What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrician (Industrial Equipment) position at Forum Energy Technologies?
Summary:
Ensure the integrity and reliability of all electrical, instrumentation, and control systems including installation, repair, troubleshooting and continued calibration as well as maintenance within the assigned area. Work includes natural gas processing plant, compressor station, pigging facilities, and metering station.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Perform work in a professional and safe manner, report unsafe work practices
- Install, maintain, and enhance electrical systems and components, including fuses, lights, and wiring
- Inspect, test, and diagnose issues with electrical systems and components
- Perform all work in a manner that meets and follows electrical codes, blueprints, and standards
- Test electrical systems and components to ensure proper functioning
- Complete required documentation of repairs and service information
- Ensure adequate inventory of necessary supplies and parts
- Calibrate equipment to provided specifications
- Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems and components
- Troubleshoot problems and make timely repairs
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills/Knowledge
- Comfortable reading and understanding electrical blueprints, schematics, and diagrams
- Working knowledge of electrical theory, and the associated principles, materials, and equipment
- Demonstrated ability to operate hand and power tools associated with electrical work
- Ability to calculate basic mathematical problems
- Effective oral and written communication
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Able to be a self-starter, detail-oriented, organized and thorough
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an electrician apprenticeship program required
- Completion of an electrician program at a technical or trade school preferred
- Journeyman Electrician license strongly preferred
Experience
- 3-5 years of electrical experience
- Valid driver's license in state of practice
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
About FET
FET (Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.) is a global company, serving the crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy industries. FET is headquartered in Houston, TX with quality manufacturing, efficient distribution, and service facilities conveniently located to support the major energy-producing regions of the world. Forum’s products and services range from the underwater reservoir to the refinery, from the sea floor to the above ground transportation line. We pride ourselves on giving you a comprehensive offering of solutions to maximize your operations and improve your bottom line. Our customers are our partners and we work with them to solve their ever-changing challenges.
FET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions and practices at FET are subject to the foregoing non-discrimination provisions and are based solely on merit, competence, performance, and business needs at the time.
