Job Description

Overview

Powell is an engineered to order manufacturer of switchgear and electrical equipment for the power generation industry.

We are currently seeking a skilled Electrical Assembler to join our team at our facility located in Houston, TX, 77075.

The Electrical Assembler will perform various duties on power control rooms including bending, running, installing, and terminating electrical conduit.

*1st & 2nd shift openings*

1st shift: Mon-Thurs 5:00am-3:30pm plus OT

2nd shift: Mon-Thurs 3:00pm-1:30am plus OT

Essential Responsibilities

• The Senior Electrical Assembler 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 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.

You should be proficient in:

• Electrical Schematics
• Shop Math Skills