Industrial Electrician

About the role

Albemarle is hiring an Industrial Electrician in Pasadena, Texas. This onsite position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing electrical systems and equipment that support safe, reliable, and efficient petrochemical manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical and electronic equipment used throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on motors, controls, lighting systems, switchgear, transformers, busses, circuit breakers, relays, and electrical distribution systems.
• Install, splice, terminate, test, and repair low‑ and medium‑voltage electrical systems, feeders, and associated equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, loop sheets, isometric drawings, and technical manuals.
• Utilize diagnostic and testing equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, frequency meters, and other electronic testing devices.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical control systems and motor‑related issues while maintaining accurate maintenance documentation.
• Install conduit, wiring, cable tray systems, and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Operate mobile equipment as required to support maintenance activities.
• Support hazardous waste management activities in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, and fellow craft personnel to establish priorities and safely execute work.
• Participate in cross‑training activities, including Instrument Technician responsibilities as required.
• Support plant uptime through overtime, call‑out, or shift coverage as needed.

Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Electrical State License or equivalent certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial electrical experience in a petrochemical, chemical, refining, manufacturing, or similar industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining and repairing industrial electrical systems and equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical controls, motors, and distribution systems.
• Working knowledge of alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) electrical systems.
• Experience with low‑ and medium‑voltage equipment, including switchgear, transformers, breakers, relays, and splicing.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance within a hazardous industrial environment.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions.

Preferred

• Associate of Science degree in Electrical Technology or a related field.
• Experience with petrochemical or chemical processing facilities.
• Knowledge of flare ignition systems, BMS systems, and advanced industrial control systems.
• Experience maintaining mobile equipment electrical systems.
• Instrumentation experience or willingness to cross‑train into Instrument Technician responsibilities.
• Strong problem‑solving and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to perform frequent walking, bending, stooping, climbing, crouching, twisting, reaching, and ladder work.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work at elevated heights and around moving mechanical equipment.
• Must possess the visual acuity, depth perception, color recognition, and hearing ability necessary to safely perform job duties.
• Ability to safely respond to plant alarms and emergency situations.
• Willingness to work around chemical manufacturing processes and follow all safety requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• A diverse array of resources to support professional and personal development.
• Collaborative culture that fosters well‑being and personal growth.