Electrical Technician

Service Wire • Houston, TX

55d • Onsite

About The Position

Service Wire Company, a premier supplier of industrial and utility wire and cable, is currently seeking an Electrical Technician in Houston, TX. Our Electrical Technicians repair and install mechanical and electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical components of machinery and equipment. They follow electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications using hand tools, power tools, and electrical and electronic test equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2 to 4 years related industrial experience
• Electrical troubleshooting skills are essential.
• General mechanical and electrical knowledge as it comes to industrial settings of motors and controls is essential.
• General ability to work safely, communicate and function in a team is essential.
• PLC and VFD troubleshooting skills a must
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, equipment manuals, diagrams, and specifications
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds
• Process control (Allen Bradley, Siemens, SIMATICS, TIA Portal, RSLogix).

Nice To Haves

• Ability to fabricate and electrical installation experience, preferred
• Industrial Maintenance related training or certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Installs and connects power supply wiring for new or previously installed machines and equipment, such as robots, conveyors, and programmable controllers, following electrical code and blueprints, using hand tools and voltage tester.
• Detects malfunctioning apparatus, such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures, using test equipment, and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables, using hand tools.
• Tests malfunctioning machinery, using test equipment, and discusses malfunction with other maintenance workers, such as machine repairer, maintenance and tool maker, maintenance, to diagnose malfunction.
• Replaces faulty electrical components of machine, such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices, using hand tools.
• Diagnoses and repairs or replace faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards, using electronic test equipment and hand tools.
• May push buttons and press keys on robot controller, teach pendant, and programmable controller to program automated machinery, such as robots, to operate automated machinery, to test for malfunctions, and to verify repairs.
• May plan layout of wiring and install wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.
• May diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• Routinely perform PM program adhering to current checklists.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical and automation problems on production equipment and automated systems.
• Diagnose faults using PLC logic, I/O status, electrical schematics, HMI alarms, drive diagnostics, and field measurements.
• Connect to PLCs to monitor programs, identify faults, trace signals, and determine the root cause of equipment failures.

Benefits

• Competitive medical coverage with a variety of plan choices
• Tenure-based paid time off plus eight paid holidays annually
• Predictable, set schedules that support work-life balance - no rotating shifts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance programs
• Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000 - annually to support your continued education and career growth
• Annual bonus potential up to $3,000 - through performance incentive programs
• Employee referral bonuses paid out over the new hire's first year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED