Industrial Electrician

Kernsteel; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the oil and gas industry is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to provide electrical services for mud cooling equipment at drilling sites. The role involves troubleshooting, maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance. A minimum of 3 years of industrial electrical experience is required, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work in challenging conditions. Candidates should hold a high school diploma, and a Master Electrician License is preferred. This position is crucial for ensuring the reliability of electrical systems in critical equipment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electrical experience working with industrial equipment required.
• Master Electrician License preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Provides electrical services and support for mud cooling equipment.
• Performs troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
• Conducts inspections of electrical and mud systems.

Skills

Industrial Electrician experience

Oil & Gas experience

Communication skills

Troubleshooting skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Office 365 Suite

Smart phones

Job description

Description

Job Summary

The Industrial Electrician provides electrical services and support for mud cooling equipment located at the service yard or at various drilling rig sites. Leads electrical aspect of new mud cooling unit builds. Performs troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on existing units. Utilizes experience and expertise to provide electrical recommendations and support for a wide variety of equipment. Some physical labor is required. To be successful in this position, the Service Technician - Electrician must communicate thoroughly and honestly with our team and our customers.

Industrial Electrician experience required! Oil & Gas experience preferred.

Essential Functions

• Completes all required safety training and refresher safety training in a timely manner, utilizes proper PPE and follows all Drill Cool Systems, Customer and OSHA safety standards.
• Supports other service technicians in improving their electrical equipment proficiency.
• Takes on special projects for upgrading electrical components on company equipment.
• Maintains proficient, honest communication and documentation of field conditions and service events to Management. Requires extensive use of Outlook, Excel, Calendars, OneDrive and smart phones. Documentation includes but not limited to: Service Tickets, JSA’s, Inspection Reports, Expense Reports, Time Cards, Job Pictures, and Mileage Sheets.
• Immediately notifies Management according to procedure regarding field conditions and service events, particularly when a problem arises.
• Performs electrical setup, maintenance and repair on both 120Vac and 480Vac systems. Troubleshoots electrical components, logs common issues and recommends solutions for reoccurring issues.
• Performs phase and motor rotation, and wires mud and HTF pumps. Understands and utilizes proper cable fitting devices and techniques.
• Supports basic wiring including cutting and stripping, wiring electrical plugs and receptacles, up to 200 amps. Maintains proper wire termination and labeling.
• Serves as company representative on drilling site and maintains professional, thorough communication with customers.
• Responds to service calls and services equipment on customer drilling rig sites. Conducts inspections of electrical, air system, water system, mud system, structural and inventory.
• Performs mechanical repair on company equipment, including various components such as mud pumps, air systems, water systems, and mud systems. May perform basic welding, cutting, and grinding for equipment builds and maintenance.
• Strives to operate and conduct customer service in light of company Mission and Values.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum Education (or substitute experience) required – high school diploma
• 3+ years oil & gas experience on a drilling rig preferred
• 3+ years electrical experience working with industrial equipment required
• Master Electrician License preferred
• Experience with servicing industrial refrigeration equipment and/or electrical systems preferred
• Working knowledge of the Office 365 Suite, computers, and smart phones
• Valid Driver’s License, insurable according to company policy
• Able to work long hours and provide support during evenings and weekends
• Ability to report to the service yard

Physical Requirements

• Moderate manual labor will be performed for 10+ hour shifts
• Occasional heavy labor involved such as pulling heavy cables
• General flexibility to move around equipment required
• Fine fingering dexterity required