Maintenance I (SPLA)
Calumet•Shreveport, LA
About The Position
The Level 1 Electrician (Mastery Level) is a highly skilled professional responsible for the safe, reliable installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of complex electrical systems across refinery operations. This role serves as a technical expert, providing leadership, mentorship, and direction to other electricians and contractors while ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Completion of a formal electrical apprenticeship or equivalent industrial experience
- Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent experience
- Extensive experience in industrial or refinery electrical maintenance
- Advanced knowledge of: Electrical theory and application, AC/DC systems, power distribution, and motor controls, Hazardous (classified) locations (Class I, Div 1 & 2), Electrical codes and standards (e.g., NFPA 70/NEC, NFPA 70E)
- Demonstrated ability to: Troubleshoot complex electrical and control systems independently, Lead jobs and coordinate multi-discipline work, Make sound decisions in high-risk environments
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills
- Excellent communication and coordination abilities
- Demonstration of Calumet Values – Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence
- Works independently with minimal supervision
- Serves as a subject matter expert in electrical systems
- Leads by example in safety, compliance, and craftsmanship
- Coaches and develops less experienced personnel
- Drives reliability and continuous improvement initiatives
Nice To Haves
- Two-year associate’s or technical degree in maintenance preferred
- NCCER or equivalent advanced electrical certification
- Experience with refinery-specific systems and processes
- Working knowledge of instrumentation and controls
- Experience with SAP or CMMS systems
Responsibilities
- Independently troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex electrical systems, including: High and low voltage systems, Motors, compressors, and critical rotating equipment, Switchgear, substations, and motor control centers (MCCs), Distributed Control Systems (DCS) interfaces and field wiring
- Lead and execute critical maintenance and turnaround activities
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior electricians and apprentices
- Plan and coordinate electrical work with operations, engineering, and contractors
- Read and interpret advanced electrical drawings, one-lines, loop diagrams, and specifications
- Ensure strict adherence to all safety protocols, including: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Arc flash and electrical safety boundaries, Hazardous area classification requirements
- Perform equipment inspections and predictive/preventive maintenance
- Identify reliability issues and recommend improvements
- Support root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and incident investigations
- Verify quality and compliance of contractor electrical work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
