Electrician (Houston, TX) - Austin Industrial
About The Position
Austin Industrial is hiring an Electrician to assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures using hand and power tools. The role also diagnoses malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components with test equipment and hand tools to identify the cause of breakdowns and correct problems. Work is performed in an industrial plant environment and may involve working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces. The position requires proficiency in reading blueprints and schematics, applying basic electrical theory, installing and modifying cable tray, bending and cutting conduit, pulling cable, terminating low-voltage equipment and wiring, and troubleshooting electrical systems and equipment. Candidates must have journeyman-level experience and the specified journeyman credentials. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Austin Industrial cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of experience working as an Industrial Electrician is specified in the duties.
- 3–5 years of journeyman-level experience is specified in the qualifications.
- Proficiency in reading blueprints and schematics.
- Knowledge of basic electrical theory, including Ohm’s law.
- Ability to install and modify cable tray and bend and cut conduit.
- Proficiency in cable-pulling methods.
- Ability to use specialized electrical tools, including ohm meters, multimeters, and terminating devices.
- Ability to terminate low-voltage equipment and cable or wiring.
- Mechanical and electrical knowledge of components used in an industrial plant.
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment and systems for electrical malfunctions.
- Ability to identify cable and wire types, gauges, and colors.
- Journeyman TDLR, NCCER, and DL certifications or licenses are listed as required.
- Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
- Able to perform the described physical activities and meet visual, hearing, communication, motor, safety, judgment, problem-solving, attention-to-detail, stress-management, and adaptability requirements.
Responsibilities
- Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures.
- Diagnose malfunctioning electrical systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools, and correct the problem.
- Read and interpret blueprints and schematics to perform electrical work.
- Install and modify cable tray using hand and power tools.
- Bend and cut conduit using hand saws, hand tube-bending equipment, and power or hydraulic cutting and bending devices.
- Pull cable through specified pathways using appropriate cable-pulling methods.
- Use specialized electrical tools, including ohm meters, multimeters, and terminating devices.
- Terminate low-voltage equipment and cable or wiring.
- Troubleshoot equipment and systems for electrical malfunctions.
- Identify cable and wire types, gauges, and colors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
