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Journeyperson Electrician Competency Expectations        

 

Journeyperson Certificate and License:

Must hold and maintain Journeyperson status and a valid Journeyperson license.

 

Hazardous Area Classification:

Mastery of hazardous area classifications. Good knowledge of class 1 div 1 and class 1 div 2 zoning. Mastery of general purpose and weatherproof zoning.

 

Power Distribution:

Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot medium-to-high voltage switchgear and equipment. Including motor control centers (MCCs), transformers, VFD’s, full voltage starter controllers, and disconnects.

 

Blueprints and schematics:

Ability in reading diagrams, schematics, and troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and soft starters.

 

Diagnostics:

Ability to use multimeters, insulation resistance testers (Meggers), line locators, ground fault locators, and laptops for PLC diagnostics.

                                 

Safe Work Practices:

Adherence to all safe work policies and documentation. Such as harassment policy, safe work policy, fit to work policy, etc. Adherence to completing documentation such as hazard assessment forms, lock out forms, fall arrest forms, task observations, picker and trailer pre use inspections, etc.

 

Mandatory Safety Certifications:

Current certificates that include H2S Alive, First Aid/CPR, and WHIMIS.