Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and reliable Licensed Journeyman Electrician with previous experience working with a "power pony" for a 4+ month oil refinery/ industrial project in Artesia, NM. This is an opportunity to join a professional team where your skills are valued The Opportunity: • Compensation: $36.00 per hour + $120 per diem • Stable Full-Time Work: Secure a dependable 50 to 60-hour work week with a reputable team. Responsibilities • Perform underground work • Cable tray and rigid conduit installation. • Must have experience working with a "power pony" for threading. Requirements • A valid New Mexico State Journeyman Electrician License. • English speaking • Previous experience related to the role. Only licensed applicants will be able to move forward. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $36.00 per hour Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Immediate Start!! Scope of Work: Work will consist of installations, alterations, additions, and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment within the residential, commercial, and industrial electrical industry. Should have the ability to direct less experienced apprentices. Immediate Start. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Performs all electrical tasks with general supervision. • Has the ability to read and accurately interpret construction electrical drawings, terminate cables, and install and troubleshoot control wiring from drawings. • Clearly understands and complies with Company/Job Safety Requirements. (O.S.H.A.). • Has the ability to read blueprints, terminate cable, install and troubleshoot control wiring from drawings. • Able to demonstrate experience factors exceeding an electrical helper and must be sufficient on rough-in work. • Must be able to report to assigned Job site location on time as directed. • Maintains and properly stores tools and equipment. • Proper use and Safe handling of tools, equipment, and materials. • Accurately organizes materials and tools in order to maintain a clean and neat work area. • Accurately / timely troubleshoots control wiring. • The job requires an employee to have required hand tools with them at all times while at the worksite. (Waist tool belts can weigh up to 30 lbs.) • Accurately read labels, job site maps/directions, instruction manuals, and written instructions. • The employee must have the ability to acquire/maintain personal hand tools as directed. • Ability to install all sizes of conduit that will ensure timely installations. • Ability to install switchgear and its terminations. • Must be able to accurately make feeder and branch circuit calculations. • Must be able to safely use all power tools, saws, threaders, wire tuggers, hydraulic benders, and KO punches. • Performs any job assignments or duties assigned by Foreman. Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Positively identify colors of wires. • Comprehends reading and drawing prints and schematics of the same. • Must use all power tools, saws, threaders, wire tuggers, hydraulic benders, and knockout punches. • Bend conduit by hand with hand benders. • Must be capable of digging trenches, either by use of hand tools or equipment. • Able to use 2-handed tools/equipment. (i.e. cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, jackhammers, etc.) • Operate equipment, trenchers, backhoe, and lift trucks in a safe manner. • Practices and comprehends safe work procedures as outlined in DKD’s Safety Manual, Haz-Com Policy, and Lockout/Tagout Policy. Education and Experience Required: • Journeyman License or equivalent work experience. • High School graduate, holder of G.E.D., or equivalent training. • Minimum of 2 years of previous experience. Working Conditions/ Physical Functions: • Mandatory compliance with all DKD Enterprises Policies and Procedures. • Mandatory compliance with all Owner and General Contractor Policies and Procedures. • Mandatory compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act. • The job may require working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain, or snow. • Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities. (Porta-Johns). • Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers. • Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead. • Ability to lift by oneself workloads of 51 lbs. • Possess good vision/hearing. (Normal or corrected). • Ability to work 8 or 10 hours per day, night shift, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required with little or on short notice. • Must wear personal protective equipment at all times. (i.e. Hard hats, safety glasses, and safety harnesses as required) and respirators when required. • Perform work at various heights, up to 90 ' from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, roofs, or other safe work areas. • Work in restrictive/tight areas. ( i.e. switchgear rooms, crawl spaces, utility tunnels, attics, etc.). Benefits include: • 401 (K). • PSL • Health Insurance. • Vision. • Dental Insurance. • Life Insurance. • Must have EE98J NM License. • Room for advancement. • Weekly pay. About DKD Electric: For the past 40 years DKD has committed to providing the highest level of expertise to its customers. As a leader in the electrical contracting industry we have set the standards with our highly skilled team and vast amount of experience. We offer high quality yet cost-effective services for both commercial and industrial electric needs. Our innovative use of technologies and our traditional ideals make DKD an asset to the regional community. The reputation we have built reflects our values of professionalism, safety and the needs of our customers.
See More Details >>Title: Oilfield Electrician Location: Jal, NM and Surrounding Areas Schedule: 5/2 Rotation (5 days on 2 days off) Hours: 10 to 12-hour days (Rotational Weekend Call Outs Required) Pay: For this role depends on experience within the range $35-$55/hr Top Focus of this Position: Continual Field Maintenance and Troubleshooting of circuit breakers, limit switches, overload relays, motor starters, and electrical control circuits in an Upstream environment. Has Knowledge and Understands Tank Battery Facilities Requirements Oilfield Electrician will have Knowledge and Ability to Perform the Following: Able to utilize technical skills to troubleshoot production instrumentation, electronics, and electrical components. Troubleshoot pump panels at a tank battery facility Installs, repairs, or replaces 120V AC/DC motors, as well as hydraulic and gas electrical controls. Working knowledge of control circuits in PLC switches Provide field instrumentation support for all process equipment (pneumatic, hydraulic, electro-mechanical, electronic systems) Installs, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, lighting, and alternative electrical parts. Tests electrical equipment and parts for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance. Qualifications: Experience troubleshooting motor starters and VFD's/VSD's. Able to do electrical equipment installations, inspections, and troubleshooting tasks to maximize production and enhance the reliability of the operation. Recognize malfunctions in individual equipment and perform maintenance as necessary to correct problems. Familiar with installing, swapping, and testing single to three-phase motors. Tests and commissions integrated and non-integrated electrical systems, i.e. switchgear, network relays. Ability to use megger and multimeter. Use reference documentation to size conductors, overload, and short circuit protection. Operate and perform activities in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures (Federal, State, and local policies and procedures). Must be willing to undergo background check and driving record check. Must be willing and able to pass DOT drug screening / physical. A minimum of 4-year Electrician experience is required A minimum of 2-years Upstream experience is required Journeyman's Electrician License Preferred, but not required Benefits A Company Truck, Company Fuel Card, Computer, and Cell Phone as well as Excellent Medical Benefits, 401K, free life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, dental and eye care, Earned Vacation, Holiday Pay, in addition to 3 sets of FRCs.
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Artesia, NM, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with a strong presence in Artesia, NM. The average wage for electricians in Artesia is approximately $1,405 per week, with experienced professionals earning even more. Trade schools, unions, and local platforms help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
