Electrical Journeyman_Blueridge (Strata) Renewables

For over twenty years, Cinterra has provided specialized electrical utility and solar construction services to support some of the nation's leading contractors, private industry and public utilities. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is only rivalled by one of the highest safety ratings in the industry. The services we provide help to bring electric power and renewable energy sources to millions. Come join our team today!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Use appropriate hand 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 ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope; and 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. If needed, use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved. Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed.
• Participate in all pre-job work planning and safety discussions. Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate and/or mitigate hazards. Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens). Understand, support, and follow lockout tag out procedures. Attend site specific training and assure you follow all procedures as outlined in training. Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately. Listen to co-workers’ suggestions, safety concerns, and recommendations giving full attention to what they are saying and take the time to understand the points being made, asking questions and providing feedback when appropriate.
• Coordinate work with other crafts and co-workers on the job. Provide on-the-job training and/or mentoring to helpers and labourers you are working with. Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards. Read and understand plans and specifications, including one-line diagrams, cable and conduit schedules, ladder diagrams, P&ID’s, and loop diagrams. Visualize two dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• Plans, lay-out, diagram, install and/or repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment in accordance with those plans and specifications. Inspect helper's work for compliance with the contract plans, specifications, and industry standards. Point out deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action needed. Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement. Notify supervision of any hazards observed and utilize safety stop work authority as needed.
• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed reporting any issues to your supervision. Comply with Company Code of Conduct and jobsite policies. Perform all other actions necessary to accomplish the foregoing principal duties and accountabilities. Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision. Perform all other job-related duties as requested by supervisor.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas, see and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties. Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure. Requires repetitive movement.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds. Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical labour in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
• Typical construction site environment requires working in cramped workspaces and getting into awkward positions. Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions. Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. Work around hazardous equipment. This position is considered a safety sensitive position.