Industrial Electrician

General Duties And Responsibilities

• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps.
• Repair and install electrical devices such as receptacles, light fixtures, light switches, lighting ballast, motors, etc.
• Affords assistance in keeping building common and electrical spaces in a neat, orderly and safe condition.
• Accomplishes work in accordance with blueprints and specifications, and national and local codes.
• Updates as-built drawings as necessary, according to department policies.
• Attends Tool Box safety meetings and demonstrates safety competency in addition to any other recommended topics such as harassment prevention, ethics, etc.
• Obtains an OSHA 10 General Industry Safety and Health standards certification.
• Extended hours or weekend overtime may be available.

Education And Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Previous electrical experience is required.
• An ISA Instrumentation Certification is required.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly walks.
• Uses fingers and hands to handle or feel.
• Reaches with hands and arms.
• Climbs or balances.
• Stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls.
• Talks or hears.
• Tastes or smells.
• Regularly lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.
• Moves/lifts heavy objects.
• Works at heights.
• Proficient in the use of common hand and power tools.

Work Environment

• Regularly works outdoors.
• Exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Moves mechanical and electrical parts.
• High, precarious places.
• Dust, fumes or airborne particles.
• Toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Outside weather conditions.
• Risk of electrical shock and vibration.