Electrical & Instrumentation Technician – Houston, TX

Position Summary

The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician’s work involves running control wires on generator sets, 4/0 power cables from generator ends to breakers, lighting wire, conduit, and junction boxes. The understanding of 0-5v, 4-20mA, and dry contact signals is preferred. We encourage the use of stop work authority. Safety is our top priority.

Essential Duties 

Service Support

• Runs conduit, pulls wire, wire lighting systems.  
• Understand the basic engine and generator control functions to wire into a controller, e.g. mag pickups, CT’s, PT’s, start relays, etc.  
• Running and wiring up of 24v battery systems to multiple starters.  
• Cutting, splicing, and crimping of lugs onto cable up to 4/0 in size.  
• Preferred to have the ability to read electrical diagrams and other complex electrical drawings; interpret electrical diagrams. Updates electrical drawings 
• Preferred to have a basic understanding of the common signals, 0-5v, 0-10v, 4-20mA, and dry contacts.  
• Understand how to utilize a multimeter for voltage, continuity, resistance, and amperage.  

Safety

• Maintain thorough knowledge of and actively practice and promote safe working activities in accordance with OSHA, EPA and other required regulations dealing with safe operation of all equipment.  
• Report all recognized unsafe conditions or acts to Management. 
• Wear proper PPE when necessary. 

Additional Responsibilities

• Will provide and use their own tools that are necessary to complete the job requirements. Necessary tools listed in “Essential Tools” section. 
• Attend training sessions as required. 
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Wear proper PPE when necessary. 

Essential Tools (Technician Owned)

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

• Work Orders: Measured based on the quality of notes taken in and timelessness of work order completion.
• Driving Safety: Measured based on number of accidents reported during business hours and if the employee abides by state traffic laws.
• Technician Error: Measured based on the amount of call backs the company receives after job has been completed.
• General Safety: Measured based on write ups due to not following company safety polices (i.e., wearing proper PPE)
• Payroll: Measured based on the accuracy and timeliness of timesheet completion.
• Billable Utilization: Measured based on the percentage of available hours that employees spend generating revenue for company services.

Competencies

Education

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Graduation from technician/Maintenance training program preferred

Certifications & Licenses

• Valid Texas driver’s license

Experience

• No previous experience required, but must be very teachable and a quick learner.

Talents

• Trouble-shooter
• Time Management
• Communication Skills
• Problem Solving
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite Applications

Core Values

• Communication: We encourage open, effective dialogue through the exchange of ideas and solutions at all levels of our company and with our customers.
• Accountability: We are personally accountable for delivering on our commitments.
• Integrity: We believe that to be successful, it is essential to operate at the highest levels of honesty, responsibility, and trust.
• Teamwork: We succeed because we help our co-workers to succeed in a collaborative, supportive, creative, and enjoyable environment.
• Customer Satisfaction: We aim to meet or surpass our customers’ expectations by providing the highest quality products and customer service.  Bend over backwards, can-do attitude

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