Master Electrician

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Master Electrician role is to review and evaluate the design philosophy for electrical installations from an operational and assembly point of view and provide experienced feedback to pertinent teams. The Master Electrician will oversee the pre-fabrication and integration for critical power enclosures to ensure they meet exact specifications and National Electrical Code (NEC) standards before shipment; this is inclusive of monitoring/auditing the Electrical Assembly teams and Quality Inspection personnel at all facilities and stages to provide guidance on installation means and methods. A successful candidate will possess demonstrated proficiency in industrial power distribution systems, design for manufacturability as well as interpersonal skills for team collaboration and mentoring as well as assist in the electrical apprenticeship program.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in ensuring the ongoing integrity of the quality management system (ISO 9001:2015, AISC, NEC, etc.) through internal auditing or as directed.
• Visit all TAS sites to inspect electrical assembly including wiring, panels, and equipment.
• Verify compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), local ordinances, and approved specifications.
• Examine electrical drawings, plans, and specifications before and during assembly.
• Detect faulty wiring, incorrect materials, or non-compliant assembly.
• Create nonconformances for violations.
• Assist in receiving inspection of electrical components to contractual obligations.
• Assist in training quality personnel to be able to perform basic electrical inspections.
• Develop procedures and instructions as needed.
• Prepare details reports, maintain records and document work performed.
• Respond to inquiries and provide technical guidance TAS personnel.
• Investigate reports of unpermitted or unsafe electrical work. 
• Be the NCCER Instructor for the electrical apprenticeship program.
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by TAS.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Verify workmanship quality.
• Creating technical reports for internal use.
• Apply sound judgment to resolve complex electrical compliance issues.
• Taking initiative to attend training and broaden skills in new electrical technologies.
• Responsible for code compliance
• Responsible for the administration and implementation of the quality control system.
• Ensure all final inspections have been obtained prior to project close out.
• Exercise the authority to halt work on nonconforming work and activities.
• Any other tasks assigned by TAS Energy.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong communication (written and verbal), attention to detail, problem-solving, and time management
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the installation of industrial electric wiring, instrumentation, VFDs, MCCs, controls control valves in a shop fabrication facility.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in controls wiring
• Must have a current electrical license registered with the state.
• Effective working knowledge of industry codes and standards: NEC, IEC, UBC, IBC, ICC, etc.
• Strong knowledge of industry "best practices" relating to electrical power distribution systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, one-line diagrams and wiring diagrams and assist in the checking procedure for the same.
• Intermediate computer skills (ability to work through spreadsheets and develop documentation)
• Ability to develop processes and procedures for electrical work
• Familiarity with various testing practices such as Loop Tests, Point to Point Tests, Function Tests, etc.
• Must have a good command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Ability to travel to active non-TAS construction sites for investigation and remediation activities. 

JOB SKILLS:

• Highly Computer literate in all standard business operating software.
• Ability to analyze complex data with a variety of variables to solve practical problems where only limited standardization exists.
• High level of ability to influence pertinent departments and collaborate effectively. ees.
• Provide direct immediate technical support related to quality management processes and philosophies.
• Ability to produce high quality results using autonomy.
• Operate and train others to operate common electrical testing equipment (e.g., multimeter, ohmmeter, etc.)
• Operate and train others to operate common electrical installation tools (e.g., termination crimping, insulation strippers, etc.
• High Degree of experience in interpreting one-line and electrical assembly drawings with the ability to train others.
• Experience with analysis of compliance with NEC, IEC, NFPA and other local and international codes.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast paced, often changing environment.
• Ability to multi-task over several projects and manage conflicting priorities and remain organized.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Industrial HVAC, energy service contracting or central chilled water plant experience
• Power generation plant experience
• Experience with large industrial power units, chiller and chiller systems
• ISO 9001 Trained
• NEC Trained
• 2+ years as a licensed Master Electrician

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Master Electrician’s License
• High School Diploma/GED with some specialized training.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Position is at least 30% to 40% at a desk working with a computer. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  Performs other physical activities including use of fingers, sitting, stooping, bending, crouching, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions.  Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and conduct extensive reading.  The incumbent will be subject to inside environmental conditions.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Join a team driven to excel in all that we do!  When you join TAS, you join a Houston-headquartered company that is part of a large Houston-headquartered publicly traded company, Comfort Systems USA, with a solid reputation built on outstanding value, integrity, and customer focus.  We offer our customers and employees the best of both worlds:  a small company feel with the resources, talent, process, and international reach of a large company.

TAS delivers innovative packaged modular systems that are engineered and manufactured in one of our Houston, TX facilities and utilized in data centers, power, and commercial/industrial utility system applications.  TAS has successfully delivered and commissioned over 520 packages to over 33 countries.  The company is headquartered in Houston, TX and has five ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities in Houston, encompassing 1.2m sq. feet with proximity to major shipping ports and interstate highways.  TAS manages all logistics and transportation facilitating accelerated construction at customer’s facilities.

TAS’ fastest growing business is the data center market.  By applying deep expertise in cooling, thermodynamics, and power, TAS has developed an entire product line that revolutionizes data center delivery. 

With our tremendous market potential, advanced technological systems, entrepreneurial culture as well as a talented and productive workforce, we continue to set and exceed aggressive market penetration and financial goals.  More information is available on the company website at: www.tas.com.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: TAS has a tobacco-free workplace policy, under which individuals are not allowed to smoke or use tobacco or nicotine products on the TAS premises, while conducting TAS business off premises or take "smoking" breaks during working hours. “smoking” and “tobacco or nicotine products” includes, but is not limited to, products such as cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaping, all forms of smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco, snuff, dip) and clove cigarettes.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Applications and resumes will be kept on file for a limited time and the Company is under no duty or obligation to contact applicants if they are not selected for the job applied for or if other jobs become available in the future. Applicants that desire to apply for a job that becomes available at the Company in the future, should submit a new employment application or resume.

TAS Energy Inc. guarantees equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.