Electrician Apprentice (Construction) - Anchorage Fab Shop, AK

Job Purpose:

Install new electrical systems, equipment, wiring and controls in an existing brown field petrochemical environment. This position is located at the Worley Anchorage Fab Shop.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists Electrical Journeyman in setup and performance of job tasks.
• Assist Journeyman with maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation and construction of industrial electrical equipment and systems found in an industrial environment through the proper use of standard wire, conduit, cable tray, fittings and hardware commonly found in industrial plants.
• Assist Journeyman while learning to bend, cut, thread, and install conduit.
• Assist in pulling MC-HL cable and installation.
• Help Journeyman install and terminate wiring.
• Learn applicable NEC codes that pertain to all installations performed.
• Responsible for use and care for the tools and equipment commonly employed in industrial construction such as hydraulic/electric benders, knockout punch sets, cable puller, meggers, hi-pot equipment, volt meters, multi-testers and amp-meters and other electrical parts.
• Assist other crafts with general labor work.
• Participate in daily and weekly Toolbox meeting.
• Must be able to follow all company, client, safety, and regulatory requirements, including, but not limited to, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines as they relate to this position and the work duties being performed.
• Have adequate written and oral communications applicable to standards set by organization.
• Complete all ABC apprentice testing requirements.
• Safely climb ladders of various heights.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possesses current knowledge of Apprentice Electrician, have physical fitness card and an understanding of organizational practices.
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits including the operation and function of typical electrical devices and machinery such as solenoids, relays, motors, transformers, switches, motor control centers, generators, batteries, and lighting systems.
• Possess an excellent knowledge of the National Electric Code.
• Adequate written and oral communications applicable to standards set by organization.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Proficient in NFPA70E.

This job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of the job incumbents.

Physical Demand/Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with other employees. The employee must be able to lift and move up to forty (40) pounds, stand for long periods of time, extended periods of kneeling and or bending, ascending or descending ladders or stairs, and repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. 

Employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places, extreme cold or heat and high noise levels. Employee will work in an environment where there is risk that they will be exposed to toxic, caustic and/or hazardous chemicals, fumes or airborne particles. Workers are required to wear personal protective equipment while on the job. The work generally requires routine walking, sitting, standing, squatting, climbing, stooping, bending, twisting, reaching and carrying items. An individual will be required to work the majority of hours in an industrial environment and will need to be able to quickly respond to a change in work demands.