What are the responsibilities and job description for the Journeyman Electrician position at ENVOCORE, LLC?
Envocore, LLC is an established national leader engaged in the engineering, designing and installation of energy-efficient systems. Our company designs and installs projects for a wide range of Government, Commercial, Industrial, Educational, Medical, Institutional and Retail facilities across the United States.
Summary: Journeyman electrician is a skilled worker who has completed an apprenticeship and is qualified to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems. Their job includes reading blueprints, wiring buildings, Energy storage systems, Solar photovoltaic (pv) systems, troubleshooting electrical issues, ensuring code compliance, and working safely on various projects such as residential, commercial, and industrial sites. They typically work under the supervision of a master electrician and have the responsibility to ensure electrical systems are installed correctly and operate safely.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Reports to site supervisor to receive day’s assignment.
- Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks involving the use of different hand tools used to install electrical wiring
- Ability to install conduit, wire and cable systems as required.
- Ability to install and terminate panels, switchboard and all other electrical equipment.
- Installing Solar Power Systems: Mounting and wiring solar panels, inverters, and other components on rooftops or ground-mounted systems.
- Electrical Wiring: Connecting solar panels to electrical systems, including inverters, batteries, and the grid, ensuring proper wiring and grounding.
- System Inspection and Testing: Checking installed systems for safety, proper operation, and compliance with electrical codes.
- Troubleshooting and Repairs: Diagnosing and fixing issues with solar systems to maintain optimal performance.
- Reading Schematics and Blueprints: Interpreting electrical and architectural plans related to solar installations for AC and DC installations.
- Installing Solar Power Systems: Mounting and wiring solar panels, inverters, and other components on rooftops or ground-mounted systems.
- Electrical Wiring: Connecting solar panels to electrical systems, including inverters, batteries, and the grid, ensuring proper wiring and grounding.
- System Inspection and Testing: Checking installed systems for safety, proper operation, and compliance with electrical codes.
- Troubleshooting and Repairs: Diagnosing and fixing issues with solar systems to maintain optimal performance.
- Reading Schematics and Blueprints: Interpreting electrical and architectural plans related to solar installations.
- Operate maintenance equipment and a variety of power tools including portable drills, aerial lifts, skid steer, wire puller, pipe bender, jump jack and related equipment as required.
- Comply with the company’s personal hand tools requirements and always ensure they are in proper working order.
- Assists with loading or unloading of trucks and staging material when needed.
- Maintains tools and maintenance equipment in working order.
Competency
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Operate various motorized light construction equipment.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in electrical theory, wiring, circuitry, and installation techniques.
- Knowledge of Electrical Codes and Standards: Familiarity with NEC, local codes, and safety regulations.
- Blueprint Reading: Ability to interpret electrical plans, schematics, and technical drawings.
- Troubleshooting Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities to diagnose and repair electrical issues.
- Safety Awareness: Commitment to following safety practices and procedures to prevent accidents.
- Physical Dexterity: Ability to handle tools, climb ladders, and work in confined or elevated spaces safely.
- Attention to Detail: Precision in wiring, connections, and inspections to ensure compliance and safety.
- Communication Skills: Effective written and verbal communication for coordinating with teams and clients.
- Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and complete projects efficiently within deadlines.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to work on different types of projects and adapt to changing work environments.
- Operate various electric, gasoline powered equipment used in the work being performed.
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Ability:
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Math Ability:
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Inventory software.
Certificates and Licenses:
Current Driver’s License; OSHA 30; State issued Journeyman electrical license or have completed an approved Electrical Apprenticeship Program and have journeyman card.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to work in high, precarious places.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee will regularly be required to climb ladders and work with arms extended over head for extended periods of time.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands:
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 stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
- The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. Must be able to accurately discern colors.
- Will be required to work on ladders and occasionally at height up to 20-30 feet.
Work Days: Monday - Thursday
Work Hours: 7AM-5:30PM
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.