High Power Voltage Electrician
Certified Journeyman - Requires attainment of NCCER certifications written and/or practical.
SUMMARY
Plan layout, install and repair wiring, conduit, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment or follows diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings and flooring.
Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit using such tools as a hacksaw, pipe threader, rules and conduit benders.
Pulls wiring through conduit assisted by helper.
Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads with knife or pliers, twisting or soldering wires together and applying tape or terminal caps.
Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment using hand tools.
Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays and circuit-breaker panels and fastens in place with screws or bolts using hand or power tools.
Connects power cables to equipment and installs grounding leads.
Tests continuity of circuits to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer and oscilloscope.
Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement.
Disassembles and repairs defective electrical equipment or systems.
Loads, transports and unloads material, tools, equipment and supplies.
Maintains tools and equipment.
Be able to distinguish colors.
Knowledge of certain procedures such as LOTO etc.
Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
Performs other duties as required.