Facility Electrician

APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS INC; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS INC in Sugar Land, TX is seeking a Facility Electrician to perform a wide range of commercial electrical maintenance, repairs, and installations across the facility. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, equipment support, and safe power distribution while contributing to a clean, safe work environment.

Candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, at least three years in commercial/industrial electrical work, and preferably a Journeyman Electrician license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of experience in commercial/industrial electrical work.
• Journeyman Electrician license preferred (expired or active).
• Experience reading electrical schematics, blueprints, and single-line diagrams.
• Ability to work with motors, panels, breakers, and lighting systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform commercial electrical work including troubleshooting circuits, panels, lighting systems, outlets, breakers, motor controls, and equipment wiring.
• Inspect electrical rooms, distribution panels, backup power, and report repair needs.
• Maintain lighting and replace lamps/parts as needed.
• Follow SOPs to complete work orders and update statuses with management.
• Ensure compliance with NEC standards and local codes.
• Research and correct hazardous conditions and coordinate with vendors/contractors.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Communication

Physical endurance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman Electrician license (expired or active)

Tools

Hand and power tools proficiency

Building control & automation systems

Job description

AOI is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including hiring, placement, promotion, training, transfer and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, veteran status, age, disability, marital status, or any other category protected by State or U.S. Federal law. Moreover, we endeavor to treat our employees fairly.

The Facility Electrician is responsible for performing a wide range of commercial electrical maintenance, repairs, and installations across the facility. This role focuses heavily on electrical troubleshooting, equipment support, and maintaining safe power distribution throughout the building. The Facility Electrician will also assist with general facility upkeep as needed to provide a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for employees and visitors.

Job Responsibilities

Perform commercial electrical work including troubleshooting circuits, panels, lighting systems, outlets, breakers, motor controls, and equipment wiring

Conduct daily inspections of electric rooms, distribution panels, backup power, and notify management of the repair needs.

Daily check and maintain all luminaire in a good condition and uniform. Repair/replace lamps/parts as needed.

Follow SOP to complete work orders as assigned/received and update statuses with management.

Ensure all electrical work complies with NEC standards and local codes.

Report or correct any hazardous conditions observed immediately.

Assist with oversight of electrical work performed by vendors and contractors.

Maintain inventory of electrical supplies, tools, and replacement parts.

Create Purchase requests on general building maintenance supplies and or facility support, services, and other special requests as needed, record parts usage, and submit warranty claims.

File the inspection documentation, maintenance record, and inventory log.

Interacts with maintenance vendors and escorts them when performing work on company premises.

Perform other work-related tasks as required and assigned. (Plumbing, HVAC, General building repair, etc.)

Qualifications

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required

At least three years of experience in commercial or industrial electrical

Expired or active Journeyman Electrician license, strongly preferred

Experience with electrical troubleshooting, conduit bending, and commercial power distribution required

Experience working with building equipment such as motors, panels, breakers, and lighting systems.

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and single-line diagrams.

Basic working knowledge of building control and automation systems

Chemical and Cleanroom experience a plus

Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with employees, vendors, and visitors

Ability to read and understand blueprints preferred

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Ability to perform physical duties with manual dexterity, stand for eight hours, bend, stretch, reach, climb ladders, crawl, kneel and below to the ground when necessary, sometimes for extended periods.

Ability to work in tight spaces and outside in extreme weather conditions

Ability to differentiate primary colors and read gauges on meters

Regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Must able to use hand tools and power tools correctly and safely.

Respond to off-hour emergency calls

Available to work night shift or weekend when necessary

Must be comfortable being potentially exposed to chemicals with personal protective equipment

Location

This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas.