Master Electrician

About the role

Master Electrician responsible for troubleshooting and repairing electrical problems with oil‑field equipment. Works from manuals and schematics, operates and tests repaired equipment to ensure proper performance, and ensures work meets specifications and safety regulations. Plans electrical system additions or modifications on secondary circuits and works on secondary electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, calibrate and repair low, medium and high voltage electrical motor controls, electrical systems and pumps & motors.
• Maintain and repair electrical hardware such as motor controllers.
• Install electrical and electronic conduit, wiring, and controllers.
• Weld and fabricate brackets and framework for new and rehab construction.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments.
• Practice and promote safety, including assessing risks before starting tasks, performing only authorized activities, and utilizing appropriate PPE.
• Work effectively with other plant personnel to resolve problems not necessarily related to electrical.
• Operate mobile equipment needed for the job in a safe manner and within plant guidelines (forklift, man lift, bucket truck, auger).
• Actively participate in and contribute to training necessary for the position.
• Perform other duties, including those not related to the craft, as directed by the Electrical Supervisor.
• Occasionally oversee contractors when needed.
• Respond to call‑outs during non‑work hours as needed.
• Make estimates of material requirements and prepare requisitions and reports.
• Maintain personal safety and the safety of all others in the assigned area.
• Familiar with Lock Out/Tag Out/Try Out processes.
• Troubleshoot all electrical systems and make recommendations for upgrades, repairs, maintenance, etc.
• Maintain work area in a clean and organized condition.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in overhead line work (power lines, power poles, transformers, transformer banks, line fuses).
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, schematics, and electrical diagrams.
• Ability to plan electrical system additions or modifications on secondary circuits.
• Commitment to safety policies and practices, including risk assessment and proper PPE use.
• Familiarity with Lock Out/Tag Out/Try Out procedures.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to recommend upgrades, repairs, and maintenance.
• Capability to operate mobile equipment safely (forklift, man lift, bucket truck, auger).
• Ability to train and mentor other personnel.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

• Installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of low, medium, and high voltage motor controls, pumps, and motors.
• Repair of electrical hardware such as motor controllers.
• Installation of conduit, wiring, and electronic controllers.
• Welding and fabrication of brackets and structural frameworks.
• Use of schematics, manuals, and electrical diagrams for troubleshooting.
• Operation of mobile equipment (forklift, man lift, bucket truck, auger) in compliance with plant guidelines.
• Estimating material requirements and preparing requisitions and reports.
• Oversight of contractors when required.