Job Overview The Field Support Technician is part of client Department reporting to the Electrical Systems Manager. This position requires nearly 100% field travel (mostly USA, occasionally abroad); no fixed rotation schedule but typically requires 8 days travel & 2 days work from home/Houston office. All travel is paid. Duties • Responsibilities: - Travels to dredge locations around the USA and globally to work on assignments as assigned by the Electrical Systems Manager. - Troubleshoots malfunctions on electrical systems such as switchboards, generators, automation systems and drive systems. - Performs preventive maintenance checks and calibrations using manufacturers manuals and electronic testing equipment. - Works with production engineers to assure proper instrument data transfer and collection. - Install new systems and controls including power wiring. Systems include PLCs, switchboards, drive systems, computers and Ethernet communications. - Train crew on electrical subjects such as safety, maintenance or operation. - Performs on-call work during off-hours as necessary. - Follows safe and compliant working procedures. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Vision insurance Schedule: • 5x8 • 8 hour shift • Day shift • Monday to Friday Ability to Commute: • Houston, TX (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: • Houston, TX: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Ready for an entry level opportunity where you can grow your career and expand your earnings potential? Work on challenging commercial projects, have a growth path, earn overtime and receive excellent medical benefits. • No overnight or out of town projects! • Start your day bright and early and your workday in the early afternoon! • Apprenticeship program for you to grow your skills, grow your pay. This is your next long-term home with us as a commercial Electrician. Join a company where we train you and we invest in YOU! Entry Level Electrician – What You Will Do You will work directly on commercial electrical job sites throughout Houston (commercial buildings, medical offices, universities, retail centers), driving directly to and from the job site from your home (no overnight travel!) • Install new electrical in commercial buildings using measuring instruments and hand tools to measure, cut and bend wire and conduit. • Perform electrical installations – wire, conduit and electrical components. • Examine and inspect work progress, equipment, and construction sites, ensuring safety and that work is performed to project specifications. You will drive your own vehicle and tools to job sites. Entry Level Electrician – Requirements: • You are interested in growing your skills in a commercial electrician career • You have reliable transportation for travel to and from the jobsites • You provide your own tools to utilize at the jobsite • This role requires successful completion of a drug test and background check prior to start date You will work on commercial job sites within Houston and the surrounding areas (no overnight travel!) Ideal schedule is 6:00am - 2:30pm schedule, depending on jobsite. Compensation $15 per hour + potential for overtime (dependent on your level of experience) and additional bonus potential. May include vehicle stipend. You will receive medical, dental and vision insurance options, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401k plan with very generous annual company contribution. In addition, you will have access to on-site health care and prescriptions for you and your family at our on-site clinic. cHka9fux4g
See More Details >>We are looking for a Electrical Automation Technician to join our Çima Americas Team! This position is located in Houston, Texas, If you are interested in developing your professional career in cement sector, send your resume and cover note to us. As Electrical Automation Technician at Çimsa Americas you will be responsible for: • Reconstructing, repairing, disassembling, and assembling electrical systems, PLC equipment, automation systems, switch cabinets, circuit breakers, controllers, encoders, fuses, sensors, load cells, motors, switches, converters, transformers, etc. • Performing electrical testing and calibration, • Performing routine preventative maintenance, • Ensuring proper and safe operation of equipment, • Identifying faulty equipment through observation and testing metrics, • Determination of the immediate need for maintenance action and appropriate response, • Attending daily meetings to prioritize work orders and minimize downtime, • Assessment of the condition of used parts, • Maintenance of parts and tools inventory, • Preparation of maintenance reports as required, • Maintenance of cleanliness and order in tools, equipment, and work areas, maintains all tools and equipment used on the job in good working order. • Interaction with vendors and outside service providers. • Uses PC and PLC programming to troubleshoot process control issues for automated machinery. • Participates in the training of apprentices and new employees. This is the opportunity for you if you have these skills and requirements: • High school diploma or GED • Experience as an industrial electrician • Texas Journeyman Electrician License or Texas Industrial Electrician License • Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written • Knowledge and experience in the use of electrical installation tools, hand tools, power tools, cranes and industrial equipment, • To have advanced knowledge of AC Motor and VFD systems, Power Distribution and Motor Control Systems, Transformers, contactors, breakers, motors, encoders, Instrumental Systems - sensors and instruments • Understanding SCADA systems. • Understanding PLC (Rockwell/Allen Bradley with Studio5000 is a plus) systemsTo be able to identify coloured cables by sight • Good understanding of blueprints, single line diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures, Mechanical equipment (gearboxes, bearings, couplings, precision alignment, universal joints, safety couplings, hydraulic actuators) • To have a basic knowledge of hydraulic equipment (Hydraulic diagrams, drawing interpretation; Hydraulic filtration, conditioning systems; Directional, proportional and servo valve systems), Lubrication theory and systems (Grease types for complex applications; Force and/or positive grease and oil systems; Oil analysis and interpretation of oil analysis results) ÇİMSA considers equality, diversity and inclusiveness in business life as a part of the culture of doing business, and implements the policies it publishes and practices related to this. To contribute to creating a more socially inclusive world by providing fairer and equal working environments for all; It aims to develop creativity by providing different perspectives by employees using all their talents and differences that make them special, at work, to attract people from all segments of the society who do their jobs in the best way and to retain existing talents. ÇİMSA observes the principle of "Equality at Work" in all its processes. In this context, it aims to provide gender equality by providing equal opportunities to its female and male employees, to fight against stereotypes and prejudices of sexism, and to prevent all kinds of discrimination.
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Houston typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines 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. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with 40,670 in Texas, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices earn an average of $1,056.81 per week in Houston, with an annual overtime average of $48,571. 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.
