Senior Wireperson

Powell•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Powell is an engineered-to-order manufacturer of switchgear and electrical equipment for the power generation industry. The Senior Wireperson assembles, installs, and maintains electrical systems and components, working with wiring, cables, and connectors to ensure electrical equipment and systems function properly. The role may involve reading and interpreting electrical schematics and blueprints and collaborating with electricians and other technicians. The Senior Wireperson follows safety regulations and industry standards to support the integrity and reliability of electrical systems. This role has no supervisory responsibility, but it leads a small team on specific tasks assigned by a lead wireperson and/or supervisor and assists with employee training. The position works a four-day, 10-hour schedule: Monday through Thursday, 2:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The work takes place in a temperature-controlled manufacturing or industrial environment, with occasional outdoor activities. It is safety-sensitive and requires personal protective equipment, with respirators as required. Work may involve ladders, scaffolding, and working at heights, usually no higher than 30 feet, using appropriate lift equipment. The position also involves frequent movement, standing, climbing, bending, reaching, lifting, and extended use of hand and power tools.

Requirements

Minimum 2–4 years of experience in manufacturing.
Knowledge of system software such as Oracle, MES, or True View to look up parts and drawings.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
Ability to work from step ladders, A-frame ladders, extension ladders, and scaffolding.
Ability to work at heights, usually no higher than 30 feet, using proper lift equipment.
Ability to maintain balance and agility while walking, standing, crouching, and ascending or descending stairs.
Ability to bend, extend arms and hands in any direction repetitively, and stand or walk for long periods with only occasional sitting.
Ability to climb stairs frequently throughout the shift; frequently look over shoulders; work with both arms above shoulder level; and use both arms at full length.
Ability to continuously apply or exert force of up to 50 pounds with the upper extremities.
Frequent, prolonged use of hand tools such as tin snips and hammers, and power tools, including vibrating tools.
Ability to adapt to new ideas, technology, processes, or product changes.
Ability to work effectively within a team and with other departments.
Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable performance of job tasks.
Integrity and ethical decision-making.
Self-starter able to handle multiple tasks and stay focused on goals and responsibilities.
Positive attitude and a drive to succeed.
Ability to challenge the status quo and seek more efficient ways to achieve results.
Commitment to customer success and to following manufacturing policies and practices.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or General Education Equivalent Diploma is preferred.
Knowledge of Powell product codes.
Ability to assist in root cause analysis.
Ability to learn and adhere to manufacturing policies and practices to ensure ISO requirements are met.

Responsibilities

Understand engineering change orders and apply changes to the job.
Read and interpret single- and three-line drawings, including symbols.
Perform root cause analysis on engineering changes and correct discrepancies.
Install transformer cables and current transformers (CTs).
Lead a small team on assigned tasks.
Lay out and run phase wire (LVSWR).
Assist with training employees.
Complete complex engineering changes.
Install Mimic Bus.
Make coaxial cable.
Perform in-process inspections.
Create nameplates.
Identify and track shortages.
Assist with processing ship-loose items by identifying and collecting them and providing information to Quality Assurance.
Install communication cables, including CAT 5, CAT 6, fiber optic, and BriteSpot cables.
Terminate and run wire for MCC, SWGR, and harnesses according to wire diagrams.
Identify part discrepancies and write HFDs for corrections.
Promote a safety culture and attend safety meetings.
Keep work areas clean and well organized.
Adhere to manufacturing policies and practices to support ISO requirements.