Apprentice Electrician

Requirements

• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit using such tools as a hacksaw, pipe threading machine, rules and conduit benders.
• Installing, modifying and fabricating cable tray accordingly to drawings & P&ID's.
• Read and understand P&ID's (symbols, tags and instrument lines), wiring diagrams and instrument loop drawings.
• Pulls wiring through wiring raceway, assisted by helper.
• Load, transport and unload tools, equipment and supplies.
• Connects power cables to equipment and installs grounding leads.
• Test continuity of circuit to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer and oscilloscope.
• Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Installs control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays and circuit- breaker panels, and fastens in place with screws or bolts using hand or power tools.
• Assist in lifting, positioning and securing of material and work pieces during installation.