SHREVEPORT, LA
Job Title: Electrician
Location: Shreveport, LA
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: DOE
About This Role:
As an Electrician, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and troubleshooting complex industrial electrical systems to ensure continuous, safe, and efficient plant operations. You will work closely with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams while mentoring junior electricians and managing medium voltage switching activities. Your expertise will help us uphold the highest safety standards and meet demanding operational schedules, including critical outages and maintenance projects.
Core Responsibilities:
Coordinate all medium voltage switching with plant electrical engineer and area management
Mentor and train other electricians to support department growth and development
Maintain industrial electrical equipment including generators, exciters, transformers, motors, HV/MV/LV switchgear, DC systems, and battery chargers
Troubleshoot electrical equipment problems to identify potential or actual issues
Perform and document preventative maintenance and testing on all electrical equipment according to manufacturer and plant requirements
Monitor work requests and record results in SAP system
Assist in preparing for annual outages, managing contractors, and ensuring high-quality execution of parallel jobs in a short timeframe
Update equipment documentation and electrical drawings as needed
Adhere strictly to safety regulations and plant policies
Coordinate activities with Operations, Engineering, and Mechanical teams to ensure maximum plant safety and efficiency
Job Requirements:
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required; AA/AS/BS or equivalent education/experience preferred
NFPA 70E Certification (Electrical Safety in the Workplace) required
OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour Construction Safety Certifications required
Knowledge of Protective Relay operation and maintenance preferred
Experience with:
GE and SEL relays
Square D equipment (P24 Switch Gear, VR MV Breakers, Master Pack Breakers)
ASCO transfer switches
Variable Frequency Drives (ABB, Yaskawa, Square D, GE)
Skilled in troubleshooting electrical circuits and equipment
Proficient in rigid conduit bending
Familiar with National Electrical Code (NEC)
Proficient with troubleshooting tools and meters
SAP and general computer skills preferred