Master Electrician
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Review and evaluate design philosophy for electrical installations, providing feedback to pertinent teams on operational and assembly points. Oversee pre-fabrication and integration of critical power enclosures to ensure compliance with NEC standards and exact specifications. Monitor and audit Electrical Assembly and Quality Inspection personnel across all TAS sites, verifying wiring, panels, and equipment against approved drawings and local ordinances. Create nonconformances for violations, halt work on non-compliant activities, and investigate reports of unsafe electrical practices. Train quality personnel and apprentices on basic inspections and operate testing equipment. Develop procedures, prepare technical reports, and provide direct technical guidance to TAS personnel. Ensure final inspections are obtained prior to project closeout and assist in the electrical apprenticeship program.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Strong communication (written and verbal), attention to detail, problem-solving, and time management
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the installation of industrial electric wiring, instrumentation, VFDs, MCCs, controls control valves in a shop fabrication facility
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in controls wiring
- Must have a current electrical license registered with the state
- Effective working knowledge of industry codes and standards: NEC, IEC, UBC, IBC, ICC, etc.
- Strong knowledge of industry 'best practices' relating to electrical power distribution systems
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, one-line diagrams and wiring diagrams and assist in the checking procedure for the same
- Intermediate computer skills (ability to work through spreadsheets and develop documentation)
- Ability to develop processes and procedures for electrical work
- Familiarity with various testing practices such as Loop Tests, Point to Point Tests, Function Tests, etc.
- Must have a good command of the English language, both written and verbal
- Ability to travel to active non-TAS construction sites for investigation and remediation activities
- Highly Computer literate in all standard business operating software
- Ability to analyze complex data with a variety of variables to solve practical problems where only limited standardization exists
- High level of ability to influence pertinent departments and collaborate effectively
- Ability to produce high quality results using autonomy
- Operate and train others to operate common electrical testing equipment (e.g., multimeter, ohmmeter, etc.)
- Operate and train others to operate common electrical installation tools (e.g., termination crimping, insulation strippers, etc.)
- High Degree of experience in interpreting one-line and electrical assembly drawings with the ability to train others
- Experience with analysis of compliance with NEC, IEC, NFPA and other local and international codes
- Ability to work autonomously in a fast paced, often changing environment
- Ability to multi-task over several projects and manage conflicting priorities and remain organized
- Master Electrician's License
- High School Diploma/GED with some specialized training
- Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body
- Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and conduct extensive reading
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Industrial HVAC, energy service contracting or central chilled water plant experience
- Power generation plant experience
- Experience with large industrial power units, chiller and chiller systems
- ISO 9001
- Trained NEC
- 2+ years as a licensed Master Electrician
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