Electrician (La Porte, Tx) - Austin Industrial

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 to customers 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.
• Perform 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.
• 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, and DL.

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.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work 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.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, solve problems, maintain attention to detail, manage stress, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.