Industrial Electrician

John H. Carter Company, Inc.•Broussard, LA

19d

About The Position

The Industrial Electrician performs electrical and instrumentation work at customer industrial sites, including oil and gas well pads and processing plants. The position involves planning and coordinating field installations, preparing materials and tools, installing a wide range of electrical and process equipment, and resolving technical issues. The work requires independent judgment, professionalism, attention to safety and quality, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and interruptions under routine urgency and pressure. Training is offered on certain equipment, but the successful candidate must also be diligent about learning independently. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. The role requires daily travel to and from customer industrial sites and the ability to work independently outdoors in all weather conditions. Long hours may be required. Duties may change based on business needs, customer demands, or other industry- or job-related circumstances.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Electrical training or five years of work experience.
At least two years of related field experience with associated training.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Technical experience with industrial electrical systems and process instrumentation.
Basic electrical knowledge and industrial electrical wiring experience.
Troubleshooting skills.
Moderate computer skills.
Knowledge of oil and gas well pad and processing plant equipment and processes.
Ability to work as a self-directed field worker.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Ability to work long hours when required.

Nice To Haves

Logic programming skills.

Responsibilities

Analyze job requirements, schedule and coordinate with customers and contractors, and prepare materials and tools for field installations.
Install equipment including mounting hardware, electrical gear, instrumentation, wiring, junction boxes, flow meters and computers, solar panels and batteries, drives, motors, grid power systems, coolers, and generators.
Travel daily to and from customer industrial sites.
Maintain alertness, mental focus, composure, and quality of work while managing multiple responsibilities and interruptions.
Exercise sound judgment, discretion, and decision-making in field conditions.
Interact professionally with customers, contractors, vendors, colleagues, and supervisors.
Resolve technical issues while maintaining positive working relationships.
Follow safety rules and regulations in customer industrial environments, with attention to quality and potential hazards.
Work independently in outdoor environments and all weather conditions.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Remain proficient in programs needed for everyday duties, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.