What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leadperson Electrical Assembly position at Powell?
Powell is an engineered to order manufacturer of switchgear and electrical equipment for the power generation industry. We are currently seeking a Electrical Assembly Leadperson at our location in East Houston, TX.
Position Summary
The Electrical Assembly Leadperson will perform various duties on power control rooms including bending, running, installing, and terminating electrical conduit.
Essential Responsibilities
- Install electrical devices (disconnects, lights, panel boards, transformers, battery chargers, lighting contactors, VFDs, etc.)
- Ben, run, and install conduit (EMT and Rigid)
- Install wire way
- Install cable tray
- Pull wire and large cable
- Cut, strip, crimp, and terminate wires
- Install wiring by following standard work/process instructions (NEC Manual)
- Learn and adhere to all safety policies and practices to avoid safety incidents
- Learn and adhere to all manufacturing policies and practices to ensure consistent production
- Ensure quality by following standard work/process instructions and identifying any potential risks to product quality
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
- 5 years of relevant manufacturing leadperson experience
- Must have a base command of the English language, both written and verbal
- Ability to bend conduit on a GB Sidewinder style bender (EMT and Rigid)
Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements
- Experience installing cable tray
- Experience installing wire way
- Ability to crimp and terminate wires
- Ability to read drawings or blue prints
- Working knowledge of electricity, circuits, and functions of common components (panel boards, transformers, disconnects, terminal blocks, relays, lighting contactors, etc.)
- Ability to read drawings (wiring diagrams, schematics, layout drawings)
- Ability to perform tasks with minimal direction or supervision
- Working knowledge of relevant NEC Code sections
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
- Knowledge of air, hand, and power tools
- Basic mechanical knowledge
- Ability to read a tape measure
- Employee is expected to meet or exceed established Senior Electrical Assembler productivity run rates
Working & Environmental Conditions
- Lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally
- Constantly standing
- Frequently working from a ladder, and climbing up and down ladders
- Constantly working overhead
- Constantly working in cramped quarters
More Information
This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
In our 75 year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated, and assembled to customer specifications!
Powells culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it. Become a part of our story and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have a legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.
Powell offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, 401k savings, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, company-sponsored wellness programs, and a collaborative work environment.
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability
If you need an accommodation in the hiring process, you may contact 713.378.2685. Application status inquiries will not be accepted in this manner.
