Electrician 1st Class Location: Port Arthur Dry Dock Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned. • Perform electrical repair and maintenance such as assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures for ships, barges, equipment and facilities. May repair and install telephone systems. • Troubleshoot and repair electrical components, systems, and equipment. • Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem. • Advise supervision and/or Safety Department on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous. • Determine the appropriate method and required equipment required for proper electrical repair. • May be required to install conduits, run wire, and terminating. • Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes. • May train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures when appropriate. • Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes. • Able to operate shipboard switchgear. • May assist during emergencies by operating floodlights or generators, placing flares, or driving needed vehicles. Required Education & Experience: • A minimum of a High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred. • Experience/knowledge of electrical circuitry. • Industrial and/or marine Electrical experience preferred. • 1st Class: 3-5 years • 2nd Class: 1-3 years • Maintain current electrician's license to meet governmental regulations (if applicable). Working Conditions: • Some climbing (100 feet) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved. • Traverse gangways and scaffolding at varying heights while wearing fall prevention equipment. • Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials. • Aboard ships, both on and offshore as well as confined spaces. • Must be able to stand and operate equipment for up to four continuous hours. • The work requires long periods of sitting in awkward positions, standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching, and climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structural members. Necessary Equipment Operation: • Operation of volt/ohm meter, amp meter, megger, and voltage recorder. • Various hand and power tools. • Forklift • Manlift Special Skills: • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical manuals (i.e.: electrical schematics.). • Perform basic mathematical functions. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • High performance and a strong team player. • Capability to coordinate work with supervisors, and other foreman. • Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures. • Commitment to company values and safety program. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email: hrcorp@gulfcopper.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail: hrcorp@gulfcopper.com. 1cQvITFeLt
See More Details >>At Motiva, our employees' energy, passion, and dedication to excellence are what make us who we are and what allows us to generate energy that makes a house a home, gets us from point A to point B, and enables our health and wellbeing. We invest in every aspect of our employees' lives because, at Motiva, our people matter. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Motiva refines, distributes and markets petroleum products throughout the Americas. The company's Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex in Port Arthur, TX, is comprised of North America's largest refinery with a total throughput of 720,000 barrels per day, the largest base oil plant in the western hemisphere, and an integrated chemical plant. Under exclusive long-term brand licenses with Shell and Phillips 66 (for the 76® brand), Motiva's commercial operations supply more than 12 billion gallons of fuel to customers annually. Motiva is wholly owned by Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies. Position Overview: The Electrical Specialist provides technical support, operation/maintenance assurance, and technical assurance for the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Power System to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation and maintenance for Production. Responsibilities: • Support Production and Maintenance teams by providing troubleshooting assistance on T&D electrical equipment. • Act as operational site focal point for T&D systems. • Participate in Reliability Centered Maintenance analysis and establish alarms and limits for equipment through Ensure Safe Production work process. • Assist in scope preparation for Turnaround repairs, PMs, and testing for major electrical equipment. • Identify and manage mitigation strategy for threats to reliability. • Perform Management of Change reviews to ensure safe operation and design of equipment and related changes including PSSR sign of for the T&D system. • Ensure new projects integrate reliably with existing T&D system. • Maintain T&D system drawings. • Write, review, execute, and manage communication for site switching orders. • Participate in Incident Command Duty as scheduled. • Respond to unplanned T&D power outages. • Act as primary point of contact with the Electric Utility Provider. Experience and Qualifications: Required Education and Experience: • High school diploma or equivalent education • 10+ years of Transmission & Distribution (T&D) substation and powerline experience • Knowledge of T&D power system equipment up to 230kV • Experience with T&D switching and outage planning • Knowledge of T&D project, construction, and maintenance best practices • Skilled in Microsoft Office Preferred Education and Experience: • T&D operational experience in a refining or petrochemical facility • Experience with Transformer oil dissolved gas analysis • Experience with SKM Power System modeling software Physical Requirements: • Physical ability to work around and on industrial equipment, including frequent climbing of stairs and ladders • Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, heeled boots, and hearing protection) We reserve the right to amend or withdraw Motiva jobs at any time, including prior to the closing date. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or grade. Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Motiva Enterprises LLC without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa (for example, TN, H-1B, or other employment-based immigration authorization or visa). Motiva participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.
See More Details >>1.Reads and understands blueprints. 2. Assists in modifying or planning new installations to minimize waste of materials and provide access for future maintenance 3. Prepares sketches showing the location of wiring and equipment or follows diagrams or blueprints ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before the completion of future ceilings, and floorings. 4. Works around hazardous wiring. 5. Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit using rulers, hand tools, power tools. 6. Splices wires using hand tools, soldering equipment, tape or terminal gaps. 7. Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment using hand tools. 8. Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels. 9. Unwinds and pulls cable. 10. Connects power cable to equipment using hand tools. 11. Tests the installed equipment for safety and electrical compatibility. 12. Disassembles defective electrical equipment. 13. May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing of materials and work pieces during installation. 14. Cleans and performs minor maintenance activities on tools and equipment. 15. Maintains a clean and safe work environment. 16. Must be able to safely traverse uneven terrain with tools and building materials. 17. Must be able to climb vertical ladders and work above ground as necessary. 18. Performs a variety of tasks involving safe dexterous use of hand tools. 19. Safely operates power tools and equipment. 20. Typically requires a minimum of 48 months of industrial construction experience.
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Port Arthur, TX, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning and 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 a significant presence in Texas, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Port Arthur earn an average of $29.97 per hour, with an annual overtime average of $9,438. 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.
