Electrical Specialist

Taurus Industrial Group•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Specialist is responsible for performing advanced electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair activities in support of industrial construction, maintenance, turnaround, and capital projects. The position works on electrical distribution systems, motors, motor controls, transformers, switchgear, lighting systems, conduit and cable systems, and other electrical equipment within refinery, petrochemical, chemical, power generation, manufacturing, and other heavy industrial environments. The Electrical Specialist serves as a skilled technical resource in the field and is expected to independently perform complex electrical assignments, interpret electrical drawings and specifications, identify and troubleshoot electrical issues, and support safe and efficient project execution. Work must be performed in accordance with applicable codes and standards, Company safety requirements, customer specifications, manufacturer requirements, and project quality standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible industrial electrical construction, maintenance, or troubleshooting experience.
Demonstrated experience working with industrial electrical distribution, power, motor control, and related electrical systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, equipment drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electrical equipment and systems using appropriate test instruments and diagnostic methods.
Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and safe work practices.
Ability to successfully complete required Company, customer, and site-specific safety training, orientations, and access requirements.
Must possess and maintain any electrical license, registration, or certification required by the state or other applicable jurisdiction in which electrical work is performed, based on the duties and scope of work assigned.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet Company driving requirements when driving on Company business is required.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an electrical apprenticeship, technical program, or equivalent electrical training preferred.
Experience working in refinery, petrochemical, chemical, LNG, power generation, manufacturing, or other heavy industrial facilities preferred.
NCCER Electrical certification or other recognized electrical craft certification preferred.
Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) preferred or ability to obtain one when required by project or customer assignment.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair activities on industrial electrical systems and equipment.
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical distribution equipment, including switchgear, transformers, panelboards, motor control centers, disconnects, motors, starters, variable frequency drives, and related equipment within the employee's training and qualifications.
Install and maintain conduit, cable tray, raceways, electrical supports, conductors, cables, grounding systems, and associated electrical components.
Perform conductor and cable pulling, routing, identification, termination, splicing, and connection activities in accordance with drawings, specifications, and applicable requirements.
Install and terminate electrical equipment, panels, motors, control devices, and other electrical components.
Read and interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, equipment drawings, construction drawings, specifications, and work packages.
Troubleshoot electrical circuits, controls, equipment, and power-distribution systems to identify faults, failures, or abnormal operating conditions.
Perform electrical testing and diagnostic activities using approved test instruments and procedures within the employee's demonstrated training, qualification, and authorization.
Verify installations for proper connections, polarity, grounding, labeling, torque, workmanship, and compliance with applicable drawings and specifications.
Inspect electrical equipment, components, tools, and work areas and promptly report damaged, defective, unsafe, or nonconforming conditions.
Assist with equipment energization, startup, commissioning, and functional verification activities when trained, qualified, authorized, and assigned.
Perform preventive and corrective electrical maintenance activities in accordance with approved work procedures and manufacturer recommendations.
Identify material, equipment, drawing, access, constructability, or technical issues that may affect execution and promptly communicate concerns to supervision.
Provide technical guidance and field support to electrical craft personnel as requested without assuming formal supervisory responsibility.
Coordinate assigned work with operations, instrumentation personnel, other crafts, equipment operators, project supervision, engineering, safety, and quality personnel.
Verify work is performed in accordance with applicable electrical codes, project drawings, specifications, Company procedures, customer requirements, and quality standards.
Follow established electrical safe-work practices, energy-isolation procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and electrical hazard-control procedures.
Verify the absence of voltage and establish electrically safe work conditions when trained, qualified, authorized, and required by assigned work.
Perform energized electrical work only when specifically permitted by Company policy and applicable requirements and when appropriately trained, qualified, authorized, and provided the required controls and PPE.
Participate in pre-task planning, JHAs/JSAs, toolbox talks, safety meetings, job walkdowns, and other required project activities.
Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions exist and immediately communicate safety concerns to supervision.
Maintain tools, test equipment, materials, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
Complete required inspection forms, test records, equipment documentation, work packages, and other project documentation accurately and timely.
Support project turnover, commissioning, punch-list completion, and closeout activities as required.
Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the position's responsibilities, training, qualifications, and authorization.