26-620.A - Electrician

Hilcorp; Levelland (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilcorp in Texas seeks an experienced electrical maintenance technician to perform skilled electrical work on machinery and production equipment. The role covers maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical components, control systems, and high voltage powerline related tasks with emphasis on safety and reliability.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in electrical maintenance, familiarity with electrical drawings, and the ability to work on a 24/7 on-call schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of electrical maintenance experience.
• Oil and gas field experience preferred.
• Bucket truck experience preferred.
• Knowledge of high voltage electricity, generator systems, switch gear, and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems and equipment including engines, motors, lighting, generators, and control systems.
• Reads and interprets electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Inspects, tests, calibrates, and adjusts controls or meters in the electrical system.
• Maintains electrical wiring systems per NEC and safety procedures.
• Troubleshoots electrical devices and performs repairs/modifications as needed.

Skills

Heavy manual tasks

Verbal & written communication

On-call availability

Safety discipline

Electrical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Bucket truck operation

Electrical testing equipment

High voltage safety training

Job description

Job Objective: Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled technical and repair work in electrical repairs and in maintaining electrical elements of machinery and mechanical equipment, such as engines, motors, lighting, generators, control and safety systems, communication equipment and production machines and equipment

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Performs skilled work installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment, including engines, motors, lighting, generators, control and safety systems, communication equipment, and production machines and equipment.
• Performs skilled work in placing and removing electrical components as well as repairing wires, cable conduit, and various electrical components.
• Performs installation, maintenance, and repairs of high voltage powerline systems, regulators, reclosers, capacitor banks, and substation equipment.
• Installs electrical conduit, cable, and vaults.
• Inspects, tests, calibrates, and adjusts various controls or meters used in the electrical system.
• Maintains electrical wiring systems, as required per NEC.
• Maintains safety practices and procedures.
• Troubleshoots electrical devices in operation and makes necessary repairs/modifications.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Performs electrical, instrument, analyzer, air conditioning, and heating repairs.
• Reads and understands electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Estimates cost, time, and materials for electrical projects.
• Oversees and coordinates electrical projects.
• Adheres to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation.
• Supports company vision and mission.
• Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Assists lease operators as needed.
• Maintains employee confidence and protects corporate assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Three (3) years minimum experience required in electrical maintenance.
• Preferred: Oil and gas field experience.
• Preferred: Experience operating a bucket truck to perform power line repairs and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of high voltage electricity, generator systems, switch gear, and safety training.
• Working knowledge of methods, materials, and tools used in electrical repair and maintenance work.
• Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Ability to follow proper methods, procedures and safety precautions of line work.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to accurately solve problems.
• Ability to be available 24 hours per day (on call for questions, emergencies, etc.).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, and the public.
• Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.

Education Requirements:

• Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent or any equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating sufficient knowledge, ability and skill to handle the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• None.