Apprentice Electrician

Position Summary

The Electrical Apprentice supports Journeyman and/or Master Electricians while working toward licensure. Duties include assembling, installing, testing, and inspecting electrical equipment, identifying safety risks, and using appropriate precautions. The role requires comfort with hand tools for installing and modifying cable trays and the ability to distinguish cable colors, gauges, and types.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent from an accredited institution required.
• First‑year Electrical Apprentice experience required; must provide documented hours (2,000 logged and signed hours).
• Basic ability to read blueprints and schematics to determine scope of work, quantities, and material sizes.
• Experience with running and troubleshooting heat trace is a plus.
• Basic electrical theory knowledge required (e.g., Ohm’s law).
• Ability to install and modify cable tray and conduit using hand and power tools.
• General ability to bend and cut conduit with hand saws, hand tube‑bending equipment, and power/hydraulic cutting and bending devices.
• Experience with cable‑pulling methods for running cable through specified pathways.
• Able to terminate both high‑ and low‑voltage equipment and cable/wiring.
• Mechanical and electrical knowledge of components related to the electrical industry.
• Ability to identify different types, gauges, and colors of cables and wires.
• Knowledge of oil‑field drill sites and associated electrical requirements preferred.
• Experience in pure industrial facilities, power plants, manufacturing operations, or similar sites preferred.
• Experience with process automation controls and equipment as utilized by the company preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install conduit, cable tray, and heat trace with limited supervision.
• Use specialized electrical tools such as ohm meters, multimeters, and terminating devices.
• Identify safety risks and implement required precautions.
• Install, modify, and fabricate cable tray according to specifications.
• Terminate wires and cable to equipment (breakers, control panels, distribution systems).
• Test electrical components for continuity and proper voltage readings per specifications.
• Inspect electrical equipment and components to identify hazards and ensure operational condition.
• Set up and maintain temporary power systems.
• Install and maintain grounding systems for all equipment and structures.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience with lockout/tagout procedures.
• Assist in callouts for emergency outages or problems.
• Train lower‑level employees as needed.
• Drive a company vehicle (including trailer and heavy loads).
• Keep accurate records of hours logged, inventory parts used, and services performed.
• Provide excellent customer service and complete daily CSR.
• Maintain professional behavior and proper communication with internal and external contacts.
• Effectively manage time, follow directions, and complete work within specified timeframes.
• Complete required training classes and maintain all necessary safety certificates.
• Maintain a sound understanding of industry safety norms and regulations.
• Properly utilize, care for, and secure all company tools, supplies, and vehicles.
• Efficiently follow orders from management.
• Check and respond to all company communications on scheduled workdays (voicemail, email, text) and keep mailbox clear.
• Comply with all applicable company safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Conditions

• Willingness to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Follow instructions from supervisor.
• Ability to arrive on time and work the designated schedule, including overtime as needed with limited notice.
• Responsibility for obtaining E‑Certs or proper licensing.
• Ability to travel to other work sites and remote locations; occasional out‑of‑state travel by air or vehicle may be required.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and record suitable for insurance coverage.
• Must be able to push, pull, or lift up to 60 lb.

Pay

$26‑$39 per hour DOE

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (vacation, rest, sick days, holidays, birthday, and a floating holiday – minimum 27 days annually)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• FSA and HSA options
• Discounts offered via Perks at Work
• 401(k) with matching profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligibility for benefits depends on employment type (full‑time, part‑time, or temporary)