Electrical Craftsperson

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Craftsperson to join our team at Overland Contracting Inc. As an Electrical Craftsperson, you will be responsible for planning, laying out, installing, testing, and repairing wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, motors, equipment, and control systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.

• Use appropriate hand tools and power tools to properly measure, cut, assemble, and install electrical conduits; weld supports; install cable and duct banks; make terminations in accordance with required color codes and other specifications.
• Pull wire through conduit; connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment; install control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels.
• Install grounding leads; splice wire by stripping insulation from terminal leads, twist or solder wire together, and apply tape or terminal caps.
• Work with high and low voltage systems; test and start up systems; test continuity of circuits to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using testing instruments, such as ohmmeter, battery, and buzzer, and oscilloscope.
• Install all other related items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications.

• Participate in all safety-related processes and programs as requested.
• Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries.
• Understand that no job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised.
• Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional.
• Use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved.

• NCCER Electrical
• NCCER Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
• NCCER Pipeline Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
• State Electrical License

• At least 4 years of experience working as an industrial electrician or a combination of experience and training.
• A strong working knowledge of the electrical craft and the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• If applicable, should have all necessary licenses or certifications for the jurisdiction in which the work is to be performed.
• In addition, must have all necessary tools.

This position requires working in a typical construction site environment. The physical demands of this job include lifting and carrying heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds, standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, moving in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas, seeing and hearing naturally or with correction.

The work environment requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions, working in very hot or very cold temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc., working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions, and exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.