Senior Field QA/QC Electrical Technician

OXY, Inc.; Kermit (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxy is seeking a QA/QC Electrical Technician to support safe, reliable electrical installations, repairs, maintenance, and capital projects. You will perform quality inspections, verify compliance with drawings, specs, and codes, and work with internal teams and contractors to ensure documentation and issues are resolved.

The ideal candidate has a strong electrical background, safety judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Project

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 10+ years of industrial electrical, electrical construction, electrical maintenance, commissioning, inspection, or related experience.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, installation practices, troubleshooting, and maintenance requirements.
• Experience interpreting electrical drawings, one‑line diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel schedules, loop drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Familiarity with electrical testing methods and documentation requirements.
• Ability to identify workmanship issues, nonconforming installations, and potential electrical safety hazards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and electronic document-management systems.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to field locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform field QA/QC inspections of electrical installations, maintenance work, repairs, upgrades, and construction activities.
• Verify electrical work conforms to approved drawings, one‑line diagrams, specifications, scopes of work, company standards, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Inspect electrical equipment and installations, including MCCs, switchgear, panels, transformers, generators, and UPS systems; motors, VFDs, starters, disconnects, breakers, relays, and control systems.
• Review contractor work packages, inspection and test plans, commissioning checklists, turnover packages, redlines, test reports, and quality documentation.
• Witness and document electrical testing activities, including continuity, insulation resistance/megger, grounding, functional testing, loop checks, motor rotation checks, and equipment startup/commissioning support.
• Identify nonconforming work, document deficiencies, issue punch‑lists, and verify corrective actions are completed before closeout.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, photographs, checklists, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Participate in pre‑job planning, job hazard analyses, field walkthroughs, constructability reviews, and project meetings.
• Support development and improvement of electrical QA/QC procedures, inspection checklists, and quality standards.
• Verify electrical work is performed according to electrical safe‑work practices, lockout/tagout requirements, PPE requirements, and energized‑work controls.
• Communicate quality and safety concerns, schedule risks, and recurring workmanship issues to supervisors and project stakeholders.
• Support root‑cause reviews of recurring failures, installation defects, equipment issues, or contractor quality concerns.
• Assist with evaluation of contractor performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, continuous improvement, and stop‑work authority.

Skills

Industrial electrical

Electrical testing

Reading drawings

Electrical codes (NEC/NFPA70E)

Communication

Travel readiness

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman/Master license preferred

Tools

MS Office

CMMS/Docs systems

Job description

Oxy is seeking a QA/QC Electrical Technician to support safe, reliable electrical installations, repairs, maintenance, and capital projects. You will perform quality inspections, verify compliance with drawings, specs, and codes, and work with internal teams and contractors to ensure documentation and issues are resolved.

The ideal candidate has a strong electrical background, safety judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Project