Electrical Technician

Job Overview

Successful candidate will perform a wide variety of electrical tasks including building control and motor control panels, mounting panels to skids, running conduit and wire to panels and instrumentation on skids and termination testing. Must be skilled in the use of hand and power tools and familiar with 480v, 120v and 24v power and control systems. Typically 2 years and above documented field experience in electrical discipline with ability to read and interpret instructions and document, plan and perform work activities independently. Other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment or follows diagrams or blueprints ensuring that wiring is installed before completion of closed areas.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduit using such tools as a hacksaw, pipe threader, rules and conduit benders.
• Pulls wiring through conduit, assisted by helper.
• Splices wires following company and customer requirements.
• Connect wiring to equipment using hand tools.
• Install control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays and circuit- breaker panels, and fasten in place with crews or bolts using hand or power tools.
• Connect power cables to equipment and installs grounding leads.
• Test continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer and oscilloscope.
• Observe functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Disassemble and repair defective electrical equipment or systems.
• Load, transport and unload material, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Maintain tools and equipment.
• Be able to distinguish colors.
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• Apply basic mathematics to solve problems.
• Responsi...