Journeyman Electrician

Summary/Objective

Experienced Electrician to undertake a variety of tasks relating to setting up and maintaining electrical infrastructure. Your job will involve installing electrical wiring in buildings and poles, troubleshooting malfunctions and blackouts and repairing appliances.
Due to the high amount of risk pertaining to this job, electricians must be first and foremost responsible individuals with great attention to safety precautions. The ideal candidate must also be experienced in different kinds of electrical devices and systems.
The goal will be to produce and maintain well-functioning electrical connections to minimize the probability of accidents and maximize usability of electricity in all facilities.

Essential Functions

Executing plans of electrical wiring for well-functioning lighting, intercom and other electrical systems
Installing electrical apparatus, fixtures and equipment for alarm and other systems
Installing safety and distribution components
Execute plans of electrical wiring for well-functioning lighting, intercom and other electrical systems
Install electrical apparatus, fixtures and equipment for alarm and other systems
Install safety and distribution components (e.g. switches, resistors, circuit-breaker panels etc.)
Connect wiring in electrical circuits and networks ensuring compatibility of components
Prepare and assemble conduits and connect wiring through them
Prevent breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and insulated cables, cleaning circuits etc.
Perform effective troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or substitute damaged units
Proven experience as an electrician
Experience in industrial and/or commercial electrical systems
Demonstrable ability to use electrical and hand tools (e.g. wire strippers, voltmeter etc.) and electrical drawings and blueprints
Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulations and guidelines
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability
Excellent physical condition and flexibility to work long shifts and overnight
Diploma in relevant vocational training or successfully completed apprenticeship as an electrician
Valid license to practice profession

Knowledge

Working knowledge of the Safety Plan and Safety Procedures.
Proven track record for accomplishing construction work activities.
Working knowledge of construction phases.
Work task recognition and applying good judgment.
Advanced knowledge of general construction, especially electrical/mechanical systems.
Abilities:
Ability to delegate work tasks to appropriate members of the workforce.
Ability to effectively utilize all construction tools, including technology in construction.
Ability to identify and mitigate personality conflicts on the worksite.
Ability to communicate to a diversified workforce.
Ability to listen to feedback given by managers on timelines and deliverables.
Ability to adjust to unforeseen variables.
Ability to recognize jobsite hazards and mitigate these hazards


Skills

Industrial/Commercial Electrical SystemsAbility to use electrical and hand toolsAbility to use electrical drawings and blueprintsThorough knowledge of safety procedures
Thorough knowledge of legal regulationsThorough knowledge of guidelinesComplex Problem SolvingCritical Thinking
Excellent physical conditionFlexibility to work long shiftsFlexibility to work overnightCommunication proficiency
Multi-TaskingAttention to detailDefining problemsSelf-motivated
Active ListeningAbility to work under pressureTraining