Industrial Controls Electrician, l

Description

Novate Solution’s, Inc. is an Industrial Technology Services firm with 20+ years of providing professional engineering design, turnkey project implementation, and support services for the technology that runs industrial production facilities. Our clients are large scale industrial facilities that rely on us for our expertise and high-quality implementation of process control systems, information software, instrumentation, industrial networks, SCADA/BMS, measurement, inspection, motion, and state-of-the-art Industry 4.0 technologies.

Primary work location is the East Bay/Fremont area. This individual must have the ability to be client facing, have general awareness of multiple industrial environments, provide support initiative and be extremely organized. The ideal individual is curious with an investigative mindset, wants to resolve complex issues and problems, is a team player and works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

If you are looking for a role that will provide exciting challenges with an opportunity for continuous learning from industry veterans, Novate Solutions is interested in chatting with you.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Industrial troubleshooting experience in an automation or controls environment.
• Self‑starter, highly self‑motivated, and driven to take initiative.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and strong time‑management skills.

• Provide off‑site client support as needed for process failures and support for automation solutions.
• Provide input and recommendations to help client self‑resolve issues, understand the implication of those recommendations, and anticipate efficiency, compliance, safety and operational needs.
• Complete new equipment installations for various control components, such as instrumentation, sensors, I/O, VFDs, servo drives, etc.
• Monitor client systems for active events with an eye towards preventing client downtime.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.
• Accurately report work to electronic time‑sheet applications daily.

• Experience installing raceway, conduit, bending conduit per NEC code.
• Working knowledge of current NEC code, and ability to read and apply code.
• Knowledge of electrical principles.
• Ability to interpret drawings and schematics.
• Experience with low‑voltage signaling circuits.
• Experience with installing and troubleshooting instrumentation is a bonus.
• Experience with installing and basic troubleshooting of VFDs.
• Must maintain a clean driving record and be able to pass a driving background check; must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Understands basic construction principles.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Adhere to company safety policies and procedures, including identifying safety hazards and encouraging safe work.
• Establish rapport with customers and other tradespeople.
• Work independently and with others.
• Take ownership of issues and communicate with the team.
• Use PPE, LOTO, and fall protection systems per OSHA requirements.
• Be punctual, organized, and communicate effectively.

• Awareness of remote conference tools such as Zoom, Webex, and Teams.
• Project coordination or management experience.

• Valid Journeyman License/Electrician Certification or equivalent per local and state requirements (preferred). Novate will support application, training and reciprocity as required if not currently licensed.

• Communication
• Results Driven
• Critical Thinking
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Work Independently

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work that requires bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, turning, standing, and balance.
• Work in outdoor weather conditions and industrial environments.
• Work carefully and safely around machinery and equipment.
• Possible overnight travel.

Work at sites within the Bay Area, Napa Valley, and San Joaquin Valley.
Occasional out‑of‑state and/or overnight travel (10%).

The applicant, upon offer, must successfully pass a comprehensive background check that will include Federal (NCIC), State and Local criminal background, and obtain certification from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in order to work in elevated security environments.

Secure work environments prohibit anyone who has been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony; or who has any misdemeanor conviction for a violent or sex crime; as required by applicable Federal agencies, as allowed by California law and directed by our customers.

Must have a current valid California Class C driver’s license.

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement

Novate is an Equal Opportunity Employer.