Facilities Electrician — Industrial Electrical & PLCs Expert

0072 Port of Houston Authority; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Port Houston seeks an experienced electrician to perform skilled electrical repairs, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance at Barbours Cut and other locations. The role requires diagnosing problems, installing controls, and maintaining lighting, substations, and distribution equipment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with 4+ years of electrician experience; Journeyman license is preferred. The position involves overtime and adherence to Port Houston safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 4+ years electrician experience required.
• Electrician Journeyman License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose problems or recurring malfunctions; choose repair or troubleshoot techniques.
• Provide inventory control for stock level of repair parts.
• Maintain routine records related to work performed and material.
• Install electrical controls and circuits for lighting systems, motors, and control cabinets.
• Maintain area lighting for parking lots, wharves, transit sheds; perform routine maintenance on electrical substations.
• Troubleshoot electrical malfunctions and repair or replace worn equipment; interpret blueprints and drawings.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Blueprint interpretation

Communication skills

DC/AC motor maintenance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Electrician Journeyman License

Tools

Multimeters

Conduit benders

Power distribution equipment

Job description

Port Houston seeks an experienced electrician to perform skilled electrical repairs, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance at Barbours Cut and other locations. The role requires diagnosing problems, installing controls, and maintaining lighting, substations, and distribution equipment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with 4+ years of electrician experience; Journeyman license is preferred. The position involves overtime and adherence to Port Houston safety standards.