, bulbs, and switches.
- Maintain tools and equipment; keep supplies and parts in order; disassemble, repair and reassemble defective electrical equipment.
- Load, transport, unload, and furnish electrician with materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
- Clean work area and restock supplies as necessary.
- Help install related items per plans and specifications; perform other routine duties as directed.
- Participate in safety processes and programs; engage with team to achieve zero injuries.
- Watch for hazards, report concerns, use stop work authority if needed.
- Report accidents and near misses; participate in investigations.
- Participate in pre‑job safety planning; identify hazards and take corrective action.
- Understand and respond to safety hazards and warning devices (back‑up alarms, smoke smell, colored tags, sirens).
- Understand, support, and follow lockout/tag out procedures.
- Attend site‑specific training and follow procedures.
- Follow safety rules; maintain a safe and clean work environment.
- Use effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Perform arithmetic with whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
- Listen to co‑workers’ suggestions and safety concerns; ask questions and give feedback.
- Coordinate work with other crafts and co‑workers.
- Actively participate in on‑the‑job training and mentoring.
- Produce quality work meeting plans, specifications and industry standards.
- Learn to read and understand plans and specifications; visualize 2‑D drawings in 3‑D.
- Assist in storage, planning and layout of materials per plans.
- Learn to perform layout independently.
- Observe functioning of installed equipment to determine hazards and need for adjustments.
- Notify supervision of observed hazards and utilize stop work authority as needed.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications: 0