Electrician - Journeyman

FHE • Waller, TX

23d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrician is responsible for designing, planning, installing, modifying, maintaining, and repairing automated industrial control equipment and instrumentation. The role includes troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems, completing scheduled preventive maintenance, documenting completed work, and sourcing replacement components from vendors. The position may also involve driving a pickup truck or maintenance vehicle within the plant or to local vendors to collect parts. Other duties may be assigned.

This is a safety-sensitive position. Work may involve variable weather conditions, high-noise areas, cramped spaces, and working at heights. The position description is not exhaustive and may change with the employer’s needs. Essential functions may be evaluated and reasonable accommodations considered as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Four years of combined schooling and industrial experience required.
• Strong machine electrical background.
• Knowledge of hardwired/discrete, digital/Ethernet, and analog I/O.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical and electrical prints.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems.
• Excellent analytical skills and data interpretation ability.
• Knowledge of safety practices, including MSHA, lockout/tagout, NFPA 70E, and proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, machine shop equipment, and electrical test equipment.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders; reach, stoop, squat, stand or walk for prolonged periods, balance, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, and push or pull objects.
• Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching and work in cramped quarters, high-noise areas, and at heights up to 150 feet.
• Ability to work occasionally in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, wet, dry, and dusty conditions.
• Ability to lift objects of various dimensions and weights, including up to 50 pounds, and carry them up to 150 feet.
• Normal depth perception and vision, including the ability to distinguish color.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.
• Journeyman Electrician License preferred.
• Computer skills in a Windows environment and experience loading and setting up various software platforms desired.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, repair, design, plan, and maintain automated industrial control equipment and instrumentation.
• Work with loop controllers, variable frequency drives, solid-state reduced-voltage starters, level controls, Ethernet motor control centers, belt scales, and control panels.
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment, PLCs and ladder diagrams, AC and DC circuits, electrical sensors and switches, motor controls, and safety circuits.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair electric motors and equipment operating at 120, 240, and 480 volts.
• Use basic hand tools, machine shop equipment, and electrical test equipment to perform electrical and electronic repairs on production equipment.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance tasks and document finished work.
• Contact vendors to source replacement components for electrical and electronic equipment.
• Drive a pickup truck or maintenance vehicle in the plant or to local vendors to pick up parts, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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