What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrician position at Forum Energy Technologies?
Summary:
Assembles, tests, and trouble shoots electrical/mechanical assemblies. Performs under minimum supervision, tasks of substantial variety or complexity which requires a masterly knowledge of assembly techniques, materials, tools, machines, and equipment. Assist in training new employees, assigning jobs, and check quality of others' work.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Perform work in a professional and safe manner, report unsafe work practices
- Assemble electrical/mechanical subassemblies from electrical diagrams, drawings, P&IDs or verbal instructions.
- Organize and coordinate office/employee functions.
- Terminate electrical devices on equipment, Wire Junction Boxes, Burner Management systems, run conduit, and point to point testing in Class 1 Div 1 and Class 1 Div 2 area classifications
- Perform troubleshooting and testing of electrical systems
- PLC programming a plus
- Other duties assigned.
Skills/Knowledge
- Experience in wiring production equipment which would include but not limited to wiring GPU’s, Dehy’s,
- Awareness of areas of classification (ie. Class 1 Div 1 groups CD, Class 1 Div 2 groups CD), Nema enclosure designations and proper grounding technique.
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics & P&IDs
- Familiarity with hand and power tools.
- Ability to identify and read values of common components.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, assembly prints, and electronic schematics.
- Versed in circuit theory and is able to identify and perform component level troubleshooting.
- Advanced soldering, wire crimping skills and working with CLX conduit and cable glands
Education
- High School Degree or equivalent.
Experience
- 7 years experience as a general electrician that would be required to understand and wire from a schematic/drawing.
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.