Electrician III

Lewis Energy Group; Texas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking an experienced Electrician to ensure operational integrity on drilling rigs. The role involves preventive maintenance, supervising junior staff, and troubleshooting electrical systems. Ideal candidates will possess an Associate's degree, relevant certifications, and at least three years of related experience. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 3 years related experience and/or training in electrical work.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Certifications in SCR, VFD and PLC experience are required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains operational integrity and performs preventive maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Supervises and trains lower level Electricians.
• Troubleshoots electronic problems of drilling rigs.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Supervisory skills

Communication

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Emaint software

Excel

Word

Job description

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Overview

Summary

Maintains operational integrity, maintenance (preventive maintenance), installation/removal of electrical equipment, repair and documentation of electrical systems, performs diagnostic tests and troubleshoots system faults and failures, of all electrical equipment on drilling rig. Ensures electrical systems are within safety and regulatory body compliance standards and all electrical equipment remains operative throughout the operations.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Guides lower level Electricians: Trains lower level Electricians in proper procedures and ensures compliance. Evaluates Electrician work to ensure safety, adherence to policies and procedures and accuracy.

Maintenance and repair: Performs preventative maintenance and repairs of assets as needed. Works on any electrical issue on any piece of drilling equipment. Works with procurement and Parts clerk to maintain critical spares.

Fills out all WO on Emaintenance completely and detailed; Ensures preventive maintenance is completed properly; Uses and understands reference sources to locate information regarding electrical parts and specifications.

Maintains clear communications with crew members; Participates in all crew meetings; Participates in emergency drills. Follows Lewis Energy operating procedures.

Escalated repair issues: Troubleshoots electronic problems of drilling rigs that lower level Electricians are unable to correct. Programs electrical components as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of EMaint software in addition to strong Excel and Word skills.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

N/A

Other Skills And Abilities

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Strong leadership skills.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize work effectively.

Other Qualifications

Experience with SCR, VFD and PLC is required.

Must have the ability to connect own computer to the rig hard drives and read their programs when having control issues with the rig.

Must be fit for duty at all times.

Must have the ability to down load the programs from malfunctioning hard drives and install them into new hard drives to get the equipment functioning again.

Experience with IEC control systems and Comverteam drives is a plus.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Construction

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