Electrical Technician Operations & Maintenance

Integrity Trade Services; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in utility services seeks an Electrical Technician for Operations & Maintenance. The role focuses on maintaining plant electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and performing diagnostics and repairs. This contract position provides a competitive hourly wage, with opportunities for full-time hiring.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Qualifications

• Must pass Mechanical, Reading, and Math Aptitude tests.
• Valid in-state motor vehicle operator’s license required.
• General working knowledge of electrical installation and systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of plant electrical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and practices.
• Participate in continuous improvement of maintenance procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Diagnostics

Electrical systems knowledge

Communication

Education

Associate degree or Journeyman Electrician license

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Electrical Technician — Operations & Maintenance

This is a contract position with an opportunity to be hired full-time.

Integrity Trade Services is partnering with a local utility company to hire an Electrical Technician — Operations & Maintenance.

At Power Plant, a 3x1 Combined Cycle plant, the Operations & Maintenance Electrician performs regular preventive maintenance, troubleshoots, operates, tests, supervises outage and plant improvement work, and maintains documentation on all power plant electrical equipment and systems.

Job Location : Nueces Bay, Corpus Christi TX 78402

Job Start Date : 7 / 15 / 25

50 / hour (DOE)

Why choose Integrity Trade Services?

At ITS, we offer our employees a competitive salary paid weekly and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Job Description :

In so doing, the Electrical O&M Technician keeps power plant electrical equipment in optimum operating condition; provides safety and environmental stewardship in his / her area of expertise; ensures compliance with all applicable Federal and State regulations and plant procedures; and develops and participates in continuous improvement of plant operating and maintenance procedures to ensure optimal, consistent, and safe operation.

• Cross functional skills should be in the areas of administration, mechanical, power plant operations, and instrumentation and controls.

Key Responsibilities :

• Responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostics, installation, and repair of plant electrical equipment. Equipment includes high, medium, and low voltage switchgear, generators, exciters, step-up and step-down transformers, motors, breakers, contactors, MODs, PTs, CTs, cable and conduits, station batteries, UPS systems and other electrical equipment.
• Performs troubleshooting, diagnostics, installation, and repair of plant electrical equipment.
• Initiates and follows through on electrical projects to improve plant processes and / or safety.
• Plans and implements the electrical maintenance and preventative maintenance programs and oversees supplementary electrical contractors during outages and provides QA / QC for work of contractors to ensure that CPS Energy's standards are met.
• Documents current, past, and future work and / or improvements.
• Familiar with safe electrical work practices, including : Lock-out / Tag-out, High Voltage testing, and High Voltage grounding.
• Provides recommendations for process improvements and is willing to train others in all aspects of the improvements.
• Cross-trains other O&M Technicians, as assigned, to support plant maintenance needs.
• Participates in plant-sponsored operator and maintenance training and continuing training.
• Practices situational leadership, safety, and environmental stewardship.
• Perform tasks in inclement weather and hazardous environments.
• Perform 24-7 Call-Duty on a rotational basis to respond to abnormal system conditions.
• Dependable, reliable and predictable attendance is required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Sr. Manager Plant Ops & Maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must pass Mechanical, Reading and Math Aptitude test to be considered for an interview.
• Must possess a valid, in-state motor vehicle operator’s license at all times.
• Associate degree from an accredited college, or Journeymen Electrician license or certification in lieu of degree.
• Progressive work experience as a technician in a related industry such as oil & gas or utilities.
• General working knowledge of electricity, switchgear, protective relays, motors, generators, high voltage transformers feeders, cables, and UPS systems, including a general theoretical understanding.
• Must be able to properly use meters, meggers, high voltage testers, electrical protective equipment, and similar instruments.
• Strong ability to read and understand schematics, logic diagrams, electrical circuitry, P&IDs, technical manuals, and instructions and be able to apply this understanding to electrical work.
• Must be able to work in a high-performance work environment and respond to callouts or overtime with minimal supervision.
• Strong ability to understand procedures and instructions required for the competent support of power plant operations and maintenance.
• All employees have the responsibility to the customer and their co-workers to meet the plant’s objectives and customer’s needs in both an accurate and timely manner.
• Must have excellent communication and team skills, including a working knowledge of Excel and PC based applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an Industrial Electrician.
• Demonstrated experience in a power, steam generation, or other industrial facility is desirable.
• Combined Cycle power plant experience is preferred.
• Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts with weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, work load and plant conditions.
• On call" status will periodically be required.
• All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a pre-employment physical examination and drug screening; and random drug screening during employment.
• Extensive smoking restrictions exist in and around the facility.

Physical Demands

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Why choose Integrity Trade Services?

At ITS, we offer our employees a competitive salary paid weekly and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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