Job No: 499885 FT/PT: Full-time Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular Location: La Grange, TX City: LaGrange State: Texas Categories: Operations/Maintenance (Power, Water, Transmission, Telecom), On-site
At LCRA, we are seeking a dedicated and motivated Power Plant Electrician to join our FPP team! This is an opportunity to utilize experience in a coal-fired power plant or a similar industrial setting. In this role, key responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing motor control circuits by interpreting complex prints and schematics using test meters. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and development, along with overtime and on-call duties. The successful candidate will embody LCRA's values by prioritizing service, taking initiative, demonstrating respect, operating with integrity, and emphasizing safety in all aspects of their work.
Note: Living within an hour of the facility is essential to ensure a timely response to trouble calls.
- Work independently or in a team capacity
- Openly communicate ideas and thoughts in a clear and concise manner to leaders and peers
- Use test meters to troubleshoot electrical issues from simple to complex systems
- Read and understand prints, schematics, and operating manuals
- Work in a safe manner personally and follow safety rules pertaining to LOTO and safety rule book
- Two or more years of experience in maintenance and/or construction of electrical power generation, transmission, distribution, substation and control equipment, and/or other types of electrical equipment, including experience reading blueprints or relevant experience.
- A degree(s) in electrical power theory, electronics, instrumentation, controls, industrial maintenance or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
- Class A Texas commercial driver's license or equivalent from another state required for incumbents with heavy equipment operation and transportation responsibilities.
- Experience working in the electrical field
- Experience working in an industrial facility maintaining large electrical motors, breakers, electronic motor protection relays, MCC bucket troubleshooting, motor soft starters experience, AC motor drive experience.
- Experience operating forklifts, man lifts, cranes and other vehicles as needed.
- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.
LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.