Electrician I

Build Your Future at NWPX At NWPX Infrastructure, we manufacture welded steel pipe and precast products that form the backbone of America's water infrastructure. It's work you can be proud of-and an opportunity to advance your career with a company committed to your professional growth and well-being. Our brands-Northwest Pipe Company, NWPX Park, and NWPX Geneva-set the standard for safety, quality, innovation, and performance. Guided by our core values of Accountability, Commitment, and Teamwork, our people work collaboratively to deliver reliable products and trusted service to our customers-while building stable, rewarding careers along the way. For over 50 years, NWPX has been a leader in reliable water infrastructure solutions, and our people are the foundation of our success. Build your future with us and be part of a legacy grounded in water. WHAT NWPX OFFERS YOU: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D Insurance Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match Bonus Potential Up to $5,000 per year Tuition Reimbursement Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (Day 1 of Employment) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Opportunities for Career Advancement Values-Driven Culture Committed to Equal Opportunities and Safety JOB SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, the Electrician repairs, maintains, and performs preventative electrical repairs on plant machinery and buildings. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES: Meter Diagnostic HVAC, Welder, Electrical Component, Air Compressor, and Basic Industrial Equipment Repair. HVAC, Welder, PLC, and Electrical Component Diagnosis. Read and Draw Wire Schematics. Bending Conduit Wire Calculations Identification of Part Numbers Computer Diagnostic of Equipment Basic Fabrication and Mobile Crane Inspection Repairs electrical problems on buildings. Repairs electrical problems on machinery. Performs preventative electrical maintenance. Performs other mechanical maintenance. Identify and report any unsafe working conditions or equipment. Follows all OSHA safety requirements, work rules and instructions, ISO procedures, job safety analysis (JSAs) and company policies and promotes a safe culture. Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position. Other duties as assigned. SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Electrical Certification Hydraulic Certification HVAC Pump Repair Gear Box Repair Welder Equipment Repair Engine Repair Repair Paint Equipment Plumbing PLC Diagnosis Crane Certification Forklift Certification Blue Print Certification Arc Flash Training Confined Space Advanced Course WORK HOURS/SHIFT: Work hours vary or change based on operational needs. Must be able to work on Saturdays and overtime as required. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. ELECTRICIAN I - this level of Electrician is responsible for learning all the Essential Functions and Major Responsibilities involved in the Electrician I position under close Supervision. Individuals in this position must be able to do meter diagnostic, HVAC repair, welder repair, read and draw wire schematics, electrical component repair, bending conduit, wire calculations, basic fabrication, basic mobile, and have the recommended electrical, crane, forklift, and arc flash training certification(s). ELECTRICIAN II - this level of Electrician is responsible for performing all duties described for an Electrician I satisfactorily with limited Supervision. The qualifications and experience of this level of Electrician must be at an intermediate level. As additional work experience is gained, the employee may be assigned to tasks that are more difficult in nature and require more responsibility which include HVAC diagnosis, welder diagnosis, electrical component diagnosis, identification of part numbers, air compressor repair, crane inspection, basic industrial equipment repair, and have the recommended hydraulic, welder equipment repair, blueprint certification and confined space advanced course certification(s). KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must be able to use meters and scope for problem solving. On the job training by supervisor Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be meet by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Project timelines and work volume / deadlines may often require working outside of standard office hours, weekend, or evening work. Physical Activity: Less than 1/3 of the time: Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. (This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.) Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or coughing on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. (This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing the amounts and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. Stooping: Positions self to stoop in tight areas for running conduit, etc. (This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.) Kneeling/Crouching: Position self to kneel/crouch in tight areas for running conduit, etc. Crawling: Moving about in tight areas for running conduit, etc. Standing/Sit: Remaining upright in a stationary position, particularly for sustained periods. Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward downward or outward. Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw drag haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. Lifting: Raising objects from lower to higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. (The factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles. Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling to printing labels, marking wires/attaching wires, etc. Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm to print labels, marking wires/attaching wires, etc. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly Communicating: Expressing or exchanging ideas and information accurately, in written or diagram form. Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and making fine discriminations in sounds. Repetitive Motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers such as pulling and pushing wire. Up to 2/3 of the time: Reaching: Grabbing things from a distance above or from the side. Walking: Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another Physical Requirements: Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. (If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.) Visual Acuity: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes. Vision Requirements: Less than 1/3 of the time: The worker is required to have close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) The worker is required to have distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) The worker is required to have color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) The worker is required to have peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point) The worker is required to have depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships) The worker is required to have the ability to adjust visual focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus) Weather Conditions: Less than 1/3 of the time: The worker is subject to inside environment conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. (Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.) The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation. The worker is subject to oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids. The worker is required to wear a respirator. The worker is frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, man holes, small enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and other areas which could cause claustrophobia. Noise Levels: Less than 1/3 of the time: Loud noise (examples: metal can manufacturing department, large earth-moving equipment) Very loud noise (examples: jack hammer work, front row at rock concert) Supervision Received: General Supervision: The incumbent normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments. Personal Protective Equipment is required when in the Plant, Yard or Construction Areas: Hard Hat Safety Glasses Gloves Work Boots Hearing Protection Full list of anticipated physical demands for this position and detail on our work environment are below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Except where prohibited by state law, offers of employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug test, and/or physical examination, as determined by the essential functions and physical requirements of the position. NWPX Infrastructure is committed to equal employment opportunity. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NWPX Infrastructure reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date.

Created: 2026-03-10