Electrical Specialist

Electrical Specialist

The Electrical Specialist is responsible for performing advanced electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair activities in support of industrial construction, maintenance, turnaround, and capital projects. The position works on electrical distribution systems, motors, motor controls, transformers, switch gear, lighting systems, conduit and cable systems, and other electrical equipment within refinery, petrochemical, chemical, power generation, manufacturing, and other heavy industrial environments. The Electrical Specialist serves as a skilled technical resource in the field and is expected to independently perform complex electrical assignments, interpret electrical drawings and specifications, identify and troubleshoot electrical issues, and support safe and efficient project execution.

Work must be performed in accordance with applicable codes and standards, Company safety requirements, customer specifications, manufacturer requirements, and project quality standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required; completion of an electrical apprenticeship, technical program, or equivalent electrical training preferred. Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible industrial electrical construction, maintenance, or troubleshooting experience. Demonstrated experience working with industrial electrical distribution, power, motor control, and related electrical systems. Experience working in refinery, petrochemical, chemical, LNG, power generation, manufacturing, or other heavy industrial facilities preferred.

Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, equipment drawings, specifications, and construction documents. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electrical equipment and systems using appropriate test instruments and diagnostic methods. Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and safe work practices. Ability to successfully complete required Company, customer, and site-specific safety training, orientations, and access requirements.

Must possess and maintain any electrical license, registration, or certification required by the state or other applicable jurisdiction in which electrical work is performed, based on the duties and scope of work assigned. NCCER Electrical certification or other recognized electrical craft certification preferred. Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) preferred or ability to obtain one when required by project or customer assignment.

Valid driver's license and ability to meet Company driving requirements when driving on Company business is required.

Essential Functions:

Perform advanced electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair activities on industrial electrical systems and equipment. Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical distribution equipment, including switch gear, transformers, panel boards, motor control centers, disconnects, motors, starters, variable frequency drives, and related equipment within the employee's training and qualifications. Install and maintain conduit, cable tray, raceways, electrical supports, conductors, cables, grounding systems, and associated electrical components.

Perform conductor and cable pulling, routing, identification, termination, splicing, and connection activities in accordance with drawings, specifications, and applicable requirements. Install and terminate electrical equipment, panels, motors, control devices, and other electrical components. Read and interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, equipment drawings, construction drawings, specifications, and work packages. Troubleshoot electrical circuits, controls, equipment, and power-distribution systems to identify faults, failures, or abnormal operating conditions.

Perform electrical testing and diagnostic activities using approved test instruments and procedures within the employee's demonstrated training, qualification, and authorization. Verify installations for proper connections, polarity, grounding, labeling, torque, workmanship, and compliance with applicable drawings and specifications. Inspect electrical equipment, components, tools, and work areas and promptly report damaged, defective, unsafe, or nonconforming conditions. Assist with equipment energization, startup, commissioning, and functional verification activities when trained, qualified, authorized, and assigned.

Perform preventive and corrective electrical maintenance activities in accordance with approved work procedures and manufacturer recommendations. Identify material, equipment, drawing, access, constructability, or technical issues that may affect execution and promptly communicate concerns to supervision. Provide technical guidance and field support to electrical craft personnel as requested without assuming formal supervisory responsibility.…