Electrical Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Valid/current Texas journeyman's or Master Electrician license.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Powerline or powerline-build experience.
• Oilfield electrical experience.
• Previous experience in a closely related position, preferably in the Oil and Gas industry.
• Discipline-appropriate certification(s), if applicable, or equivalent professional experience.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely describe field conditions and recommend remediation steps.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player, including with people over whom the employee may have no direct authority, and willingness to assist others.
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Must meet all conditional job offer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Install conduit, raceways, cable trays, wire, cable, panels, junction boxes, and grounding and bonding systems.
• Measure, cut, bend, and thread conduit.
• Support and maintain motors, motor control centers (MCCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and lighting and power distribution panels.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical faults.
• Follow OSHA standards, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) energy control procedures, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Diagnose complex failures in 480V to medium- and high-voltage distribution systems, switchgear, protective relays, and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).
• Troubleshoot and configure VFDs and MCCs, and interface with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) or Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Perform advanced testing, including insulation resistance testing (meggering), infrared thermography, breaker testing, and transformer oil sampling.
• Interpret and update electrical schematics, P&IDs, and single-line drawings to accurately reflect field changes.
• Lead LOTO isolation plans for complex turnarounds, write JSAs, and mentor Level I technicians or apprentices.
• Work with vendors and subcontractors as required.
• Comply with Management of Change (MOC) requirements for plant modifications.
• Apply skills and knowledge efficiently and seek opportunities for improvement, cost savings, and simplification.
• Promote high SSHE standards and take responsibility for personal and others' safety while minimizing production impact and maximizing operational availability.
• Use Observation Safety Techniques (OST) to report safe and unsafe acts.
• Participate actively in a responsible waste management system.
• Attend and participate in the Operations morning shift meeting.