JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: Installs electrical devices, wiring, and systems; monitors and maintains safe operating condition of all electrical systems and related equipment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Installs, wires, and maintains electrical equipment and fixtures including but not limited to receptacles, switches, circuit breakers, fuse boxes, transformers, switchboards, motors, and electrical panel boards. • Locates and diagnoses problems in the electrical system or equipment; works standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring and electrical equipment. • Maintains and operates electrical systems, equipment, and appliances; responds to all electrical emergencies. • Prepares and maintains up-to-date electrical schematics for all equipment. • Ensures compliance to National Electrical Code and company standards when wiring equipment. • Performs proper electrical hook-ups of equipment to power sources; labels all receptacles and power sources from panels and circuit breakers; prepares electrical schematic documentation of all work performed. • Coordinates with internal staff to conduct regular power coordination and load analysis reviews. • Requisitions supplies when necessary to complete assignments. • Ensures that all applicable safety policies and codes are enforced and followed. • Maintains tools, equipment, shop, and work areas in the best possible condition for maximum production and safety. • Establishes and coordinates electrical preventive maintenance program. • Ensures all documentation is completed properly and in a timely manner. • Stays abreast of new and improved electrical products and technology. • Performs other related duties as assigned by management. QUALIFICATIONS: • Current license/certification as required by city and county. • Two to four years related experience or equivalent. • Expert knowledge of the National Electrical Code and electrical/wiring principles. • Ability to develop, read, understand, and interpret schematics and blueprints. • Familiarity with local building codes. • Commitment to excellence and high standards • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills • Ability to manage priorities and workflow • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm • Acute attention to detail • Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines • Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance. • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions. • Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions • Ability to perform the physical labor necessary COMPETENCIES: • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. • Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities. • Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. • Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. • Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings • Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. • Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. • Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. • Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed. DRUG POLICY Our company is in a drug-free environment. All applicants being considered for employment must pass a pre-employment drug screening before beginning work. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • Health insurance • Paid time off Compensation Package: • Hourly pay Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Day shift • Evening shift • Monday to Friday • Night shift • Overnight shift • Rotating shift • Weekends as needed • Year round work Ability to Commute: • Brownsville, TX 78521 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Brownsville, TX 78521: Relocate before starting work (Required) Willingness to travel: • 25% (Preferred) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Requisition ID: 284245 • Relocation Authorized: National - Single • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project • Work Location: Brownsville, TX Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects: Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. Project Overview: Bechtel is partnering with NextDecade to support their vision to provide the world access to lower carbon intensive energy with their Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) project in Brownsville, Texas. RGLNG is a natural gas liquefaction and export terminal situated on a 984-acre site on the banks of the Brownsville ship channel. The first phase of the RGLNG project consists of three liquefaction trains, two storage tanks and one marine berth. At full capacity, the five-train facility will have a production capacity of 27 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). Brownsville, Texas is a city known for its diverse history, tradition, and rich culture. Located in the southernmost region in the beautiful state of Texas, lays Brownsville a rich, tropical oasis bordering the Rio Grande River and near the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Brownsville embraces innovation, looks forward to the future and beyond! Job Summary: In this role, you will work with the project team to assist in the preparation, establishment, and maintenance of schedule data for proposals or contracts. You will perform schedule development duties, monitoring, reporting, and analysis and assist with schedule recovery plans. Your work will enable Bechtel to optimize the scheduling details for critical activities to best achieve project deadlines and objectives. #LI-CS1 Major Responsibilities: • Assists in the preparation of schedule data for proposals or contracts • Establishes and maintains the schedule for a specific discipline area or specialty • Performs schedule development duties to include establishing the work breakdown structure (WBS), determining the work activity duration, establishing the proper workflow logic ties, and developing the required job expenditure • Performs schedule monitoring, including identifying critical activities and updating functions for specific applications, disciplines, or specialties • Assists with maintenance of critical path schedule reports and schedule performance metrics • Performs schedule analysis and studies of problem areas to determine criticality of schedule activities • Assists with schedule recovery plans Education and Experience Requirements: • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience Required Knowledge and Skills: • Demonstrated ability to be proactive in determining project direction and communicating that direction to the supervisor. • Must have an advanced working knowledge of Excel and Intermediate to advanced knowledge of the remainder of the Microsoft Office Suite. • Intermediate knowledge of Primavera (P6), TeamWorks, and SetRoute. • Proficient in other Bechtel Project Controls tools and processes. • Knowledge of standard industry automation tools used in construction planning. • Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, which include schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and the home office. • Knowledge of supervision, personnel administration, and training of technical and non-technical personnel. • Skilled in oral and written communication. . • Intermediate level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes, as performed by Bechtel. • Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience. Total Rewards/Benefits: For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards Diverse teams build the extraordinary: As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent. We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy. #LI-CS1 Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com
