Construction Electrician

Job Summary:
The job of a construction electrician is to design, plan, install, and maintain electrical systems. These electrical systems provide power, lighting, heating, and communication to residential and commercial buildings. As a construction electrician, your duties include wiring, maintaining, and repairing the electrical systems for new construction projects.
 
Job Responsibilities:

• Repair and replace wiring.
• Read blueprints and schematics.
• Document repairs and modifications
• Manage and mentor apprentice electricians.
• Work with architects, contractors, and clients.
• Diagnose and address functionality and safety issues.
• Design and install indoor and outdoor electrical control, wiring and lighting systems.
• Inspect and test electrical systems, including fuses, transformers and circuit breakers.
• Stay apprised of revisions to the National Electric Code (NEC) and other relevant legislation, building and safety regulations.

• Read blueprints or technical diagrams.
• Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems.
• Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers.
• Identify electrical problems using a variety of testing devices.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
• Connect wires to lights and circuit breakers.
• Test and diagnose issues with electrical systems.
• Fix any issues that come up or contact the proper third-party vendors for replacement parts.
• Install new circuit breakers, alarms, and other electrical products.

• Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completed Electrician apprenticeship program.
• Several years of electrician experience
• Strong medical and blueprint reading
• Journeyman preferred but not mandatory.
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to interpret electrical prints and schematics.
• Must be able to install all types of conduits.
• Must be willing to work weekends and overtime as needed.
• Strong knowledge of job site safety with the ability to thoroughly evaluate job hazards and complete pre-work task planning with emphasis on identifying electrical hazards and proper safety procedures.
• Must NOT be afraid of heights.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Must be able to operate lift equipment, scaffolding and/or roofs.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work indoors or outdoors.

• Standing for long periods of time and kneeling
• Exposure at times to dirt, dust, debris or fumes
• Maybe exposed to hot or cold temperatures and inclement weather.
• Possible exposure to loud noise
• Maybe required to work at great heights.
• Maybe required to work in cramped spaces.