Electrician

Thompson Pipe Group; Alvarado (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental

Life Benefits

Company Matched 401K retirement plan

Training and Development

$1,000 Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Thompson Pipe Group in the Dallas area seeks an experienced Electrician to install and maintain electrical wiring, fixtures, and systems in industrial settings. The role requires 7 years of quality industrial electrical experience, ability to read schematics, and proficiency with PLCs, VFDs, sensors and encoders.

Responsibilities include conduit installation, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with electrical codes.

Qualifications

• 7 years of quality industrial electrical experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of variable drives and automation components.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, sensors and encoders.
• Ability to troubleshoot analog controls and wiring.
• Familiar with NEMA standards.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair electrical wiring, systems, and fixtures in buildings.
• Install conduit and connect wiring to circuit breakers.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical components.
• Ensure compliance with NEMA electrical codes.
• Test systems for proper operation and safety.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Install and program VFDs.

Skills

Industrial electrical experience

Read schematics

PLC knowledge

VFD knowledge

Troubleshooting

Electrical codes

Tools proficiency

Blueprints reading

Education

High school diploma

Formal apprenticeship

Electrical license recommended

Tools

PLC

VFD

Test meters

Conduit installation

Job description

Thompson Pipe Group is currently looking for an Electrician.

Scheduled Shift: M-F 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Subject to change based on the needs of the business.)

What We Offer

• Medical, Vision and Dental, Life Benefits
• Life & Supplement Life
• Company Matched 401K retirement plan
• Training and Development
• $1,000.00 Referral Bonus Program

Overview

The Electrician will install and maintain the electrical wiring, fixtures, and systems in buildings.

Essential Functions

• Installs and repairs electrical wiring, systems, and fixtures in buildings to meet NEMA standards.
• Installs conduit to facility electrical wires and cables.
• Trouble shoot and repair mechanical and electrical components
• Ensures conduit complies with NEMA electrical codes.
• Installs circuit breakers and other electrical hardware and connects wiring to them.
• Connects electrical systems to powerlines to provide electricity to the building.
• Tests electrical systems to ensure proper installation and operation.
• Inspects electrical systems to determine whether repairs are needed.
• Replaces conduit and wiring as needed.
• Replaces circuit breakers as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• And other duties as assigned
• Knowledge of how to troubleshoot PLC.
• Install and program VFD’s

Requirements

• 7 years of quality Industrial Electrical experience - Required.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical systems and wiring.
• Knowledge with variable drives
• Knowledge with automated machines and an expert understanding of all related devices. (AC/DC Drives, proximity sensors, photo eye’s, encoders, PLC, VFD and transducers).
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot analog controls
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Proficient in the use of test meters and other diagnostic equipment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Required Education and experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship and valid electrician’s license recommended but not required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring.
• Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear.Prolonged periods standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders or scaffolding.
• The employee must occasionally lift or move products and supplies, up to 75 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OT will be required as needed. This position regularly requires weekend work.

Travel

*Must pass background Investigation and pre-employment physical and alcohol/drug testing*

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Have a valid driver’s license

EOE/AA – M/F/Vet/Disability

Thompson Pipe Group – Dallas Equal Opportunity Employer, and we pride ourselves on recruiting, employing, training, compensating, and promoting regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.