Power Distribution Electrician

Dow•Seadrift, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Dow has an exciting job opportunity for a Power Distribution Electrician in Seadrift, Texas. Power Distribution Electricians are responsible for installing, testing, and maintaining industrial electrical equipment (up to 69KV) and control systems in a safe manner.

Requirements

A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and one or more of the following: Associate’s degree or higher in electrical technology.
3 or more years of relevant Military Training.
2 or more years of industrial manufacturing and electrical experience.
A current, valid US driver’s license.
Willing and able to work on a 4-10 schedule (4 days per week at 10 hours per day) with occasional overtime as dictated by business needs.
Participate in an after-hour call rotation for night and weekend coverage.
You must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card.
A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
Troubleshooting & Problem Solving: Ability to quickly identify, analyze, and resolve electrical and control system issues using technical knowledge and logical thinking.
Time Management: Skilled at prioritizing tasks and managing schedules to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Teamwork: Works effectively with colleagues and other departments, fostering collaboration and supporting shared objectives.
Detail Oriented: Maintains accuracy and precision when installing, testing, and maintaining electrical equipment, ensuring compliance with standards and safety protocols.
Risk Awareness: Understands and applies safety procedures when working with high-voltage systems and hazardous materials; proactively identifies and mitigates risks.
Communication (Written & Verbal): Clearly conveys technical information, updates, and documentation to team members and supervisors in both written and verbal formats.

Responsibilities

Installing, Commissioning, connecting, maintaining, Testing, and troubleshooting: Low, medium, and high voltage motor control systems
Installing, Commissioning, connecting, maintaining, Testing, and troubleshooting: Low, medium, and high voltage Switchgear, transformers, substations, Breakers, oil/gas high voltage circuit breakers, air switches
Installing, Commissioning, connecting, maintaining, Testing, and troubleshooting: Low, medium, and High voltage power cable, electric motors, and generators
Installing, Commissioning, connecting, maintaining, Testing, and troubleshooting: Protective devices and relays
Installing, Commissioning, connecting, maintaining, Testing, and troubleshooting: DC battery charger stations, inverters, and UPS systems.
Installing, Commissioning, connecting, maintaining, Testing, and troubleshooting: Motor drives systems (synch. /induction/DC/VFD)
Use procedures - this includes field use, review, revise, and development of procedures.
Ability to utilize functional, technical knowledge, company standards and educational background or experience to analyze and solve problems
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
Working Knowledge of Electrical test equipment.

Benefits

Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs.
Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)