Maintenance Electrician (Industrial) - Vallourec
Houston, TX 77001
About the Job
Vallourec Star is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician with 3-phase, 480V, and industrial troubleshooting experience to assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand, power, and precision measuring tools.
Summary:
Seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician with 3-phase, 480V, and industrial troubleshooting experience to assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand, power, and precision measuring tools. The Electrician diagnoses malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem and maintain production machinery throughout the plant which consists of heat treatment operations, Hydrotester, threading equipment and controls. The Electrician is responsible for the connection of wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components. Responsible for observing and following all safety regulations with required PPE.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Ability to assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus and fixtures
Maintain electrical equipment to meet regulatory codes at the country, state and federal levels
Perform rigging activities, safety-related functions and other miscellaneous electrical functions
Demonstrate safe and proficient use of shop tools (both hand and power)
Demonstrate mechanical knowledge
Competent with programming of VFD’s
Must possess demonstrated ability to safely utilize a forklift and high lift
Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot PLC’s
Must be physically capable of performing work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures
Proficient in testing and troubleshooting electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and megaohmeters, to ensure compatibility and safety of system
Perform installation and maintenance work as part of a team of skilled trade workers
Perform duties in a work environment that will be hot, cold, dirty and fast-paced
Self-starter yet able to take orders as directed
Other duties as assigned
Preferred Technical Skills
Basic Electricity & Electronics
DC Equipment & Controls
Batteries & DC Circuits
Single-Phase Motors
Transformers & AC Circuits
Three-Phase Systems
Electrical Measuring Instruments
AC Control Equipment
Electrical Safety & Protection
Electrical Troubleshooting
Power Supplies
Digital Logic Systems
Input/Output Devices
Ability to read Electrical Schematics and mechanical blueprints
Ladder logic knowledge
Variable Frequency Drives
Programmable Logic Controllers
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred Electrician License or two year electrical program
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background, drug and work screen
Must be available to work 12 hour day and night shifts, weekends, call-outs and overtime