Master Electrician

Year long contract with potential for renewal. Seeking someone with a journeyman or master electrician license in the State of Texas with at least 10 years of experience with high and low voltage systems, preferably in the upstream oil industry. Must be based within 70 miles of Yorktown, TX or Cuero, TX. 

The Master Electrician will serve as a senior field execution lead and project management resource, supporting a large-scale corrective action and electrical reliability improvement program across upstream oil and gas facilities. This role involves performing and directing high (480VAC) and low (24VDC) voltage electrical work, leading field walkdowns, developing cost and schedule estimates, managing daily cost and crew performance, and driving scope execution efficiency. The position requires deep upstream electrical expertise combined with strong field-based project management and cost control skills.Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead and perform corrective actions on high voltage electrical equipment, including breakers, fuses, transformers, and protection systems.
• Identify and remediate panel, termination, and installation deficiencies, including lugging, conductor sizing, torque verification, labeling, and code compliance.
• Support electrical reliability upgrades driven by audits, incident findings, or integrity programs.
• Execute and oversee electrical preventative maintenance (PM) activities on high and low voltage systems, including breaker exercising, infrared inspections, torquing, insulation testing, and visual inspections.
• Lead an extensive grounding and bonding campaign, including field inspections, testing, documentation, and remediation of grounding deficiencies.
• Verify grounding system integrity at panels, equipment skids, structures, and facilities in accordance with site standards and industry best practices.
• Support instrumentation power and signal circuits and control wiring associated with transmitters, analyzers, and control panels.
• Coordinate isolations, testing, and re-energization with operations, I&E engineers, and facilities engineering.
• Interpret and work from electrical one lines, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, and hazardous area classifications.
• Lead detailed field walkdowns to identify electrical deficiencies, validate scope, and define corrective action work packages.
• Document findings clearly and support scope definition suitable for execution, estimating, and prioritization.
• Develop field-level cost estimates for corrective action and PM work, including labor, materials, equipment, and contractor support.
• Support schedule development by identifying logical work sequencing, outage requirements, and execution constraints.
• Plan and manage daily and weekly crew loading, aligning resources to highest risk or highest value work first.
• Adjust priorities in response to operational needs, access constraints, or emergent electrical findings.
• Provide daily direction and oversight to assigned electricians, I&E technicians, and contract resources.
• Track daily costs, labor hours, and progress against approved scope and estimates.
• Identify and communicate cost or schedule risks early; implement corrective actions to maintain control.
• Manage work to minimize cycle time, rework, and unnecessary mobilization while maintaining safety and quality.
• Support scope management, ensuring work performed aligns with approved corrective action plans.
• Assist with field-driven change identification, justification, and documentation as required.
• Drive execution efficiency by bundling work, reducing repeat visits, and improving workface planning.
• Enforce electrical safe work practices, LOTO, energized work controls, ground disturbance, and facility safety requirements.
• Work safely in Class I Division 2 hazardous locations.
• Lead JSAs, pre-task planning, and field execution meetings.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Journeyman or Master Electrician certification required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical systems, with a focus on high voltage (480VAC) and low voltage (24VDC).
• Extensive experience in upstream oil and gas facilities or similar industrial environments.
• Proven expertise in electrical corrective actions, upgrades, and preventative maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and safety practices, including NEC and OSHA regulations.
• Proficiency in interpreting and working from electrical one lines, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, and hazardous area classifications.
• Demonstrated ability to lead detailed field walkdowns, identify deficiencies, and develop comprehensive corrective action plans.
• Experience in grounding and bonding programs, including field inspections, testing, and remediation.
• Solid project management skills, including cost estimating, scheduling, resource loading, and performance tracking.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of directing electricians, I&E technicians, and contractors.
• Proficient in using electrical testing and diagnostic tools, including infrared inspection equipment, insulation testers, and multimeters.
• Ability to work safely in Class I Division 2 hazardous locations and enforce site safety requirements.
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and respond to emergent electrical issues.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training in electrical systems preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to various job sites as needed.

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