Electrician Helper

R&D Maintenance Services, Inc. – Black Warrior Tombigbee Waterway

R&D Maintenance Services, Inc. provides operations and maintenance services on U.S Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects throughout the southeast - since 1980. We are the Operations and Maintenance Contractor for the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway Project providing machinery and facility maintenance and repair on nearly 200 miles of waterway and 9 locks/dams/spillways on the system. Position is based in Tuscaloosa, AL. R&D is an EEO Employer.

NATURE OF WORK:

Assists with the maintenance, repair, and installation of a full range of electrical distribution systems, industrial electrical equipment, CCTV/Low voltage equipment, and wiring installation, testing, commissioning, and repair in interior and exterior locations across various project locations.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS:

• Assist with the installation cameras, network switches, antennas, low voltage wiring and fiber in exterior and interior locations.
• Assist with or perform anchoring/mounting of equipment, racks, junction boxes, etc.
• Assist with or perform connections of industrial medium voltage wiring, RS232/485, Twisted Pair, Cat5/6e, fiber, etc.
• Assist with or perform pulling of electronic cable for the basic wiring and installation of electrical distribution or electrical hardware.
• Assist with or perform cutting, bending, and installing EMT, rigid, flex, and weathertight conduit and conduit boxes.
• Assist with or perform installation of junction boxes, cable traye, equipment in racks and cabinets, etc.
• Assist with or perform installations of systems and equipment including motors, limit switches, safety devices, displays, cameras, enclosures, racks, control systems, and AV signal routing and processing equipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting and repair of industrial electrical systems, electrical equipment, CCTV and access systems and components.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques used in the industrial electrical trade including distribution systems, control systems, and CCTV/Low Voltage systems.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Knowledge of and ability to read and understand drawings and schematics.
• Ability to plan and schedule multiple tasks and effectively prioritize and plan work activities; uses time efficiently.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to demonstrate overall safe work behavior; including the utilization of proper safety equipment and adhering to safety guidelines.
• Ability to properly and safely use/operate hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic test equipment.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or formal training in electrical or electronic work.
• Must have two (2)) years of experience in industrial electrical work.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and schematics.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a background, motor vehicle license, and pre-employment drug/alcohol screen.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent walking and standing; frequent.
• Frequently lifts/carries up to 20 pounds with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; occasional pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Frequently climbing ladders and working at heights; working from aerial work platforms.
• Frequent use of power and hand tools.
• Frequent balancing, kneeling, reaching (full range) bending, handling, feeling, climbing, twisting; occasional crawling and reaching; working in cramped and confined spaces.
• Vision, speech and hearing sufficient to perform essential tasks.

BENEFITS:

• All Tools Provided.
• Company Paid 401K Contribution (after 6 months).
• Paid Employee Health Insurance.
• Employee Life insurance.
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave.
• 11 Paid Holidays.
• Safety Award Program.