Industrial Electrician

Nucor•Houston, TX

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Nucor Warehouse Systems is seeking an Industrial Electrician for their Houston, TX facility. This role involves installing and modifying electrical machinery, equipment, and circuitry in industrial or commercial plants. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of 3-phase electrical systems (up to 480 volts or more), variable drives, electrical schematics, and conventional gas ovens. Responsibilities include diagnosing electrical and machine malfunctions, collaborating with electrical engineers, and working with programmable logic/automation controls to ensure all electrical components adhere to standards. Mechanical experience is preferred for maintaining machinery and equipment through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring production and quality standards are met. Safety is paramount, and candidates must demonstrate a commitment to upholding safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

Must know 3-phase electrical; up to 480 volts or more.
Able to work with variable drives.
Able to read electrical schematics.
Able to work on conventional gas ovens.
3 years of experience as an industrial electrical technician in a manufacturing facility.
3 years of experience programming PLC’s.
3 years of experience with VFD.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical experience would be preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, industrial maintenance or comparable degree.
Reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics.
Must have supervisor and/or manager recommendation.
Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Install and modify electrical machinery, equipment, and circuitry in industrial or commercial plants.
Diagnose cause of electrical or machine malfunctions.
Collaborate with electrical engineers to solve developmental problems.
Work with programmable logic/automation controls.
Ensure all electrical components adhere to standards.
Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on presses, engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
Manage electrical controls, circuits, high voltage distribution, panels and knows principles of operating cranes.
Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.