Electrical Testing Lead

TAS Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TAS Energy seeks an Electrical Testing Lead to guide shop-floor electrical testing operations, coordinating with assembly teams, production supervisors, and project managers involved in industrial power distribution systems.

The role requires organized, proactive leadership and hands-on oversight of testing processes, with emphasis on safety, standards, and timely execution in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Five+ years factory experience in electrical testing or related field.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with safety regulations and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Guide and direct the testing assembly workers on the shop floor.
• Develop and implement processes to support production.
• Delegate work to testing crew per supervisor instructions.
• Enforce standards and regulatory compliance.
• Report defective material or unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Maintain clean, safe work area per TAS standards.
• Complete tasks according to manufacturing schedule with minimal supervision.
• Document tasks and test results as required by jobs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by TAS.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team building

Tools & measurement

Blueprint reading

Communication

Autonomy

Education

High School diploma / GED

Master Electrician’s License

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Electrical Testing Lead’s role is to guide and direct electrical testing operations on the shop floor, interfacing directly with shop electrical assembly team members, the production supervisor, production managers, and project managers. The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in organizing, operating, and managing a successful operation engaged in the design, manufacture and fielding of industrial power distribution systems.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Electrical Testing Lead’s role is to guide and direct electrical testing operations on the shop floor, interfacing directly with shop electrical assembly team members, the production supervisor, production managers, and project managers. The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in organizing, operating, and managing a successful operation engaged in the design, manufacture and fielding of industrial power distribution systems.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Guide and direct the activities of the electrical testing assembly workers on the shop floor.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to support production.
• Responsible for executing instructions from the Production Supervisor by delegating work to the testing crew.
• Assists in enforcing standards and complying with regulations.
• Report on defective material or questionable conditions to the department supervisor
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and equipment that follow TAS’ prescribed safety regulations.
• Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedule with minimum supervision.
• Complete and record documentation as required by specific jobs
• Other responsibility as assigned by TAS.

JOB SKILLS

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively direct, coach, and build high-performing teams.
• Use and be familiar with assembly and measuring tools, interpret visual aids, and able to perform simple shop math.
• Ability to effectively coordinate and supervise multiple work orders and manage conflicting priorities.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and following product specifications and work instructions.
• Knowledge of and training in forklift, manlift, and overhead crane operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast paced, often changing environment.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• High School diploma, GED, Master Electrician’s License or equivalent experience.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of five years of related factory experience.
• Strong knowledge of industry "best practices" relating to electrical power distribution systems.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to motivate teams, drive performance, resolve conflicts, and maintain a positive, accountable work environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, one-line diagrams and wiring diagrams and assist in the checking procedure for the same.
• Strong computer proficiency, including experience with ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and data entry/reporting tools.
• Familiarity with various testing practices such as Loop Tests, Point to Point Tests, Function Tests, etc.
• Must have a good command of the English language, both written and verbal.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• 3 years of electrical testing experience.
• Power generation plant experience, particularly with gas turbines
• Experience with large industrial power units, Power networks, chillers and chiller systems

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work performed in a non-climate-controlled shop environment
• Exposed to any number of elements such as hot and cold temperatures, but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods throughout the workday, up to 10 hours per day (with a lunch break in between), up to 6 days per week
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, twist, reach (forward and overhead), and maintain balance.
• Occasional sitting, kneeling, crouching, and crawling may be required
• Frequent bending at the waist and twisting movements are required]