CRAFT TECHNICIAN - SR. CRAFT TECHNICIAN - Electrician at Southwest Research Institute

Who We Are:

With almost 70 years of experience as an independent research, development, and evaluation laboratory for fuels and lubricants, we are well qualified to tackle challenges affecting marine vessels and locomotives, trucks and automobiles, and even hand-held power tools. By joining our team, you will receive $500 on your first paycheck (minus applicable taxes).

Objectives of this Role:

• Perform electrical work. Procure materials for electrical work.
• Support building remodeling, maintenance and new construction.
• Support new and existing test engine set ups.
• Works to meet completion deadlines while occasionally working overtime.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Must have knowledge of the National Electrical Code and be able to apply it on the job.
• Must be able to work alongside other personnel and have good communication skills.
• Must be able to safely operate hand tools as well as larger shop equipment (i.e. drill press, band saws).
• Responds to electrical malfunctions in a timely manner to keep laboratory downtime to a minimum.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues for buildings and laboratories with their own tools and tools provide by the shop.
• Must safely operate work trucks and forklifts.
• Must have experience in conduit bending using manual and electric benders.
• Must be able to do a job take off to procure the required materials to perform the job.
• Orders electrical parts and materials to perform electrical work and to maintain parts in stock such as electrical wire, breakers, fuses conduit, strut, etc.
• Work with engineers to develop the electrical systems for new testing and upgrade of older tests and components.
• Follows written and verbal instructions to troubleshoot and repair/replace motors and motor starters, solenoids breakers, fuses, pumps and occasionally support the maintenance technicians.
• Will be required to be on a rotating call out schedule.

Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years: Performing maintenance and repairs of motors, brakers, motor starters, pumps and heaters. Troubleshooting chillers and boilers in support of maintenance technicians. Reading blueprints and one-line diagrams.
• 4+ years: Troubleshooting other equipment and motors to verify needed repairs. Ordering material as needed. Other tasks as assigned by management.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.