Apprentice Electrician (HOUSTON, TX, US, 77064)

NRG Energy
Houston
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Safety compliance","Environmental compliance","Troubleshooting","Technical communication","Teamwork"]

Provide electrical maintenance support in a power plant, including troubleshooting, inspecting, repairing, and installing electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, breakers, switchgear, and motors. Follow safety and environmental rules, read blueprints and control drawings, complete required work records, and perform switching and testing to maintain equipment safely. May cover Head Electrician duties and mentor apprentice electricians while working with other crafts and contractors.

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Apprentice Electrician (HOUSTON, TX, US, 77064)

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Job Summary

Provide electrical maintenance support in a power plant, including troubleshooting, inspecting, repairing, and installing electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, breakers, switchgear, and motors. Follow safety and environmental rules, read blueprints and control drawings, complete required work records, and perform switching and testing to maintain equipment safely. May cover Head Electrician duties and mentor apprentice electricians while working with other crafts and contractors.
Location: Houston
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Graduate level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Follow safety guidelines and recognize hazards to protect yourself, coworkers, and the public.
  • •Apply environmental rules and regulations during all electrical maintenance work.
  • •Read and interpret instruction manuals, blueprints, and control system drawings for daily tasks.
  • •Repair, test, troubleshoot, inspect, install, remove, and maintain power plant electrical equipment (e.g., generators, transformers, breakers, switchgear, motors).
  • •Complete written/electronic records and coordinate with other crafts/contractors; may teach apprentice electricians and cover Head Electrician duties during absence.

Key Requirements

  • •High school diploma or GED.
  • •Five years (including apprenticeship) of industrial electrical maintenance experience repairing, inspecting, testing, installing, and/or maintaining power plant electrical equipment.
  • •Valid Drivers’ License required.
  • •Knowledge of electricity (voltage/current) and power plant electrical systems, including safe switching to clear circuits for maintenance.
  • •Ability to follow technical manuals and job instructions and produce high-quality work with minimal supervision.
Education:High School
Skills:Safety complianceEnvironmental complianceTroubleshootingTechnical communicationTeamwork
Licenses:Valid Drivers’ License
Tech Stack:Lockout/TagoutVoltmetersMeggersAmp metersHigh potential test equipmentControl system drawingsBlueprintsWork ordersCalibration sheetsTime cardsMaterial requests

Company Brief

NRG Energy
NRG Energy is a large integrated power company that owns and operates a diverse fleet of power generation assets and provides retail electricity services, energy solutions, and distributed energy resources to residential and commercial customers.
Industry: Utilities
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Houston, United States
Founded: 1989
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