Electrical Technician

Why Valvoline Global Operations?

At Valvoline Global Operations, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.

With a global presence, we develop future‑ready products and provide best‑in‑class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion.

The Electrical Technician will be responsible for performing diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and mechanical hardware, instruments in automotive test laboratory, and general facility equipment according to technical and safety needs and processes to support achieving business unit goals. Individual will also participate in establishing and maintaining safety protocols and processes.

• Installation, repair, and maintenance of the following (but not limited to):
  • Various electrical systems, electrical wiring, connections, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, lights, fixtures, and new equipment hookups around the facility.
  • Various electrical, electronic, and mechanical components, apparatus on multiple automotive test stands (IC‑Engine, EV/Hybrid, chassis dynamometer test stands, and bench rigs).
  • Process, signal, and control instrumentation on test stands (Thermocouples, pressure transducers/transmitters, flow meters, control valves, sensors, actuators, analog devices, digital relays, speed, torque, throttle, dyno‑command, etc.).
• Perform instrument calibration according to technical standards in the data‑acquisition systems on the test stands, maintain calibration records, periodic calibrations of calibrator units with external NIST certified labs.
• Performs periodic and preventive maintenance on assigned systems (pumps, motors, HVAC, compressor, etc.).
• Monitors control systems and equipment performance. Ensure proper operations of systems and minimize downtime. Maintain documentation and log of issues, corrective actions, and maintenance.
• Diagnose system problems, communicate to engineers/manager and take corrective actions as appropriate.
• Provide support for upgrading and improving existing systems.
• Safety and operations related upgrades, repairs.
• Perform plumbing using iron, PVC and copper pipes with silver soldering / brazing.
• Maintain and troubleshoot HVAC, air‑Humidity systems.
• Purchasing parts, components and consumable supplies used on the equipment, and test stand, and maintain inventory. Deal with external vendors for purchasing, repair and periodic calibrations.
• Schedule and work with external contractors on installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment.
• Maintains safe working practices and conditions; participate in safety inspections and identifying and correcting hazards. Maintain good housekeeping and follow good work practices.
• Operates industrial equipment (forklift, scissor lift, pallet jack) in order to safely and properly perform installation or maintenance of machinery.
• Provide support to engineers, operators, and other members of the team.
• Other duties and responsibilities as determined by Valvoline from time to time in its sole discretion.

• Minimum Associates Degree or Diploma in Electrical/ Electronic Technology or Mechatronics or Industrial systems & maintenance or equivalent related industrial experience is a plus.
• Able to operate computers, computerized systems and use Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong understanding of electrical fundamentals (such as: 3‑ph / 2‑ph AC voltage, DC, mV/mAdc, series / parallel ckts., RC/RL ckts., relay logic ckt., R/C/L/freq., impedance, elec. noise, isolation, grounding, etc.).
• Sound knowledge of standard electrical systems (such as wiring conduits, junction/breaker boxes, fuses, wiring of motors,…