Technician I - Electrical - Houston, TX

VetJobs•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Aggreko is hiring a Technician I - Electrical based at its North Houston, Texas service center. The role helps keep customers powered by maintaining, troubleshooting, and diagnosing repairs of electrical distribution equipment. Work takes place at the service center and customer sites, where the technician sets up and operates equipment independently or with other technicians. The position may require overtime, weekend work, travel to support customer operations, and standby availability outside regularly scheduled shifts. The technician must be able to perform the role’s physical duties safely, including working at ground-to-overhead levels, manipulating tools and small items, and completing the physical abilities assessment. The role offers technical training and career growth opportunities in a safety-focused environment working with new technology.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of hands-on experience testing, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing PLCs, switchgear, and electrical distribution equipment.
Ability to calculate nominal and effective tonnage and/or kW requirements.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC card or valid DOT medical card based on customer requirements.
Ability to move or lift objects typically under 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods, walk over uneven terrain with functional balance, and move the extremities and spine through a functional range of motion from ground/floor level to full overhead level.
Good finger dexterity, functional hand-eye coordination, and adequate grip strength to safely handle tools and stair railings or ladders.
Ability to pass the post-offer physical abilities assessment, including lifting 60 pounds, pushing/pulling 80 pounds, carrying 60 pounds, climbing stairs and ladders, climbing while carrying objects weighing 15 pounds, stooping, kneeling, and squatting.
Availability to travel to work locations as needed and be on standby outside regularly scheduled shifts.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on electrical distribution equipment.
Troubleshoot equipment failures at the shop and customer sites, diagnose issues, and execute repairs.
Set up and operate equipment independently or alongside fellow technicians.
Work overtime and weekends, and travel as needed to support customer operations.
Remain available for the assigned schedule and standby work outside regularly scheduled shifts when required.