Electrical Specialist IV

BGSF; Sabine Pass (TX); On-site; USD 89,544 - 96,432; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking an Electrical Specialist IV in Sabine Pass, Texas. This role involves the installation and maintenance of electrical systems in a long-term contract setting. Candidates should have over 7 years of relevant experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and a solid understanding of safety and compliance protocols. This position requires local expertise in electrical systems, particularly within the oil and gas industry.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in electrical maintenance, industrial electrical systems, or field service roles.
• Experience with medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of NEC and preventive maintenance protocols.

Responsibilities

• Installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to ensure operational safety and efficiency.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting electrical equipment

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Preventive maintenance strategies

Mentoring junior electricians

Safety compliance

Tools

MCCs

Switchgear

Transformers

Motors

Job description

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This range is provided by BGSF. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$65.00/hr - $70.00/hr

Electrical Specialist IV

Onsite in Sabine Pass, Texas - must be local to the Port Arthur/Beaumont Texas area

Long term contract - multi-year project

Responsibilities

The Electrical Specialist is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems. They will work with a team of engineers, technicians, and other professionals to ensure that electrical systems are operating safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in electrical maintenance, industrial electrical systems, or field service roles
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical equipment (e.g., MCCs, switchgear, transformers, motors)
• Proven track record in identifying equipment failures and driving root cause analysis (informal and formal RCFA, low to high IRAT)
• History of working cross-functionally with engineering, planning, and operations teams to improve system reliability
• Familiarity with NEC, site installation standards, general practices (GPs), and preventive maintenance protocols
• Experience mentoring junior electricians or technicians: running toolbox talks, job shadowing, or leading technical training
• Strong understanding of preventative and predictive maintenance strategies, and experience optimizing PM tasks based on field observation and failure data
• Exposure to reliability improvement initiatives (e.g., bad actor programs, infrastructure planning, RCM participation)
• Comfortable specifying repair scopes and evaluating craftsmanship quality — with a focus on safety and compliance

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Industries

• Oil and Gas