Electrician - Houston, TX

Watco; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Paid on-the-job training

Watco University programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Watco is hiring an Electrician in Houston, TX to install, maintain, test, and repair electrical systems in industrial settings. You will ensure code compliance, safety, and reliability while troubleshooting and mentoring apprentices.

The role requires hands-on experience and precise workmanship. The position offers on-the-job training, opportunities for advancement, and a culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of progressive electrical experience in commercial/industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical work in accordance with NEC, OSHA, NFPA 70E and local codes.
• Diagnose problems with systems and components using test equipment.
• Lay out, install, and test wiring, conduit, fixtures, and panels; apply load knowledge.
• Read blueprints and schematics to complete installations.
• Measure and install conduit and feeder cables; terminate wiring.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures and wear PPE.
• Handle materials up to 80 lbs; work from ladders and lifts.
• Mentor electrical apprentices and supervise on-site tasks.
• Perform testing to verify energization readiness.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects as directed by leadership.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Conduit installation

Safety procedures

Electrical testing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Journeyman Electrician license

TWIC card

OSHA 10/30 (preferred)

Tools

Multimeters

Megohmmeters

Oscilloscopes

Power analyzers

Job description

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all on the same team. One Watco.

Here's What You Can Expect From Watco

• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Training for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco's Safe Performance Center
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

Location: 14035 Industrial Rd., Houston, TX 77015

The Electrician installs, maintains, tests, and repairs electrical systems and equipment while ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and in compliance with applicable codes and standards. The Electrician has strong troubleshooting skills, hands-on electrical experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform electrical work in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), OSHA standards, NFPA 70E, and applicable local and municipal codes
• Identify and diagnose electrical problems involving systems, equipment, and components. Use appropriate test equipment, such as multimeters, megohmmeters, oscilloscopes, and power analyzers, to identify the cause of failures and complete necessary repairs
• Lay out, assemble, install, and test electrical wiring, conduit, fixtures, control panels, transformers, and distribution equipment. Apply knowledge of electrical loads, breaker sizing, grounding, and surge protection to ensure safe and reliable installations
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings to accurately complete electrical installations and projects. Identify electrical symbols, circuit layouts, equipment locations, and installation requirements
• Measure, bend, thread, and install EMT, rigid, and PVC conduit. Pull and terminate feeder cables, branch circuits, and low-voltage wiring as required
• Follow established safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and required personal protective equipment (PPE). Identify potential electrical hazards and take appropriate steps to prevent injuries and equipment damage
• Safely handle materials and equipment weighing up to 80 lbs and work for extended periods while using ladders, scaffolding, and aerial lifts
• Assist with training and mentoring electrical apprentices and provide direction on job-site tasks. Monitor work to ensure installations meet quality, safety, and code requirements
• Perform continuity, voltage, current, and insulation resistance testing to verify that electrical systems and equipment are operating properly and are safe for energization
• Performs other duties or ad-hoc projects as assigned by leadership

Qualifications

• Must possess valid driver’s license and be insurable by company insurance provider to drive and operate company vehicles and equipment as necessary
• Minimum of 4–5 years of progressive electrical experience in commercial, industrial, or residential settings
• Must hold and maintain a current Journeyman Electrician license issued by the applicable state or local licensing authority
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid TWIC card
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification is preferred but not required

Education

Must be 18 years of age or older with High School or GED equivalent