Talent.com
Electrician

Electrician

Technical Professionals GroupKearny, AZ, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

To maintain a safe workplace by supporting and enforcing company's safety rules, safe work practices, inspect, clean, repair, install wiring and maintain electrical equipment, service lines, substations, and other electrical equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Uses blueprints and wiring diagrams in installing and maintaining electrical equipment.
  • Dismantles, cleans, replaces worn or broken parts, rebuilds and tests electronic controls, motors, generators, transmission lines, control panels, rectifiers, etc., using hand, power and test tools.
  • Inspects and adjusts electrical equipment on a pre-arranged schedule to assure proper operating condition.
  • Test, splice and vulcanize cables, using vulcanizer, blowtorch and fire pot.
  • Diagnoses cause of faulty operation and makes necessary repairs to keep equipment downtime to a minimum.
  • Performs work on power lines and poles as required.
  • Installs conduit, fittings, switches, controls and fixtures for new installations or replacements.
  • Performs simple rigging as required.
  • Writes daily report in logbook of works performed and condition of equipment.
  • Keeps equipment and working area in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Obeys all safety rules performing all work in a safe and workman like manner.
  • The above statement reflects the general details necessary to describe the principal function of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED : Pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, hacksaws, voltmeter, hammers, line splicing tools, belt, hooks, ampere meters, circuit testers, hand line and blocks, and other related tools and equipment including mobile.

MATERIALS USED : Cable, electric wire, conduit, insulators, substation equipment, electric motors, equipment repair parts, and other related materials.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Applicant must have good communications skills (oral and written).
  • Must be able to manage time effectively and set priorities.
  • Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • The worker is required to wear a Respirator.
  • Ability to attend work regularly and work rotating shifts and rotating days off.
  • The physical requirements of the position are considered Heavy Work : Exerting up to 80 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Ability to perceive the nature of sounds with no less than a 40db loss @ 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz, and 3,000 Hz with or without correction.
  • Ability to communicate by means of hand signals.
  • The ability to work in conditions of extreme heat, extreme cold, vibration, chemicals (airborne and / or skin exposure, high noise levels, confined spaces, heights.
  • Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, stairs, ramps, and the like with agility.
  • Ability to kneel or work in cramped positions.
  • Must be able to speak, read and write English.

    • REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Minimum of 4 years in electrical maintenance in heavy industry, exposure to large mining equipment is a plus.

    • OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

  • Must have own tools.

    • The copper mine is located 64 miles southeast of Phoenix and 70 miles northeast of Tucson. We have a robust carpool / vanpool program and encourage employees to participate. Employees save more than 50% of their commuting costs while reading, sleeping or just enjoying the view.

    Create a job alert for this search

    Electrician • Kearny, AZ, US