Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Canrig Shop Electrician - Odessa, TX
Career Insights for Electrician
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Texas data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
An Electrician works on electrical systems in buildings. Installs electrical wiring and lighting in new construction, and repairs or upgrade wiring, outlets or other parts of older electrical systems. Checks safety and makes installations or repairs that are in compliance with local building codes. May also specialize in electrical work required in different manufacturing industries, electrical systems for cars, plane or boats, or electrical and lighting work in the film industry.
$59,203 / year median in Texas
+7% projected growth
Job Description
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
High school diploma or equivalent. 1-3 years of electrical assembly, industrial electrical maintenance, electrical equipment repair, or closely related experience. Relevant technical education, apprenticeship, or structured training may be considered. Foundational ability to use common hand tools and follow written or demonstrated electrical work instructions safely. Basic knowledge of industrial electrical components, wiring methods, motors, and control circuits, with the ability to develop Canrig product knowledge through training. Ability to read and follow basic work instructions, wiring diagrams, parts information, and approved repair procedures. Ability to use approved hand tools, termination tools, torque tools, and electrical test instruments safely and accurately within training and authorization. Ability to use required personal protective equipment. Respirator use, when required by the assigned task, is subject to applicable medical evaluation, fit testing, and training.PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
Experience repairing electrical systems on Canrig or other OEM drilling equipment, including top drives, powered catwalks, drawworks, control consoles, motors, drives, or related assemblies. Experience using computerized work orders, maintenance systems, or electronic repair documentation.Electrical Inspection, Repair, and Assembly Primary Skills:
Equipment Maintenance- Customer Equipment Repair
- Repair Procedures
- Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
- Circuit Analysis Assist with inspection, cleaning, electrical disassembly, basic component replacement, wiring, termination, assembly, and preparation of equipment under approved instructions and guidance.
Electrical Testing and Functional Verification Primary Skills:
Performing Daily Inspections- Component Testing
- Testing Procedures
- Quality Assurance
- Data Recording Review electrical equipment condition and identify damaged conductors, terminals, connectors, insulation, components, labels, or other nonconforming conditions.
Electrical Preventive Maintenance and Work Readiness Primary Skills:
Performing Maintenance Checks- Maintenance Task Analysis
- Preventative Service
- Report Equipment Malfunctions Assist with scheduled preventive maintenance and routine service activities for assigned electrical equipment and shop test assets.
Electrical Safety, Quality, and Technical Team Support Primary Skills:
Workplace Safety- Risk Assessment
- Standards Compliance
- Technical Support
- Cross-functional Teamwork Follow required electrical safety, environmental, quality, and shop procedures, including applicable lockout/tagout and authorization requirements.