CRAFT TECHNICIAN - SR. CRAFT TECHNICIAN - Electrician

Southwest Research Institute Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a maintenance electrician to perform electrical work, support remodels and new construction, and assist with test engine setups. You will procure materials, troubleshoot issues, and operate hand tools and shop equipment on a rotating on-call schedule.

Applicants should have 4+ years of experience in maintaining motors, starters, pumps, and related systems, plus the ability to read blueprints and one-line diagrams and a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years: Maintenance and repair of motors, pumps, heaters, and related components.
• Experience reading blueprints and one-line diagrams.
• Valid/clear driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical work and safe installations.
• Support building remodeling, maintenance and new construction.
• Assist with test engine setups and equipment upgrades.
• Procure electrical parts and materials as needed.
• Respond to malfunctions promptly to minimize downtime.
• Operate tools and shop equipment safely, including drill presses and band saws.
• Work rotating on-call schedule as required.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Conduit bending

Blueprint reading

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Drill press

Band saws

Power tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Who We Are:

With almost 70 years of experience as an independent research, development, and evaluation laboratory for fuels and lubricants, we are well qualified to tackle challenges affecting marine vessels and locomotives, trucks and automobiles, and even hand-held power tools. By joining our team, you will receive $500 on your first paycheck (minus applicable taxes).

Objectives of this Role:

• Perform electrical work.
• Support building remodeling, maintenance and new construction.
• Support new and existing test engine set ups.
• Procure materials for electrical work.
• Works to meet completion deadlines while occasionally working overtime.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and be able to apply it on the job.
• Work alongside other personnel and have good communication skills.
• Safely operate hand tools as well as larger shop equipment (i.e. drill press, band saws).
• Responds to electrical malfunctions in a timely manner to keep laboratory downtime to a minimum.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues for buildings and laboratories with their own tools and tools provide by the shop.
• Safely operate work trucks and forklifts.
• Must have experience in conduit bending using manual and electric benders.
• Work to do a job take off to procure the required materials to perform the job.
• Must have a good driving record and good work attendance.
• Order electrical parts and materials to perform electrical work and to maintain parts in stock such as electrical wire, breakers, fuses conduit, strut, etc.
• Work with engineers to develop the electrical systems for new testing and upgrade of older tests and components.
• Follow written and verbal instructions to troubleshoot and repair/replace motors and motor starters, solenoids breakers, fuses, pumps and occasionally support the maintenance technicians.
• Will be required to be on a rotating call out schedule.

Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Shift work required.
• 4+ years: Experience performing maintenance and repairs of motors, brakers, motor starters, pumps and heaters and troubleshooting chillers and boilers in support of maintenance technicians.
• 4+ years: Troubleshooting other equipment and motors to verify repairs and ordering materials as needed.
• Experience reading blueprints and one-line diagrams.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas

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