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Temp Fire Protection Service Tech - Projects (Journeymen Electrician)

Vallen, Nederland, TX, United States


Join the Vallen team as a Temp Service Tech – Projects (Journeymen Electrician) I this role you will lay‑out, install, test and repair wiring, alarm devices/instruments apparatus, equipment and control systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Interprets drawings, sketches, software, plans and determines best work procedures, tools, equipment needed to troubleshoot and repair problems

Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit; weld supports; install cable and duct banks; make terminations

Installs control and distribution apparatus’ and fastens in place

Test and start up systems and continuity of circuit to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components

Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement

May be required to pull wire through conduit; connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment

Work with high and low voltage systems

Disassembles and repairs defective electrical equipment or systems

Operate electrical and mechanical hand tools, power, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical tools

Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity

Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed

Qualifications

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area

Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position

Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision

Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

Job Requirements
The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The person must also be able to work in a construction environment exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions, work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required, use ladders, mechanical platforms, manlifts, or scaffold to access required equipment/work areas, climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds, move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces, complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Must have required tools and a valid U.S. Driver License (if required)

Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required

Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, and fit for duty medical

Work Environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

May be required to complete continuing education courses as required to keep all certifications and licenses current; if applicable, may be required to pass all test requirements for approval to work off‑shore

May have travel requirements with limited advance notice

Occasionally requires long and varied hours

Ability to work in extreme hot or cold environment; indoors and/or outdoors

Ability to work in dusty conditions

May work in hazardous environments and be required to follow safety precautions and use or wear appropriate safety equipment

Physical Demands

Regularly required to talk and hear, sit, stand, walk; walk at a regular pace for up to 15 continuous minutes; stand for 8‑10 hours; bend, climb, and stoop as needed for access or repair

May be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds

Must be able to climb stairwells up to 15 feet and ladders up to 24 feet high; specific vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focus

Equal Opportunity Employer
Ethnically and culturally diverse/females/veterans/disabled/sexual orientation/gender identity

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