Electrician

Company: Betacom
Location: Kent
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

OVERVIEWThe Electrician is responsible for building sites in accordance with the scope of work outlined in construction documents, including but not limited to civil work required as well as electrical system installation. He is required to read and interpret construction drawings and electrical schematics as necessary to effectively complete the scope of work. He may supervise the work of others, or may perform the work himself, as part of a team or independently.Mandatory Requirement: Required to hold an EL01 LicenseESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs various construction activities, including, but not limited to site preparation, installation and grounding of equipment, demolition work, landscaping, fencing, facilities maintenance and repairObserves all Betacom safety policies and procedures as related to job safety, equipment safety and personnel protective equipment (PPE)Performs preoperational safety checks on equipment and vehicles prior to use, maintain all tools, equipment, and vehicles in proper working condition.Completes time sheets and mileage reports, review time sheets for accuracy and completeness, submit daily construction reports to department.Secondary power electrical system troubleshooting, repair, and basic installationInstalls, connects, and tests underground and above ground grounding systemsConcrete forming, pouring, and finishingLight carpentry workLandscaping, grading, and fence building (with or without powered equipment)Performs trenching, excavating, filling ditchesRuns underground or above ground conduitPerforms material calculationsInventories, loads, unloads, identifies, and distributes materials to appropriate location according to the Crew Leader's directionRuns conduit, interducts, DC drops, EMT pipes, Hoffman boxes and racks. Installation of unistrut, NEMA enclosures and grounding, CAD welds, wiring T1s, smoke detector installation, bus bar installationPerforms various construction activities, including, but not limited to excavation, underground utility installation, rebar fabrication and tying, concrete forming, placement and finishing, ice bridge installation, installation and grounding of equipment, site prep work including small scale grading and placement of ground cover, landscaping, and facilities maintenance and repair such as doors, coax ports, cable trays etc. in shelter sites.Demolition work to include cabinet and conduit/wiring removal, concrete demolition and removal, ice bridge demolition and removal, adding fill dirt and stone or other materials to bring landscape back to grade after demolitionLight industrial steel installations, (Ice Bridge, H-Frames, Equipment Racks, etc.)Installs, tests and repairs fiber cable in a variety of environmentsSupervises crews to ensure top quality workmanshipPerforms preconstruction site walks to determine scope of work (SOW)Performs post construction quality control walks to ensure SOW was completed with no errorsTracks daily progress through written reports and verbal communicationValidates completed work to ensure it meets job design/build requirementsMaintains clean worksite, professional attitude, and demeanor as a representative of Betacom IncorporatedPerform installation of electrical components, including meters, subpanels, DC power plants, generators, ATS, battery backup units, etc.Enforcement of policies and procedures of Betacom, Carrier (Customer), Tower Owner, and OSHAEvaluate performance and recommend career development initiatives for junior personnelSupervises crew assignment and hours based on workload and job expectations, supervising apprentices, performing ordering and inventory of basic supplies, and managing other electriciansEnsures compliance with regulatory operating procedures, including OSHA, EPA, and state and local regulatory agenciesReads blueprints, runs conduit, wires devices, troubleshoots, and performs quality control testingReads and interprets mechanical, architectural, and electrical drawings and code specifications for determining wiring layoutsTroubleshoots, tests and repairs emergency generators and various electrical systems and power distribution systems to ensure that they are working properlyPerforms upgrades or preventive maintenance to electrical control systems.Runs tests, isolates problems, replaces damaged section of wiring, lays conduit, and performs other tasks as requiredTrains general electricians and works on various projects without supervisionKeeps abreast of new technology, electrical services, and manufacturing processes.Performs physically demanding tasks like moving or lifting heavy objects, digging trenches for laying conduct.OTHER DUTIES:This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Working knowledge of basic hand tools, mechanical equipment, and electro-mechanical equipment.Knowledge of electrical tools and machines used in settingsEffective communication skillsGood computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.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.Proficient in electrical installation, maintenance, and repair in all settingsShould possess strong manual dexterityGreat eye-hand coordination for working with small wiresAbility to recognize wires by colorsExpert communicator and should possess problem solving ability QUALIFICATIONS:One year certificate from college or technical school; or 1 to 3 years relatedexperience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.OSHA safety coursesEffective communication skills, reading and writing skills (English)Licensed Electrician EL01 (required)Electrician Apprenticeship/Journeyman CertificateClean Driving Record & Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation to and from work.Must be able to accommodate out of town travel, if required.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; use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk much of the time. The employee is also occasionally required to sit.The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.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 regularly works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme cold.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.#BETA1

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