Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems for production equipment.
• Work with high- and low-voltage systems, transformers, MCCs, and power distribution panels.
• Maintain lighting, emergency power, and plant utility systems.
• Diagnose electrical failures in motors, drives, PLC I/O, sensors, and control circuits.
• Troubleshoot VFDs, servo drives, contactors, relays, and motor starters.
• Respond to production breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Assist with PLC-controlled equipment (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.).
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and wiring diagrams.
• Replace and calibrate photo eyes, proximity sensors, encoders, limit switches.
• Support upgrades or modifications to automation systems.
• Perform scheduled inspections on motors, panels, and wiring.
• Check for overheating, vibration, insulation breakdown, and loose connections.
• Support predictive maintenance tools (thermal imaging, megger testing).
• Follow and enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Ensure work complies with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and local electrical codes.
• Maintain proper grounding, bonding, and arc-flash protection.
• Participate in safety audits and incident investigations.
• Install new machinery, power drops, control panels, and instrumentation.
• Modify electrical systems to support process improvements or capacity increases.
• Coordinate with mechanical, controls, and engineering teams during installations.
• Update electrical drawings and maintenance records.
• Document repairs, root causes, and corrective actions.
• Communicate equipment issues and recommendations to supervisors and engineers.
• Work closely with maintenance, production, quality, and engineering teams.
• Support shift operations (often including nights, weekends, or on-call work).
• Train operators or junior technicians on basic electrical safety and troubleshooting.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Minimum of four years of industrial electrician experience.
• Strong understanding of 3-phase power systems.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, and industrial controls
• Pneumatic and hydraulic experience
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and carry objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment around moving equipment, high-energy systems and confined spaces with exposure to heat, noise, oils, lubricants, metal dust.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, twist, and reach.
• Ability to pass a physical, drug test and background check.

Competitive Benefits (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan - NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
• Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
• FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
• FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
• FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
• All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
• All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.