Electrical Maintenance Technician
15 days ago
Channelview
Job DescriptionIndustrial ElectricianJob Summary We are is seeking an experienced, safety-minded Industrial Electrician to join our maintenance team. In this role, you will assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical and electronic systems, wiring, and production equipment. You will play a critical role in diagnosing and correcting malfunctions to minimize downtime across our heat treatment operations, hydrotesters, and threading lines. The ideal candidate brings strong 3-phase, 480V, and industrial troubleshooting expertise to ensure our high-production plant runs safely and efficiently. Key Responsibilities Installation & Maintenance: Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, apparatus, and fixtures using hand, power, and precision measuring tools. Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose malfunctioning systems and components using testing devices (ohmmeters, voltmeters, megohmmeters) to isolate and resolve root causes of equipment breakdowns. System Connectivity: Connect wiring to circuit breakers, transformers, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and other critical electrical components. Equipment Care: Maintain production machinery throughout the plant, including heat treatment units, threading equipment, and integrated control systems, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory codes. Team Collaboration & Support: Work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team of skilled trades; perform mechanical troubleshooting, rigging activities, and other auxiliary plant support functions as needed. Safety & Compliance: Strictly observe all safety regulations, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) protocols, and plant safety policies while utilizing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times. Work Environment & Physical Demands Ability to safely work at heights from ladders, scaffolding, and roofs to service equipment. Comfortable working in a fast-paced heavy industrial environment that is subject to extreme temperatures (hot and cold), dust, and dirt. Certified or capable of safely operating forklifts and aerial high lifts. Technical Skills & Competencies Power Systems: Deep familiarity with 3-Phase systems, 480V, AC/DC equipment, transformers, and industrial power supplies. Controls & Automation: Solid understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), ladder logic, digital logic systems, and input/output (I/O) devices. Drive Systems: Competence in configuring, programming, and troubleshooting Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and AC control equipment. Schematics: Proficient in reading and interpreting complex electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints. Professional Attributes: A self-starter who works well independently but can take direct operational orders and pivot priorities as required by production needs. Qualifications & Requirements Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Preferred Education: An Electrician’s license, a 2-year technical degree in electrical technology, or completion of a relevant apprenticeship program is highly preferred. Background Check: Candidates must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and physical work assessment. Availability: Must be flexible and available to work 12-hour day and night rotating shifts, weekends, overtime, and handle emergency call-outs. You should be proficient in: • Electrical Schematics, • Electrical Troubleshooting Skills, • Electrical Systems Diagnostics & Repair, • Electrical Troubleshooting, • Electrical Repair, • National Electrical Code (NEC), • Industrial Electrical Experience, • Industrial Electrical Systems, • Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment), • Electrical Schematic Reading Machines & technologies you'll use: • Motor Control Centers (MCCs) (Allen Bradley, ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Eaton), • Industrial Controls (Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, ABB, Omron, Siemens, Schneider Electric), • Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Siemens), • Conveyor Systems, • Servo Motors, • cnc maintenance