See More Details >>ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure, low-cost, and sustainable energy solutions through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction and carbon capture and storage infrastructure. Through our subsidiaries, we are developing and constructing the Rio Grande LNG natural gas liquefaction and export facility near Brownsville, Texas, with approximately 48 MTPA of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction or in development. We are also developing a potential carbon capture and storage project at the facility that is expected to make meaningful impacts toward a lower carbon future. NextDecade’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “NEXT.” NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit www.next-decade.com. SUMMARY OF THE ROLE The Maintenance Technician, Electrical, conducts daily electrical maintenance execution activities, ensuring safe, quality work practices are maintained while maximizing availability of equipment across the facility. This position is located in Brownsville, TX. Check out our RGV Spotlight Video to learn more about Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley! Key Responsibilities • Demonstrate a proactive safety attitude at all times. Always follow safe work practices, adhere to NextDecade’s lifesaving rules, and comply with permitting processes. • Maintain a strong focus on the safety and well-being of the execution team, leading by example to foster a positive safety culture of compliance and continuous improvement for apprentices and contractors. • Engage and communicate effectively with other departments, including Engineering, Operations, Safety, Procurement, Training, Planning, Specialist Vendors, and Contractors, while upholding a One-Team approach. • Provide initial support and ongoing review of preventive and corrective maintenance plans. • Participate in reviewing maintenance documentation, such as work instructions, job safety analyses, permitting, and redlining of documents. • Assist in the execution of electrical maintenance activities, including breakdowns, corrective actions, and preventive maintenance within the facility. • Provide support for turnarounds as needed. • Ensure the safe and high-quality completion of all assigned activities. • Fulfill Permit Holder responsibilities for the execution of work at RGLNG. • Maintain personal training and competency compliance. • Actively participate in all maintenance meetings, including HSSE meetings, pre-starts, and tailgate sessions. Minimum Requirements: • High school diploma or GED. • 5+ years of experience in a hydrocarbon or petrochemical facility in an electrical maintenance execution role. • Current licensed electrician qualification in Texas or the ability to obtain it per TDLR requirements. • Current Low Voltage Rescue and Resuscitation certificate. • Qualifications aligned with NEC Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas inspections and repairs. • Competent in interpreting engineering drawings and documentation, such as P&IDs, ISOs, GA drawings, logic diagrams, control narratives, cause-and-effect matrices, loop diagrams, and wiring schematics. • Experience in testing and inspecting Safety Critical Elements (SCE) to ensure statutory and federal regulatory compliance. • Proficiency in using CMMS systems (SAP or similar). • Experience in working with and redlining critical maintenance procedures. • Strong working knowledge of the Management of Change (MOC) process. • Experience performing maintenance activities during turnarounds. • Proficiency in electrical fault finding and diagnosis, lighting maintenance, electrical disconnection/reconnection for equipment access, and Motor Control Centre (MCC) routine maintenance. • Experience in high- and medium-voltage switchgear, transformer, and motor maintenance. • Experience in UPS and backup power supply maintenance. • Proficiency in low-voltage (LV) system and equipment maintenance. • Experience in Electrical Lockout Tagout (LOTO) procedures, including isolation work in motor control centers (MCCs), motors, pumps, and compressors, in compliance with the Owner’s Permit to Work (PTW) system. • Ability to provide commercial building electrical support as required (site offices and buildings). • Extensive experience with Permit to Work (PTW) systems and processes. • Experience in writing and reviewing work instructions. • Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • A hands-on approach to work. • Ability to obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC). Job Site Work Environment · Must be able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions. · Operates in a complex construction environment. · Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions. · Not necessarily protected from weather and temperature changes. Possible exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions. · Exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical circuits. · Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds of a pitch level sufficient to cause marked distraction. · Routinely uses standard office and field communications equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers w/scanner and fax, and radios. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with ADA-recognized disabilities to perform the essential functions for the job. · Ability to drive to other Company work locations as required. · Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, including being physically capable of traveling to a designed muster point during emergency situations. · Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift. · The incumbent is required to have fully mechanical motion and usage of all extremities. · Physically able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle, and lift items weighing up to 20 lbs. without assistance. · Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. · Must be able to clearly communicate with others via radio, phone, and verbal methods. · May be required to enter confined spaces. · May be required to work at elevated heights and access elevated structures without assistance. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruiting@next-decade.com. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. NEXTDECADE VALUES · Safety – We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us. · Integrity – We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do. · Honesty – We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions. · Respect – We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work. · Transparency – Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders. · Diversity – We value diversity of people and thought. It takes people with different strengths, ideas, and cultural backgrounds to make our company succeed. NextDecadeprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NextDecadecomplies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. PI267384669
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Brownsville, TX, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 1854 electricians in Brownsville, TX, with an average weekly wage of approximately $1047.50. The job outlook is promising, with a 6% growth rate expected from 2022 to 2032. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
