Electrical Maintenance Tech – Industrial Power Systems

Westlake Management Services; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Management Services in Lake Charles, LA seeks an Electrical/Instrument Technician to perform assignments for the Instrument & Controls Department based on Production requests. You will operate and maintain gear, coordinate outages, and troubleshoot motor drives and UPS systems.

The role requires 2–5 years field experience, TWIC card, and safety-focused practice in electrical environments. This on-site position emphasizes adherence to NFPA 70E and substation inspections.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with additional education in electrical/instrumentation
• 2–5 years field experience in Instrument/Electrical Field
• Background screening including motor vehicle record, drug testing & pre-employment physical required
• TWIC card required

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain switchgear and electrical power distribution equipment up to 13.8kV
• Perform switching and coordinate with Electric Utility and contractors for maintenance on electrical systems up to 230kV
• Repair and inspect high/low voltage wiring and systems
• Conduct periodic substation equipment inspections and meter readings
• Connect, disconnect and troubleshoot electric motors and motor starters
• Install, program and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives
• Maintain and troubleshoot UPS and Battery systems
• Install/replace electrical lighting and fixtures
• Follow NFPA 70E electrical safe work practices

Skills

Electrical power distribution

Switchgear operation

Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

NFPA 70E safety

Education

High school diploma plus electrical/instrumentation education

2–5 years field experience in Instrument/Electrical

Tools

Switchgear

VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives)

UPS/Battery systems

Electrical wiring & meters

Job description

Westlake Management Services in Lake Charles, LA seeks an Electrical/Instrument Technician to perform assignments for the Instrument & Controls Department based on Production requests. You will operate and maintain gear, coordinate outages, and troubleshoot motor drives and UPS systems.

The role requires 2–5 years field experience, TWIC card, and safety-focused practice in electrical environments. This on-site position emphasizes adherence to NFPA 70E and substation inspections.