Construction Electrician Job Description

Construction Electrician Job Description

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Construction electrician provides inspection, coordination and overview of electrical construction activities associated with substations, transmission systems and electrical wiring.

Construction Electrician Duties & Responsibilities

To write an effective construction electrician job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included construction electrician job description templates that you can modify and use.

Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Maintain and/or construct all structures and substation equipment as directed
Install and/or maintain substation equipment with the aid of electrical prints and manufacturer's instruction books
During installation, periodic maintenance, or call-outs, trouble shoot and correct malfunctions of all substation equipment
Instruct subordinate personnel in the prescribed company procedures and operations of all equipment
Determine procedures and work schedules for the installation
Switch and take clearances of all electrical equipment necessary to complete the assigned tasks
Work with engineering on equipment & facility upgrade
Will handle electrical responsibilities related to installation and repair of cathodic protection systems within a plant environment, as well traveling to field customer sites
Assist in assembling machines within a shop enviornment, connection of all wiring
Build electrical panels, run conduit, wiring and install systems

Construction Electrician Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Education for Construction Electrician

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the construction electrician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Collage Degree in Education, Department of Education, Management, Construction, Electrician, Technical, Electronics, Industrial, Electronic Technology, Project Management

Skills for Construction Electrician

Desired skills for construction electrician include:

Job site safety ability to complete a company specific safety orientation
Current National Electrical Code
Electrical construction in industrial and office settings
Have the ability to read
Motors and electrical services
Plant equipment
Transformers
Wiring diagrams and engineering drawings
Write and understand written specifications and procedures
Abilities for all 7 Seabee rates

Desired experience for construction electrician includes:

Must be able to operate weight-restricted equipment in accordance with the equipment ratings
Must live within the State of Mississippi
Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification credential, also knows as a TWIC card
Ability to obtain and maintain D.O.T
Gas Station Construction Experience Preferred
Arc Flash Awareness

Construction Electrician Examples

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Construction Electrician Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of construction electrician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for construction electrician
  • Conducts site visits to understand the constructability of projects
  • Understands plans and specifications to identify the types and grades of materials and equipment needed to ensure compliance with project requirements
  • Reviews project schedules
  • Reviews technical proposals, including the design and the scope of work, management plans, work sequence, safety, quality control and commissioning
  • Develops and presents clear and detailed project scopes to the client
  • Maintaining current Nebraska State electrician Journeyman or higher rated license or identification card to meet governmental regulations
  • Provides scope assessments, cost estimates, schedule development, and disruption/outage planning for projects
  • Repairs existing components
  • Ensures electrical projects meet established timelines by managing own time and the times of others team members / apprentice
  • Able to interpret and troubleshoot from schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, shop directives, diagrams, meters, gauges, testing equipment relative to electrical components and equipment
Qualifications for construction electrician
  • Applicants outside of the Pensacola, FL area will telecommute and must meet the requirements of GDIT's telecommuting policy
  • Graduation from high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years Experience in a field related to the job
  • Thirty semester hours of college credit in power technology, electronics, communications technology, industrial technology or related field may substitute for one year of the general required experience with a maximum substitution of one year
  • Electric journeyman preferred
  • Graduation from high school or equivalent, plus six (6) years of relevant work experience, two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience working in electrical construction maintenance
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Construction Electrician Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of construction electrician. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for construction electrician
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required for preparing, analyzing, monitoring, reporting and presenting and additional computer skills within Windows 2007 operating system environment
  • Must be able to obtain a commercial driver’s license with a hazardous material and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment
  • Must have a minimum of 1+ years of Electrician helper or have attended a training program
  • Ability to interpret electrical prints and schematics
  • Ability to install electrical equipment and circuit modification
  • Ability to produce parts lists and work plans based off drawings or field walks and routing
Qualifications for construction electrician
  • Must be willing to work any shift, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed
  • Must be able to install all types of conduit
  • Must be able to comply with NEC requirements for conduit installations
  • Must be able to size electrical installations to correct ampacity and conduit wire fill using NEC
  • Bachelor's degree in construction related field and 3 to 5 years electrical project management experience
  • Licensed Colorado Master Electrician for a minimum of 5 years and 1 to 3 years electrical project management experience
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Construction Electrician Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a construction electrician. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for construction electrician
  • Ability to produce as-built drawing for work performed
  • Proficient in sizing conductors, conduits and using NEC Code Book
  • Experienced in handling low voltage circuits and equipment up to 480 VAC
  • Knowledge in installation and troubleshooting of PLCs, motor controls, drives, and electronic components a plus
  • Ability to install electrical equipment, raceways, and circuits
  • Strong knowledge in installing and troubleshooting of PLCs, motor controls, drives, and electronic components
Qualifications for construction electrician
  • Ability to complete job scopes outside of normal core competencies as required
  • Strong working knowledge of job site safety with the ability to thoroughly evaluate job hazards and complete pre-work task planning with an emphasis on identifying electrical hazards and proper safety procedures
  • Ability to work in high elevation up to 80 ft
  • Must have strong interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact with all levels of management
  • Must have a minimum of 5+ years of Electrician journeyman level or higher experience in industrial or commercial settings
  • Ability and desire to pursue getting a C-2 Nevada Contractor’s License within 3 months of employment a plus
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Construction Electrician Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a construction electrician. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for construction electrician
  • Successful candidate will be required to work at heights from lift equipment, scaffolding, &/or roofs
  • Possess a Journeyman’s License OR minimum of three (3) years work experience in a military, government, private, or public work environment
  • Journeyman's certificate
  • Must have an active, fully adjudicated TS security clearance
  • Must be able to travel for durations of up to 3 months away from residence
  • Must have ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance
Qualifications for construction electrician
  • Ability to produce as-built drawings for work performed
  • Must be able to modify, repair and install electrical equipment
  • Experience operating forklift and forklift handling equipment preferred
  • Must be able to travel to provide equipment technical support, as needed
  • High school education, with 3 to 5 years experience in related field or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Future certification for PIV’s, respirators and aerial lifts will be required
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Construction Electrician Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of construction electrician. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for construction electrician
  • Experience with contract documents (contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendum, specifications, and change orders)
  • Must possess an ambitious attitude with a desire to advance
  • Successful at thinking quickly, independently, using critical thinking and able to rely on personal judgment and experience to make decisions and accomplish tasks
  • Completion of an Approved Apprenticeship program, Journeyman’s license with documented training in Electrical Theory or a Masters Electrical License
  • Experience in the Electrical Construction trade as an Electrical Foreman, Inspector, supervisor or other active position
  • Designs and ensures that the required minimum laboratory exercises are conducted each semester
Qualifications for construction electrician
  • Demonstrates understanding and enthusiastic agreement with the vision and mission
  • Pass a background check, including drug test
  • Works well with others in order to reach common goals
  • Proficiency using various software applications (CADD, Scheduling, MS Office
  • Suite, and Estimation Software)
  • Knowledge of design techniques and tools involved in the production of electrical plans, blueprints, and drawings

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