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Electrician

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Aug 2024

About the role

IMI is currently looking for a full time Electrician located LOCAL to the Athens, GA area. Individuals must be willing to work within a 75-mile radius of the Athens, GA area.
Electricians have either advanced from the Electrical Helper level or have developed skill through technical training and / or previous field experience of 0-3 years. Employees can also advance to this position if they have obtained their NCCER certification or if they have completed a related program through an accredited technical school. Individuals should possess basic knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the electrical field. They rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job and they work under immediate supervision.
Generally these employees may specialize in working with certain electrical systems and have a narrower base of knowledge. They are required to assist with maintaining tools and equipment and perform various cleanup and housekeeping activities. These employees report to a Foreman, General Foreman, or Project Manager.
Tasks that Electricians are required to perform include, but are not limited to:

Install, connect, test, and sustain electrical systems for a variety of purposes.
Plan, layout, assemble, install and repair electrical wiring, conduit, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment, such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels.
Accurately apply intermediate mathematical skill, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and conversion of fractions and decimals.
Read and interpret blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
Prepare sketches showing location of wiring and equipment or follows diagrams or blueprints insuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring.
Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit using tools, such as hacksaw, pipe threading equipment, rules, and conduit benders.
Place conduit (pipe or tubing) inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
Splice wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads with knife or pliers, twisting, or soldering wires together and applying tape or terminal caps.
Connect wiring to light fixtures and power equipping using hand tools.
Install control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels, and fastens in place with crews or bolts using hand or power tools.
Connect power cables to equipment and install grounding leads.
Test continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments such as ohmmeter, voltmeters, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope.
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown. Disassembles and repairs defective electrical equipment or systems.
Use a variety of tools and equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment.
Ability to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy, at heights without fear; the use of logical step-by-step procedures in work; planning, solving problems, and decision-making based on quantifiable information.