Journeyman Electrician - Farmington, NM

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

The general role of a Journeyman Electrician is to work in conjunction with Electricians and Electrical Foreman to install, maintain, and repair various electrical components within customer locations. This position will lead and mentor entry level electricians such as Electrical Apprentices.

This individual will work with both low and high voltage electrical applications, and work in a wide array of industries including Construction, Manufacturing, Power Plants, Commercial, Aggregate, Oil and Gas, Coal, Wind Energy, etc. This position must be flexible and willing to travel with overnight stays and work extended hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in industrial facilities
• Install basic and more complex electrical components such as motor control centers, transformers, instrumentation, switch gears, PLC controls, etc.
• Run a variety of styles and sizes of conduit and cable trays to electrical devices
• Pull wire to termination boxes, panels, and other controllers
• Load and unload tools, materials, equipment, etc.
• Read and follow electrical code, manuals, wiring and circuitry diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and
  other electrical specifications
• Trouble-shoot, diagnose, and repair electrical issues, systems, and components independently with
  minimal direction and supervision
• Drive ground rods and install grounding grids
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, and electrical equipment pertinent to the electrical trade
• Assess jobs as needed to determine material, tool, and equipment needs
• Communicate and coordinate with customers to ensure successful job completion
• Lead smaller jobs as required
• Assist with paperwork and documentation for accurate record keeping
• Lead and mentor entry level electricians such as Electrical Apprentices

Working Conditions

• Sit, talk, hear, read, and write
• Walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Kneel, stoop, bend, squat, and climb a ladder
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Work at heights up to 60ft for extended periods of time
  
• Work in confined spaces
• Work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather
• Perform duties on-site and underground at industrial locations

Qualifications

• 3 + years of electrical experience or equivalent/relevant education preferred
• Experience in industrial electrical preferred
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Possess a Journeyman License (NM preferred) and required to obtain NM Journeyman License within 6 months from hire
• Possess basic knowledge of NEC (National Electrical Code), electrical theory, and AC and DC circuits
• Ability to utilize tools and diagnostic devices relevant to the electrical trade
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, circuitry, and schematics
• Must be dependable; trustworthy; and possess a positive and productive attitude
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work well with others and act in a respectful manner towards co-workers and customers
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately
• Ability to take accurate measurements
• Possess an aptitude for leadership and customer service