Electrical Technician

Why Valvoline Global Operations?

At Valvoline Global Operations, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.

With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion.

Our corporate values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence—are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to:

- Treating everyone with care.

- Acting with unwavering integrity.

- Striving for excellence in all endeavors.

- Delivering on our commitments with passion.

- Collaborating as one unified team.

When you join Valvoline Global, you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions.

How You’ll Make an Impact

The Electrical Technician will be responsible for performing diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and mechanical hardware, instruments in automotive test laboratory, and general facility equipment according to technical and safety needs and processes to support achieving business unit goals. Individual will also participate in establishing and maintaining safety protocols and processes.

Responsibilities Include

- Installation, repair, and maintenance of the following (but not limited to):

- - Various electrical systems, electrical wiring, connections, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, lights, fixtures, and new equipment hookups around the facility.

- Various electrical, electronic, and mechanical components, apparatus on multiple automotive test stands (IC-Engine, EV/Hybrid, chassis dynamometer test stands, and bench rigs).

- Process, signal, and control instrumentation on test stands (Thermocouples, pressure transducers/transmitters, flow meters, control valves, sensors, actuators, analog devices, digital relays, speed, torque, throttle, dyno-command etc.).

- Perform instrument calibration according to technical standards in the data-acquisition systems on the test stands, maintain calibration records, periodic calibrations of calibrator units with external NIST cert. labs.

- Performs periodic and preventive maintenance on assigned systems (pumps, motors, HVAC, compressor etc.)

- Monitors control systems and equipment performance. Ensure proper operations of systems and minimize downtime. Maintain documentation and log of issues, corrective actions, and maintenance.

- Diagnose system problems, communicate to engineers/manager and take corrective actions as appropriate.

- Provide support for upgrading and improving existing systems.

- Safety and operations related upgrades, repairs.

- Perform plumbing using iron, PVC and copper pipes with silver soldering / brazing.

- Maintain and troubleshoot HVAC, air-Humidity systems.

- Purchasing parts, components and consumable supplies used on the equipment, and test stand, and maintain inventory. Deal with external vendors for purchasing, repair and periodic calibrations.

- Schedule and work with external contractors on installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment.

- Maintains safe working practices and conditions; participate in safety inspections and identifying and correcting hazards. Maintain good housekeeping and follow good work practices.

- Operates industrial equipment (forklift, scissor lift, pallet jack) in order to safely and properly perform installation or maintenance of machinery.

- Provide support to engineers, operators, and other members of the team.

- Other duties and responsibilities as determined by Valvoline from time to time in its sole discretion.

What You’ll Need

- Minimum Associates Degree or Diploma in Electrical/ Electronic Technology or Mechatronics or Industrial systems & maintenance or equivalent related industrial experience is a plus

- Able to operate computers, computerized systems and use Microsoft Word, and Excel.

- Strong understanding of electrical fundamentals (such as: 3-ph / 2-ph AC voltage, DC, mV/mAdc, series / parallel ckts., RC/RL ckts., relay logic ckt., R/C/L/freq., impedance, elec. noise, isolation, grounding etc.)

- Sound knowledge of standard electrical systems (such as; wiring conduits, junction/breaker boxes, fuses, wiring of motors, fans, heaters, & HVAC units, controllers, VFD, relays, power supply, rectifiers etc.) and decent understanding of basic electronics components (such as SSR, SCRs, SCS, diodes etc.)

- Read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams, schematics, and code specifications.

- Utilizing appropriate test equipment to analyze problems and correct deficiencies to include: multimeters, oscilloscopes, process calibrators, protocol communicators, PLC interface etc.

- Application of National Electrical Code (NEC) in electrical work performed.

- Follow all proactive safety measures to include but not limited to NEC, NFPA, company rules and other pertinent safety codes. Ensure safety procedures, such as Lock-Out Tag-Out, are followed at all times.

- Have working knowledge of US std. pipe dimensions (NPS vs copper pipe), pipe threads & thread sizes, various pipe fittings (NPT, Straight, Hyd., Swagelok, camlock, US vs metric etc.), hoses, tubing etc.

- Understanding US std. and SI/metric units of length dimension as well as for other process parameters (such as; temperature, pressure, flow, weight, volume, force, velocity etc.).

- Demonstrate sound troubleshooting skills, good analytical and mechanical skills.

- Capable of executing project assignments, in a team-based environment, with minimal supervision.

- Self-motivated, self-learner, learning new technologies as they become available.

- The ability to wear requisite PPE and lift 50lbs. Must be able to stand, lift, bend, sit, climb stairs, and work in lab for extended periods of time.

Benefits That Drive Themselves

- Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)

- Health Savings Account (with employer base deposit and match)

- Flexible spending accounts

- Competitive 401(k) with generous employer base deposit and match

- Incentive opportunity*

- Life insurance

- Short- and long-term disability insurance

- Paid vacation and holidays*

- Employee Assistance Program

- Employee discounts

- PTO Buy/Sell Options* - Tuition reimburesement* - Adoption assistance*

- - Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position or tenure.

Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact us at:.

- Email: Valvolineglobalcareers@valvolineglobal.com

This contact information is solely for accommodation requests. For inquiries about application status, please use the appropriate channels listed in your application materials.

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

At Valvoline Global, we’re looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our journey of innovation and excellence. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Apply today.

Requisition ID: 1861