Electrician

Industrial Electrician - Pasadena, Texas (Onsite)

This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing electrical systems and equipment that support safe, reliable, and efficient petrochemical manufacturing operations.

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical and electronic equipment used throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on motors, controls, lighting systems, switch gear, transformers, busbars, 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.
• Diagnose 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.

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

• 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.

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Resources to support professional and personal growth.

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