Electrician- Austin Industrial (Houston, TX)

About the role

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Read blueprints and schematics proficiently to perform duties.
• Install and modify cable tray using hand tools and power tools.
• Bend and cut conduit using hand saws, hand tube bending equipment, as well as power and hydraulic cutting and tube bending devices.
• Use cable pulling methods to run cable through specified pathways.
• Use specialized electrical tools such as ohm meters, multi-meters, and terminating devices.
• Terminate low voltage equipment and cable/wiring.
• Apply mechanical and electrical knowledge of components relative to an Industrial Plant.
• Troubleshoot equipment and systems for electrical malfunctions.
• Identify different types, gauges, and colors of cables and wires.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as an Industrial Electrician.
• Knowledge of basic electrical theory (e.g., Ohm’s Law).
• Licensed Journeyman Electrician.
• National Center for Construction Education and Research’s (NCCER) certification for Industrial Journeyman Electrician.
• Must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States (Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position).

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Journeyman-level experience.
• Certifications/Licenses: Journeyman TDLR, NCCER, TWIC card, and Driver’s License.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
• May require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.
• May require working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
• Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies.
• Exercise sound judgment, solve problems, maintain attention to detail, and effectively manage stress.
• Adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.