Certified Electrician
About the job
- At least 4 years of experience as a Journeyman Industrial Electrician, Industrial electrical helper, or Industrial Electrician.
- Ability to meet the role's physical requirements, including working at heights exceeding 300 feet, lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing, and working in all weather conditions while wearing required personal protective equipment.
- Ability to read blueprints and schematics proficiently.
- Knowledge and experience working on high-voltage systems and terminating high- and low-voltage equipment and cable or wiring.
- Knowledge of basic electrical theory, including Ohm's law.
- Ability to install and modify cable tray using hand tools and power tools.
- Ability to bend and cut conduit using hand saws, hand tube-bending equipment, and power or hydraulic cutting and tube-bending devices.
- Proficiency in cable-pulling methods for running cable through specified pathways.
- Ability to use specialized electrical tools, including ohm meters, multimeters, and terminating devices.
- Mechanical and electrical knowledge of components used in crude oil refineries.
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment and systems for electrical malfunctions.
- Ability to identify different cable and wire types, gauges, and colors.
- Knowledge and experience working with a lockout/tagout system.
- Ability to follow safety regulations and instructions.
- Availability to work the designated schedule and required overtime with proper notification.
- Possession of all required tools and reliable transportation.
- Possession of an Electrical NCCER credential, state electrical license, state electrical apprentice license, or a two-year electrical degree or equivalent.
- Read blueprints and specifications to determine the scope of work, including the locations, quantities, and sizes of required materials.
- Identify all tools required for assigned tasks.
- Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate them.
- Cut, bend, and run conduit according to blueprints.
- Install, modify, and fabricate cable tray according to specifications.
- Pull cable through specified pathways.
- Assemble and install electrical equipment.
- Terminate wires and cable to electrical equipment, including breakers, control panels, and distribution systems.
- Test electrical components for continuity and proper voltage readings according to specifications.
- Inspect electrical equipment and components to identify hazards and verify operational condition.
- Set up and maintain temporary power systems.
- Install and maintain grounding systems for equipment and structures.
- Hoist equipment and tools into position using bull rigging or a crane.
- Current Zachry or Zachry ROF employee.
- Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
About the company
Zachry Group provides turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services for the energy, chemicals, power, manufacturing and industrial sectors in North America. It covers the full project lifecycle by helping customers plan, build and renew critical facilities, often as a single‑point provider responsible for the entire scope. The company executes projects through engineering, procurement, fabrication and on-site construction with a strong emphasis on safety and reliable delivery. What sets Zachry Group apart is its long history (since 1924), a purpose‑driven culture and a consistent focus on safety, quality and meeting customers’ immediate and long-term goals across diverse sectors. Its goal is to help clients achieve their objectives by delivering the best possible outcomes while maintaining high safety standards.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Antonio, Texas
Founded
1924
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What believers are saying
- NiSource awarded Zachry a 2025 EPC contract for a 2,600-megawatt Indiana project.
- Zachry Maintenance Services won 10-year Cheniere renewal on March 30, 2026.
- Chevron Phillips extended Zachry Maintenance Services five years on February 2, 2026.
What critics are saying
- Zachry's May 2024 Golden Pass bankruptcy exposed brutal project overruns and liquidity strain.
- July 30, 2026 Sabine Pass worker death triggered wrongful-death litigation against Zachry and Cheniere.
- Texas operations still carry labor and safety overhangs after 4,000-plus layoffs and WARN scrutiny.
What makes Zachry Group unique
- Zachry's 100-plus gas plants and 60,000-megawatt pedigree wins utility EPC work.
- Zachry's 2026 nuclear push, including Terrestrial Energy and new nuclear leaders, broadens optionality.
- Quanta joint venture on NiSource pairs Zachry engineering depth with stronger field execution.
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Zachry Group awarded Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for NiSource's Combined Cycle Generation Project. SAN ANTONIO-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Zachry Group (Zachry) has been awarded the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for NiSource Inc.'s Combined Cycle Generation Project, a major infrastructure project located near Wheatfield, Indiana. The facility will support NiSource's delivery of electricity to a third-party customer and includes two nominal 1,300-megawatt gas-fired combined cycle units in a 2 x 2 x 1 configuration. A subsidiary of NiSource Inc. will own and operate the facility. The EPC contract will be executed by a joint venture between Zachry Group and Quanta Services, Inc. (Quanta). Zachry will lead engineering, procurement, project management, construction planning, and commissioning, drawing on its five decades of experience designing and building over 100 gas-fired facilities totaling more than 60,000 megawatts. Quanta will contribute field-level leadership and craft workforce management through its operating companies. This collaborative approach is designed to enhance execution certainty, optimize labor resources, and deliver cost-effective, high-quality infrastructure. "We are honored to partner with NiSource Inc. on this landmark project that reflects our shared commitment to delivering reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions," said John B. Zachry, Chairman and CEO of Zachry Group. "Working alongside Quanta, we're combining our complementary strengths to execute a project of this scale with precision and innovation. Together, we're proud to support the region's energy future." "NiSource is committed to advancing transformative growth while ensuring that customer affordability remains at the heart of our strategy," said Lloyd Yates, President and Chief Executive Officer of NiSource. "Through this collaboration with Zachry and Quanta, we are expanding generation and grid infrastructure in a way that supports economic development and innovation while protecting customers from the costs of infrastructure investment. We are excited to partner with Zachry and Quanta to meet the evolving energy needs of our customers and communities." "We're proud to collaborate with Zachry Group, a company that shares Quanta's commitment to safety, performance, and delivering results that matter," said Duke Austin, Quanta's President and Chief Executive Officer. "We have respected Zachry's capabilities for decades, and together, we look forward to delivering this critical infrastructure project for NiSource." About Zachry Group Zachry Group is North America's pacesetter in turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services to the energy, chemicals, power, manufacturing and industrial sectors. We work with customers to plan, build, and renew their most critical facilities, so they can achieve their immediate and long-term goals, all at the highest safety standards. Since 1924, we have been a purpose-driven organization, united by a shared set of values and the desire to deliver the very best outcome for our customers. Visit www.zachrygroup.com for more information.
Shortly after the company pulled away from the natural gas project, the Zachry Holdings subsidiary (Zachry Industrial Inc.) laid off more than 4,000 workers.
BEAUMONT, Texas - Zachry Holdings has once again found itself facing scrutiny, after laying off 126 more people between Beaumont, Orange, Sabine Pass, and Baytown.
As the lead contractor in charge of staffing construction activities, Zachry's financial issues and ongoing bankruptcy proceedings have prevented the remaining contractors from resuming large-scale construction.
Zachry Holdings faces lawsuit, accusation of violating federal law in mass layoffs at Golden Pass LNG.