Apprentice Electrician
Brite Electric
Norfolk , VA
03.2024 - Current
- Installed electrical wiring and fixtures, such as outlets, switches, circuit breakers, junction boxes and wall sockets.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
- Performed general maintenance on electrical systems including replacing worn parts and repairing faulty wiring.
- Measured, cut and bent wire and conduit using hand tools and power tools.
- Assembled conduits by threading ends together with couplings or clamps.
- Read blueprints or technical diagrams to determine the layout of a system.
- Followed all safety procedures when handling hazardous materials such as high voltage electricity.
- Tested continuity of circuits in electrical wiring using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Calculated load capacities of circuits to ensure conformance to code requirements.
- Installed lighting fixtures such as fluorescent bulbs or LED lights.
- Identified potential problems before they occur by inspecting equipment regularly.
- Ensured compliance with relevant codes related to the National Electrical Code.
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring and adjusted breaker boxes.
- Worked in all weather conditions and on multiple types of ladders and mechanical lifts.
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of hazards.
- Reviewed blueprints and electrical schematics to perform tasks to specifications.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for efficient operations.
- Adhered to company standards and OSHA regulations for work site safety.
- Inspected existing wiring to identify short circuits.
- Resolved issues with existing systems and replaced malfunctioning parts.
- Built controllers and panels to complete system installations.
- Transported required supplies and employees from headquarters to job site using company vehicles.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Installed leads and connected cables to motors, apparatus and equipment.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes and components in residential and commercial properties.
- Trained workers to install, maintain and repair electrical equipment and fixtures.
- Supervised apprentices and assessed completed tasks, offering guidance and encouragement.
