Apprentice Electrical Power Technician - DFW

Apprentice Electrical Power Technician - DFW Description

Department:
Power Systems Division (PSD)

Employment Type:

Full Time

Location:

Irving

Reporting To:
Eric Shirey

The Apprentice Electrical Power Technician will perform on-the-job training (OJT) while learning and developing as a Technician. Responsibilities include participating in a variety of focused developmental activities, assignments, and rotations over 12-18 months to prepare for a professional role  program will separate the candidate if performance standards are not met or no position is available after completion. Must be able to travel overnight and rotate on-call, including weekends, holidays, and inclement weather conditions.

Licensed electrical apprentice or journeyman are preferred.

• Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
• Learns and assists with the maintenance and repair of electrical components for generators, switch gear, and breakers
• Gains knowledge of and assists with installation, repairs, maintenance, and replacement of mechanical and electrical components
• Examines and tests equipment, components, and parts to ensure proper functioning
• Adjusts, connects, or disconnects wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts
• Attends Technical and Soft Skill classes and successfully incorporates skills learned
• Maintains safety training and procedures
• Receives coaching, mentoring, and feedback from Service Leadership
• Requires regular and punctual employee attendance
• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

The incumbent is expected to model the following practices daily:
1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values;
2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources;
3) Participate in ongoing self-development.

• Licensed electrical apprentice or journeyman are preferred
• Knowledge of building control panels
• Knowledge of working with 3 phase electricity
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic and its applications
• Knowledge of basic to moderate industrial electrical safety practices
• Knowledge of computer software and hardware applications
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to read, write, and interpret information i.e., blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams
• Ability to follow directions and guidelines
• Ability to receive coaching, mentoring, and feedback from Service Leadership
• Ability to learn many different types of repair procedures on a variety of electrical equipment
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Up to one year of relevant experience preferred
• Electrical experience is preferred
• Industrial Generator experience preferred
• Licensed electrical apprentice or journeyman are preferred

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• Up to 30% of travel is expected for this position
• Valid Driver’s license required

• Visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination, and manual dexterity necessary to operate equipment
• Routinely moves materials or equipment weighing up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to move objects, and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue
• Ascend/descend with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and climb up and down ladders
• Be able to safely maneuver and work around equipment
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work

• Regularly works indoors and outdoors around moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity
• Uses hand and power tools to complete tasks
• Noise level may be loud at times and may be exposed to whole body vibration
• Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, steam, high-pressure water, and high speed rotating equipment
• May spend time in stationary, confined, and high places
• Frequently works at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions