Alpha Southwest has been doing business since 1964 and has grown into the largest deep-set turbine water well contractor in our region. Our services include a pump/well division, electrical division and an electric motor repair division allowing us to provide comprehensive services to our customers.. Alpha also maintains additional operations in El Paso, TX.
This position reports to the Electrical division.
Summary: The successful candidate will provide electrical and electronic support to the operations. Position entails assembling new systems, troubleshooting and repairing electrical and electronic equipment associated with Municipal and Industrial water systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic equipment including but not limited to, PLC’s, VFD’s, process instrumentation, pumps, pneumatics, motor controls, PID controllers and power distribution
- Participate in equipment installation and start-ups at sites and or/at customer locations
- Provide customer technical support in person, phone and on-site
- Work closely with the engineering group to provide accurate and complete documentation
- Design and produce electrical schematics and bill of materials
- Correctly size and specify wire, conduit, switches, panels, fuses, circuit breakers, etc
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications and requirements
- Must be able to read and follow schematics, piping and instrumentation drawings (P&IDs) and electrical schematics
- Possess working knowledge of typical instrumentation and be able to perform calibrations and configuration of such devices
- Working knowledge of PLC programming
- SCADA experience preferred
- Wiring and conduit experience
- Active journeyman license
- Valid Driver's license
Physical Demands:
The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds, with frequent bending, stooping and standing, some overhead lifting, and repetitive use of hands and arms. Some walking required. This position frequently works in all seasons (heat and cold) of an outdoor setting.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- What is your salary expectation?
- How many years have you been a journeyman electrician?
Work Location: In person
