Electrician

UNITED AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE INC; El Campo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Agricultural Cooperative is seeking an experienced Electrician to install, service, and repair electrical systems across grain handling, bagging, cotton facilities, and warehouses. The role requires strong troubleshooting, safety awareness, and the ability to work across multiple sites in Texas.

You will read schematics, support PLCs and VFDs, and participate in on-call rotations during peak seasons, with a day shift and full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Texas electrician license required.
• Valid Texas driver's license with clean record.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical systems, equipment, wiring, fixtures, controls, and components.
• Diagnose electrical problems involving motors, circuits, control systems, machinery, and production equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, diagrams, equipment manuals, and blueprints.
• Assist with PLC/controls and VFD-related work; troubleshoot I/Os, sensors, relays and motor starters.
• Provide on-call and extended hours during peak agricultural seasons.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical wiring

PLC/VFD control systems

Reading schematics/diagrams

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Texas electrician license

Valid Texas driver’s license

Journeyman Electrician License (preferred)

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Bagging Plant - EC - El Campo, TX 77437, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Skilled Labor - Trades, Primary Purpose:

The Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems, controls, motors, and equipment throughout United Agricultural Cooperative facilities.

This position provides hands-on electrical support for United Ag's agricultural and operations, including grain elevators, feed and bagging operations, cotton facilities, warehouses, retail facilities, and other company locations.

The Electrician plays an important role in minimizing equipment downtime and maintaining safe, reliable operations. The successful employee must demonstrate strong electrical troubleshooting abilities, mechanical aptitude, safety awareness, and the ability to respond effectively to operational needs, particularly during peak agricultural seasons.

Education, Licensing & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Texas electrician license appropriate for assigned duties.
• Valid Texas driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation.

Preferred

• Current Texas Journeyman Electrician License.
• Electrical experience.
• Agricultural, grain, feed mill, cotton gin, manufacturing, or production-facility experience.
• Experience with three-phase electrical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting motors and motor-control systems.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting and working with VFDs.
• Experience with automation and control systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Electrical Maintenance & Repair

• Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical systems, equipment, wiring, fixtures, controls, and components.
• Diagnose electrical problems involving motors, circuits, control systems, machinery, and production equipment.
• Install and repair conduit, wiring, disconnects, breakers, panels, motor controls, and related electrical components.
• Troubleshoot and repair single-phase and three-phase electrical systems.
• Test electrical systems and components using appropriate diagnostic and electrical testing equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, diagrams, equipment manuals, and blueprints.
• Assist with new equipment installations, facility modifications, and electrical improvement projects.
• Perform preventative and predictive electrical maintenance to reduce equipment failures and operational downtime.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of repairs, maintenance, materials, and completed work.

Industrial Controls; PLCs & VFDs

• Troubleshoot and support equipment utilizing Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Diagnose electrical and control-related equipment failures.
• Assist with troubleshooting PLC inputs/outputs, sensors, relays, contactors, motor starters, control circuits, and associated equipment.
• Troubleshoot, configure, reset, and replace VFDs within the employee's level of training and authorization.
• Work with equipment manufacturers, vendors, contractors, and technical support when advanced troubleshooting or programming is required.
• Develop working knowledge of United Ag's automated equipment and control systems.
• Complete company-required PLC, VFD, controls, equipment, and safety training following hire.

Agricultural & Production Equipment

Provide electrical support for equipment that may include:

• Grain handling and elevator systems
• Conveyors and augers
• Bucket elevators
• Feed mill and bagging equipment
• Motors and motor control systems
• Pumps and fans
• Compressors
• Cotton gin and warehouse equipment
• Automated production equipment
• Lighting and facility electrical systems
• Other agricultural machinery

Emergency & Seasonal Operational Support

• Respond promptly to electrical failures affecting production or facility operations.
• Troubleshoot equipment downtime and work safely and efficiently to restore operations.
• Coordinate repairs with facility managers and operational employees.
• Participate in an on-call rotation or emergency response as assigned.
• Work extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays when operational needs require.
• Provide additional availability during grain, cotton, and other peak agricultural seasons.

Safety & Compliance

• Perform electrical work in accordance with applicable electrical codes, regulations, manufacturer requirements, and United Ag safety procedures.
• Follow established lockout/tagout and electrical safe work practices.
• Properly use PPE and electrical testing equipment.
• Identify and immediately address or report electrical hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe operating condition.
• Coordinate with United Ag Safety and Operations personnel, as required.
• Maintain required licenses, credentials, and company-required training.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and motor controls.
• Working knowledge of PLCs and VFDs preferred.
• Ability to safely use electrical meters, testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems under production pressure.
• Ability to prioritize emergency repairs and routine maintenance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with operators, managers, vendors, and contractors.
• Ability to work independently across multiple United Ag locations.
• Strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and working in physically demanding positions. Employees may work on ladders or elevated surfaces and in confined or restricted areas when appropriately trained and authorized.

Work may occur indoors and outdoors and may involve exposure to heat, cold, dust, noise, vibration, electrical hazards, machinery, moving equipment, and agricultural environments.

The employee must be able to safely perform the physical functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, United Agricultural Cooperative, Inc. does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law.

Additionally, the Company does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.