Assistant Industrial Electrician

About the role

An Industrial Electrician's Assistant supports and assists journeyman electricians in installing, maintaining, and repairing high-voltage electrical equipment and control systems within CalPortland facilities. The role functions as an apprentice, performing lower-skill tasks while learning the industrial electrical trade, with a focus on machinery, automation infrastructure, and safety protocols in a heavily regulated industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Install lighting, electrical outlets, and circuit breakers under supervision
• Thread conduit ends and connect couplings and conduit fittings using wrench under supervision
• Pull wires through conduit leading to connection boxes, switch panels, and other terminals under supervision
• Use tools such as conduit benders, screwdrivers, pliers, knives, hacksaws, wire strippers, power tools, and metering devices
• Replace faulty circuit breakers, fuses, switches, electrical and electronic components, or wire under supervision, as necessary
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical equipment and power distribution throughout CalPortland’s facilities
• Assist in establishing procedures to locate and correct electrical problems and determine component replacements
• Assist with and/or perform high and low voltage splices, terminations and stress cones
• Assist with installing and maintaining high, medium and low voltage power controls on various equipment
• Perform necessary maintenance to equipment and machinery to repair or replace defective parts under supervision
• Troubleshoot electrical problems in power circuits 120 - 12,470 volts and in control circuits of various voltages; repair transformers and circuit breakers under supervision
• Perform a variety of electrical tests to determine exact cause of issues
• Perform adjustments and calibration procedures on various forms of process equipment under supervision, as necessary
• Perform preventative maintenance as instructed on all equipment/machinery under supervision, as necessary
• Collaborate with other departments to provide electrical support and ensure day-to-day maintenance issues are resolved; maintain an electronic log of shift highlights
• Perform work area inspections and maintain clean work space

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Electrical Certification/Diploma (preferred)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Basic understanding of hand and power tools (including wire strippers, drills, conduit benders)
• Ability to learn or basic familiarity with reading simple electrical diagrams or schematics
• Capability to climb ladders, work at heights, lift heavy loads (frequent 75 lbs., occasional 100 lbs.), and maneuver in tight, loud environments
• Ability to perform motions including climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, lifting, stretching, pushing, pulling, vibration, twisting, kneeling, standing, walking, sitting, and reaching
• Ability to work in wet and/or dry conditions with extreme hot or cold temperatures
• Strict adherence to OSHA / MSHA safety rules and CalPortland’s Injury and Illness Plan
• Work environment includes moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and moderate to loud noises, requiring consistent use of appropriate PPE
• Capability to learn trade with NEC and NFC minimum standards
• Current and valid AZ License with good driving record
• Ability to work overtime, night, and weekend work as needed, including responding to emergency calls
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel to other locations to provide support, when necessary
• Ability to read and comprehend electrical blueprints and schematics
• Provide basic tools for routine maintenance, installation and repair work (preferred)

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check
• Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing