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Industrial Electrician


NOV
13 hours ago
Posted date
13 hours ago
N/A
Minimum level
N/A
Full-timeEmployment type
Full-time
JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:

  • Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems for production equipment.
  • Work with high- and low-voltage systems, transformers, MCCs, and power distribution panels.
  • Maintain 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.
  • Respond to production breakdowns to minimize downtime.
  • Assist with PLC-controlled equipment (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.).
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and wiring diagrams.
  • Replace and calibrate photo eyes, proximity sensors, encoders, limit switches.
  • Support upgrades or modifications to automation systems.
  • Perform scheduled inspections on motors, panels, and wiring.
  • Check for overheating, vibration, insulation breakdown, and loose connections.
  • Support predictive maintenance tools (thermal imaging, megger testing).
  • Follow and enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
  • Ensure work complies with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and local electrical codes.
  • Maintain proper grounding, bonding, and arc-flash protection.
  • Participate in safety audits and incident investigations.
  • Install new machinery, power drops, control panels, and instrumentation.
  • Modify electrical systems to support process improvements or capacity increases.
  • Coordinate with mechanical, controls, and engineering teams during installations.
  • Update electrical drawings and maintenance records.
  • Document repairs, root causes, and corrective actions.
  • Communicate equipment issues and recommendations to supervisors and engineers.
  • Work closely with maintenance, production, quality, and engineering teams.
  • Support shift operations (often including nights, weekends, or on-call work).
  • Train operators or junior technicians on basic electrical safety and troubleshooting.


Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
  • Minimum of four years of industrial electrician experience.
  • Strong understanding of 3-phase power systems.
  • Experience with PLCs, VFDs, and industrial controls
  • Pneumatic and hydraulic experience
  • Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
  • Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving mindset.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and carry objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment around moving equipment, high-energy systems and confined spaces with exposure to heat, noise, oils, lubricants, metal dust.
  • Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, twist, and reach.
  • Ability to pass a physical, drug test and background check.


Competitive Benefits (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan - NOV matches every dollar up to five percent of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
  • Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
  • FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
  • FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
  • FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
  • All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
  • All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.

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JOB SUMMARY
Industrial Electrician
NOV
Houston
13 hours ago
N/A
Full-time

Industrial Electrician