Job Description

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Company: Overland Contracting Inc

Req Id: 112873

Job Title: 3680 - Electrician - Helper 1

Location: PXMONTICE

Business Unit Sector: OCI-BVOPS-CONSTRUCT EXCL CEFS

Opportunity Type: Craft (non-union)

Relocation eligible: No

Full time/Part time: Full-Time

Project Only Hire: No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Job Summary

Assist journeyman in the planning, lay?out, installation, testing and repair of wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, motors, equipment and control systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn to use appropriate hand (i.e. drill, screwdriver) and power tools (i.e. pipe threader, conduit bender) to properly assist electrician in performing duties, including measuring, cutting, bending wire and conduit, drilling holes, pulling wiring, and assisting in lifting, positioning, and fastening objects such as wiring, conduit, and motors.
• Perform minor repairs, such as replacing fuses, light sockets, bulbs, and switches.
• Maintain tools and equipment and keep supplies and parts in order; disassemble, repair and reassemble defective electrical equipment such as motors.
• Load, transport, unload, and furnish electrician with materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Clean work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary.
• Help install all other related items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications; perform other routine duties as directed by experienced craft worker.
• Participate in all safety related processes and programs as requested; engage with work team to ensure zero injuries; watch for hazards and report concerns to supervisor or safety professional.
• Use stop?work authority when necessary; report all accidents and near misses to supervisor and participate in investigation process.
• Participate in pre?job work planning and safety discussions; identify hazardous conditions and take corrective action to eliminate or mitigate hazards.
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices.
• Support and follow lockout/tag?out procedures; attend site?specific training and follow all procedures as outlined in training.
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate work with other crafts and co?workers.
• Produce quality work meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards.
• Read and understand plans and specifications, including one?line diagrams, cable and conduit schedules, ladder diagrams, P & ID's, and loop diagrams.
• Visualize drawings in three dimensions; assist journeyman in planning, lay?out, diagram, install and/or repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment.
• Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Notify supervision of any hazards and utilize safety stop?work authority as needed; examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems and cost?saving measures.
• Ensure construction equipment is correctly operated, maintained and in good working order; complete daily equipment inspections.
• Comply with company code of conduct and jobsite policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• NCCER Construction Craft Laborer NCCER Core Curriculum or equivalent Craft Training Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working as an electrician or similar craft as a helper or laborer, and a basic knowledge of the electrical craft.
• Developing knowledge in the installation or maintenance of electrical wiring, conduit, systems, equipment and fixtures; testing electrical systems with appropriate tools; familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• If applicable, must have all necessary licenses for the jurisdiction in which the work is performed.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Must have all necessary tools (see Electrician helper tool list).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre?employment onboarding requirements (criminal/civil background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search) compliant with applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

• NCCER Construction Craft Laborer NCCER Core Curriculum or equivalent Craft Training Program.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas; see and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
• Require repetitive movement.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Work up to a 12?hour shift performing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

Work Environment

• Typical construction site environment.
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
• Requires working in very hot (above 90F) or very cold (below 32F) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• This position is considered a safety?sensitive position.

Salary Plan: ELC: Electrical

Job Grade: 100

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with life insurance and a robust wellness program. To support a healthy work?life balance, we offer paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met. A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including, but not limited to, a company matched 401k plan, vendor discounts, AD&D insurance, pre?taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, identity theft and credit monitoring services, and the B&V Credit Union. By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

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