Industrial Electrician

Responsibilities:

- Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems for production equipment.

- Work with high- and low-voltage systems , transformers, MCCs, and power distribution panels.

- Maintain lighting, emergency power, and plant utility systems.

- Diagnose electrical failures in motors, drives, PLC I/O, sensors, and control circuits .

- Troubleshoot VFDs, servo drives, contactors, relays, and motor starters .

- Respond to production breakdowns to minimize downtime .

- Assist with PLC-controlled equipment (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.).

- Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and wiring diagrams .

- Replace and calibrate photo eyes, proximity sensors, encoders, limit switches .

- Support upgrades or modifications to automation systems.

- Perform scheduled inspections on motors, panels, and wiring.

- Check for overheating, vibration, insulation breakdown , and loose connections.

- Support predictive maintenance tools (thermal imaging, megger testing).

- Follow and enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.

- Ensure work complies with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA , and local electrical codes.

- Maintain proper grounding, bonding, and arc-flash protection .

- Participate in safety audits and incident investigations.

- Install new machinery, power drops, control panels, and instrumentation.

- Modify electrical systems to support process improvements or capacity increases .

- Coordinate with mechanical, controls, and engineering teams during installations.

- Update electrical drawings and maintenance records.

- Document repairs, root causes, and corrective actions.

- Communicate equipment issues and recommendations to supervisors and engineers.

- Work closely with maintenance, production, quality, and engineering teams.

- Support shift operations (often including nights, weekends, or on-call work).

- Train operators or junior technicians on basic electrical safety and troubleshooting.

Qualifications:

- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

- Minimum of four years of industrial electrician experience.

- Strong understanding of 3-phase power systems.

- Experience with PLCs, VFDs, and industrial controls

- Pneumatic and hydraulic experience

- Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.

- Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving mindset.

- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and carry objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment around moving equipment, high-energy systems and confined spaces with exposure to heat, noise, oils, lubricants, metal dust.

- Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, twist, and reach.

- Ability to pass a physical, drug test and background check.

Competitive Benefits (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)

- 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to five percent of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.

- Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.

- FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).

- FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).

- FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).

- All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.

- All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.