SR. CRAFT TECHNICIAN - Electrician

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First paycheck bonus

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, TX is seeking a skilled electrician to install, maintain, and repair experimental electrical equipment supporting national security projects. You will ensure NEC compliance, perform troubleshooting from blueprints, and interface with engineers.

This role requires a Texas Electrician license (Wireman or Journeyman), 5+ years in residential or commercial settings, and hands-on experience with panels, transformers, and conduit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Texas Electrician license - Wireman or Journeyman; 5+ years in residential or commercial trades.
• 2+ years troubleshooting electrical circuits, lights, relays, and contactors; familiar with voltmeter, motor rotation tester, megger.
• 2 years experience with EMT, RMC, IMC; able to bend conduit.
• 3+ years installing electrical panels, transformers and wire termination.
• Valid/clear driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Verify all work complies with NEC codes, LOTO and electrical safety requirements.
• Read blueprints and schematics for troubleshooting and repair.
• Work with 3-phase motors, standby generator power installs and UPS systems.
• Interface with engineers and managers to plan layouts and installation of test equipment and electrical components.
• Maintain shop inventory and assist with restocking and placing orders to electrical distribution centers.
• Work on a variety of projects designing, installing and maintaining electrical equipment.
• Travel for work assignments and assist with project tasking and field test setup.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics

Team collaboration

Safety compliance (NEC, LOTO)

Electrical wiring & installation

Education

High school diploma

Licensed Texas Electrician - Wireman/Journeyman

Tools

Voltmeter

Motor rotation tester

Megger

Conduit bending

Job description

Who We Are

Join an independent R&D company as a skilled electrician to install, maintain, and repair experimental electrical equipment to aide in solving national security problems. By joining our team, you will receive an additional $500.00 in your first paycheck (minus applicable taxes).

Objectives of this Role

• Verify all work complies with NEC codes, LOTO and electrical safety requirements.
• Read blueprints and schematics for troubleshooting and repair.
• Work with 3-phase motors, stand by generator power install and UPS systems.
• Interface with engineers and managers to plan new layouts and installation of test equipment and electrical components.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

• Work to maintain shop inventory and assist with restocking and placing orders to electrical distribution centers.
• Work on a variety of projects and/or current challenges in designing, installing and maintaining electrical equipment.
• Work well in a team setting and independently and staying organized with tasking while on travel for work assignments.
• Assist with project tasking and field test set up.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed Texas Electrician - Wireman or Journeyman5+ years: Residential or commercial Apprentice, Wireman or Journeyman Electrician.
• 2+ years: Experience trouble shooting electrical circuits, lights, relays and contactors. Familiar and knowledgeable in use of a voltmeter, motor rotation tester, and megger.
• 2 years: Experience working with EMT, RMC, IMC and able to bend conduit.
• 3+ years: Experience installing electrical panels, transformers and wire termination.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.