Industrial Electrician
FieldBridge Energy seeks a Houston, TX-based Industrial Electrician to work for one of the world's largest oilfield equipment manufacturing companies. Weekly pay + benefits
Pay/Schedule: $36-38/hour | Rotating Shifts: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM OR 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM| Weekly pay every Friday | Overtime expected weekly; must be able to work Saturdays | Earn for example ~$2,178-2,299/week gross at 50hrs with OT
Position Overview: Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems for production equipment including high- and low-voltage systems, transformers, MCCs, power distribution panels, and plant utility systems. Diagnose electrical failures in motors, drives, PLC I/O, sensors, and control circuits while responding to production breakdowns to minimize downtime.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems for production equipment including high/low-voltage systems, transformers, MCCs, power distribution panels, lighting, emergency power, and plant utility systems
- Diagnose electrical failures in motors, drives, PLC I/O, sensors, and control circuits; troubleshoot VFDs, servo drives, contactors, relays, and motor starters to minimize production downtime
- Assist with PLC-controlled equipment (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.) and read/interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and wiring diagrams
- Perform scheduled inspections on motors, panels, and wiring; check for overheating, vibration, insulation breakdown, and loose connections using predictive maintenance tools
- Follow and enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures; ensure work complies with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and local electrical codes with proper grounding, bonding, and arc-flash protection
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum 4 years industrial electrician experience required
- Proficient electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic experience and knowledge required
- Strong understanding of 3-phase power systems
- Experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.), VFDs, and industrial controls
- Pneumatic and hydraulic systems experience
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
- Experience troubleshooting motors, drives, sensors, control circuits, contactors, relays, and motor starters