Maintenance Electrician

Title:                    Maintenance Electrician                                                         

Status:                Full-Time, Non-exempt                       

Company:          Host Terminals

Reports To:        Maintenance Manager                       

Supervises:        N/A      

Avondale Global Gateway is a 254-acre former shipyard on Mile 108 of the Mississippi River, redeveloped into a multimodal logistics terminal with significant warehousing and storage capabilities. T. Parker Host acquired Avondale in 2018 from Huntington Ingalls Industries and has since reestablished its iconic prominence into a model of ingenuity. Avondale Global Gateway is a historic property with four docks and over one mile of waterfront, uniquely accommodating ships, barges, rail and trucks. This facility offers immediate access to the regional and interstate highway system and is positioned at the interchange of six Class I railroads, creating the ability for cargo to be distributed in all directions.

Avondale Global Gateway has become integral to HOST’s continued efforts of shifting the transportation paradigm and rethinking how cargo moves – providing exceptional service and solutions to our customers. 

Core Principles: All team members must demonstrate an ability to adhere and understand the core principles of the company. This team member must be able to provide value and depth to the Core Principles of Host.

• Our people are our greatest assets.
• Their safety is our top priority.
• We provide exceptional service.
• We believe every relationship is important.
• We are detectives, understanding all activities within our markets.
• We know today's opportunities are tomorrow's growth.
• We conduct all business with integrity.
• We build on our legacy.

Position Summary: An entry-level maintenance electrician assists in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems within industrial facilities such as manufacturing plants, warehouses, refineries, and processing centers. This role is ideal for someone beginning their electrical career, often with trade school training, an apprenticeship, or basic hands‑on experience.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist senior electricians with installation, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial electrical systems.
• Perform basic wiring, conduit bending, cable pulling, and equipment hookups.
• Support maintenance of motors, transformers, control panels, and switchgear.
• Help diagnose issues with PLC-controlled machinery, sensors, and automation equipment.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance on electrical components.
• Follow blueprints, schematics, and electrical diagrams under supervision.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment safely.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and ensure compliance with safety regulations (OSHA, NFPA 70E).
• Document work performed and report equipment issues to supervisors.

Education, Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High school diploma or GED; technical school or apprenticeship enrollment is a plus.
• Basic understanding of electrical theory, circuits, and industrial equipment
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment
• Ability to read simple schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work in industrial environments (heights, confined spaces, hot/cold conditions)
• Reliable, safety-focused, and able to work as part of a team
• Completion of an electrical training program or pre‑apprenticeship (Preferred)
• Experience with multimeters, conduit bending, or basic troubleshooting (Preferred)
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification (Preferred)
• Forklift or aerial lift certification (Preferred)

Physical Requirements:

• Must meet “fit for duty” requirements upon job offer (pre-employment physical and drug test)
• The employee must meet physical requirements including but not limited to, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing up/down ladders and stairs, negotiating uneven and moving surfaces
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work at protected heights up to 130 feet.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  
• Perform work in dusty environment and all types of temperature/weather conditions.