Utilities Electrician Assistant
About The Position
The Utilities Electrician Assistant, under supervision, installs, maintains, and services electrical systems associated with the TAMU Utility Plants. Completes academic or related trade training, which will qualify incumbent to progress to a Utilities Electrician position. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Receives training and assists in the installation and repairs of electrical cables, street and parking lot lights, well pump motors, and control circuits. Tests cables with various test equipment. Receives training and assists in the installation, repair, and calibration of meters and relays of low to medium-voltage switchgear and station battery systems. Receives training and assists in maintaining industrial equipment such as electrical systems related to generators, boilers, chillers, variable frequency drives, electronic exciters, and voltage regulators. Receives training and assists in the installation and repairs to control cables from the utility plant to the various satellite utility plants and substations. Participates in skill development in the utilities electrical trade. Cleans and maintains equipment and work areas. Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment, and keep parts and supplies in order. Work may require the use of ladders, elevated platforms, and lifts to perform assigned tasks safely and effectively This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned. May require traveling to various locations to inspect or perform maintenance and repairs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
- One year of related experience.
- Completion of the training and development program, and management approval of job task competencies can be considered as an equivalency to one year of related experience.
- To obtain an Apprentice License
- Ability to comprehend oral and written instructions.
- To multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.
Responsibilities
- Receives training and assists in the installation and repairs of electrical cables, street and parking lot lights, well pump motors, and control circuits.
- Tests cables with various test equipment.
- Receives training and assists in the installation, repair, and calibration of meters and relays of low to medium-voltage switchgear and station battery systems.
- Receives training and assists in maintaining industrial equipment such as electrical systems related to generators, boilers, chillers, variable frequency drives, electronic exciters, and voltage regulators.
- Receives training and assists in the installation and repairs to control cables from the utility plant to the various satellite utility plants and substations.
- Participates in skill development in the utilities electrical trade.
- Cleans and maintains equipment and work areas.
- Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment, and keep parts and supplies in order.
- Work may require the use of ladders, elevated platforms, and lifts to perform assigned tasks safely and effectively
- May require traveling to various locations to inspect or perform maintenance and repairs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
