Licensed Electrician- Facility & CNC Machines
NOV
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Job Description
Who Are We?
NOV is a leading supplier of drilling products around the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with a global HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) program and a strong commitment to the safety of our employees. Our products are used by major Energy and Service companies to drill and complete oil & gas wells across the globe.
Where Are We?
We are located at 500 Conroe Park West Dr, Conroe, TX 77303.
What Do We Do Here?
Our Conroe Facility produces downhole products for drilling activities. To meet the demand for our products, we provide employees with an air-conditioned environment, highly organized and clean 300,000 SQ. ft. fabrication facility, new CNC Machines (Mazak, Mori Sieke, DMG Mori, Weiler, etc.), and a strong safety program designed to ensure our team goes home safe to their families after every shift.
What is the Team Like?
At NOV and at our 500 Conroe Park West location, we recognize the value of people. Building strong work relationships is key to keeping talented, reliable, and loyal employees. That's why we work hard to ensure our team feels appreciated for their hard work. Collaboration, respect, integrity and accountability are core concepts for our success.
What's the Job Like?
Essential Job Functions
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair high-voltage electrical equipment and power distribution systems.
- Perform maintenance and testing on high-voltage and low-voltage circuit breakers, including MCBs, MCCBs, ACBs, and protective relays.
- Connect, terminate, and commission high-voltage cables, transformers, switchgear, motors, generators, and control systems.
- Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical systems to minimize downtime.
- Diagnose electrical faults using testing and diagnostic equipment such as multimeters, insulation resistance testers (Megger), power quality analyzers, and relay test equipment.
- Perform switching operations and isolation procedures in accordance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
- Inspect and maintain electrical panels, motor control centers (MCCs), switchboards, bus ducts, and distribution equipment.
- Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, local electrical codes, and company safety procedures.
- Support commissioning and startup activities for new electrical installations and equipment upgrades.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, test reports, and work orders within the CMMS system.
- Coordinate with operations, engineering, and contractors during maintenance outages and projects.
- Respond to emergency electrical breakdowns and provide on-call support when required related to facility and equipment.
- Maintain NOV guidelines on safety, quality, and delivery.
- Clean work areas as necessary to maintain cleanliness, health, and safety standards.
- All other reasonable tasks assigned with the goal of helping the team, operations, or the facility overall.
Facility/Group-Specific Responsibilities/Expectations
- Champion facility goals for Quality, Safety, Innovation and Cost - seek opportunities to provide feedback on process improvements, cost savings, and opportunities to work more efficiently and/or safely.
- Remain open to feedback and collaboration with other departments and business units
- Regular attendance and timeliness
Who's Going to be Successful in this Job?
Educational & Experience Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5 years of industrial, manufacturing, oil & gas, utility, or commercial electrical maintenance experience.
- Valid Journeyman or Master Electrician License (as required by state/local regulations).
- Experience working with medium- and high-voltage systems (e.g., 480V, 4.16kV, 13.8kV, or higher).
- Strong knowledge of electrical safety practices and LOTO procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical manuals.
Preferred:
- Relevant technical degree or apprenticeship preferred.
- Experience with substations, switchgear, transformers, protective relays, and VFDs.
- Certifiable in NFPA 70E Electrical Safety.
- Experience with PLC troubleshooting and industrial automation systems.
- NETA, NICET, or equivalent electrical testing certification.
- Experience with: Electrical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
- Circuit breaker maintenance and testing
- Cable termination and equipment commissioning
- Preventive and predictive maintenance
- Electrical safety and hazard recognition
What Most Electricians Job Listings Don't Tell You
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Electrical work in Texas is licensed by the state. You begin as a registered apprentice, accumulate thousands of paid hours under a licensed electrician, and pass an exam to reach journeyman, then master. A posting that says electrician may want a specific tier, so check which license the role expects. Pay is hourly and climbs sharply with each license step. Service and low-voltage specialties sometimes add performance pay on top.
The work splits into residential, commercial, and industrial, and each feels different. Residential service means troubleshooting panels, outlets, and fixtures in occupied homes. Commercial and new construction lean on conduit bending, blueprint reading, and rough-in on a schedule. Safety is constant. You lock out circuits, test before you touch, and follow code to the letter because inspectors check the work. Demand in the Houston metro stays strong with new building, solar tie-ins, and EV charger installs, so skilled hands rarely sit idle.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Most days open with a job packet or a service route. You review the scope, pull materials, and set up a safe work area. Service electricians spend the day diagnosing dead circuits, replacing breakers, adding outlets, and correcting wiring that failed an inspection. You test voltage, trace faults, and confirm every connection is tight and grounded.
On new construction the rhythm is different. You bend and run conduit, pull wire, mount boxes, and set panels to the plan. Rough-in has to pass inspection before walls close, so accuracy and code knowledge matter more than speed. You coordinate with other trades sharing the site and keep your runs clean. Documentation closes out the day. You mark panels, note circuits, and record what was installed. The job mixes physical work, careful measurement, and steady problem solving, and a single miss can mean a failed inspection or a callback.
What Electricians Jobs Pay in Houston
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (Electricians).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $28.45/hr.
Becoming a Licensed Electrician in Texas
Electrical work is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. You start as a registered apprentice and log thousands of paid hours under a licensed electrician. With enough documented hours you test for journeyman, and after more experience you sit for the master electrician exam. A master can hold or serve as the responsible party for a contractor license. Specialties like low-voltage and sign electrician have their own licenses. Every step ties to hours and a passing exam, so track your time from day one.
Career Ladder and Pay
- 1 Apprentice Electrician $47,237/yr
Register with the state and log paid hours under a licensed electrician.
- 2 Journeyman Electrician $59,176/yr
Pass the exam and wire installs and service with limited supervision.
- 3 Master Electrician $73,715/yr
Top tier. Design systems, pull permits, and oversee journeymen.
- 4 Estimator / Foreman $73,715/yr
Bid projects and lead crews on commercial and industrial jobs.
- 5 Electrical Contractor $84,469/yr
Hold the contractor license and run your own electrical business.
Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.
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