Electrician

World Oil; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

World Oil Recycling is seeking a Plant Electrician to maintain and improve electrical systems at our Compton, CA facility. You will perform preventative maintenance on motor controllers, VFDs, and related equipment, and install conduit for new machinery as required.

Responsibilities include wiring, documenting changes, managing parts, and coordinating with clients and other trades to ensure safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Must pass drug and alcohol test per company policy.
• Industrial/petroleum processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and corrects problems in electrical systems for the plant.
• Installs new electrical equipment per code and plant needs.
• Runs wire and conduit for equipment and instrumentation.
• Documents changes to electrical systems in plant drawings.
• Maintains inventory levels of critical supplies and equipment.
• Documents corrective actions in the maintenance system.
• Coordinates installation with clients and other tradespeople.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Conduit installation

Motor controllers & VFDs

Wiring

Documentation & drawings

Inventory management

Communication with trades

Job description

Join Our Team!!

At World Oil Recycling, we strive to be an employer of choice by recruiting, developing, and retaining a high performing and diverse workforce. As a family‑owned company, our focus in work life balance fosters a healthy, safe, and productive work environment for all employees.

World Oil Recycling values its amazing workforce that has contributed to the company’s success for over 80 years! Learn more about us at: https://worldoilcorp.com/about-us/.

Position Summary:

The Plant Electrician is responsible for maintaining the plant electrical equipment in optimal condition. This includes performing preventative maintenance on motor controllers, VFD’s, and other equipment and troubleshooting electrical faults. The Plant Electrician is also in charge of installing and running conduit for new equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Troubleshoots and corrects problems in electrical systems associated with petroleum processing facility.
• Installs new electrical equipment as per state and local code and meet changing demands.
• Runs wire and conduit for electrical equipment and instrumentation.
• Documents changes to electrical systems in plant electrical drawings.
• Maintains inventory levels of critical supplies and equipment.
• Documents corrective actions in the plant maintenance management system.
• Communicates with clients and other tradespeople to coordinate the installation of electrical systems.

Other Functions:

• Complies with safe work practices, policies, and processes at all times.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This role supervises the following positions.
• The job provides advice to peers that they must consider carefully before making a decision.
• The job provides information to Supervisors/Management that they use in making a decision.

Required Qualifications:

As part of the Company’s employment screening process, any applicant to whom an offer of employment is made must pass a test for controlled substances, under the procedures of World Oil Drug & Alcohol policy. Employment offers are conditioned on a negative test result.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of World Oil and its subsidiaries to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, sex/gender, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military/veteran status, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other status protected by state or federal law.