Electrical Lead
TAS
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Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Electrical Lead directs teams in the assembly, test, and troubleshooting of industrial electrical and controls systems and sub-assemblies, including installing motor control centers, assembling control panels, running conduit, pulling and terminating power cable and control wiring, installing lighting and electrical outlets.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Interpret electrical engineering drawings and communicate requirements to work teams
- Identify and report discrepancies on electrical and control drawings
- Troubleshooting of electrical and controls systems
- Ensure project schedule milestones are met
- Ensure all quality requirements are met and that required quality documentation is properly completed
- Perform coaching of the work team to ensure all cost, quality and schedule requirements are met
- Insure all employees adhere to prescribed safety program requirements
- Report defective material or questionable conditions to the department supervisor
- Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
- Complete assigned tasks with minimum supervision
- Other duties as directed by supervisor
JOB SKILLS
- Familiarity with NEC code (experience with IEC or other standards is a plus)
- Ability to read one line and three-line drawings (MV, LV, Control)
- Practical experience in the installation of electrical equipment including rigid conduit and EMT, power cables (MV and LV), cable termination (MV and LV)
- Ability to establish effective methods and procedures for installation of electrical equipment and instruments
- Familiarity with electrical assembly and fabrication tools and measurement tools (including multimeter and megger test equipment)
- Ability to perform basic math
- Good command of the English language, both written and verbal is a requirement
- Experience in supervising the work of others and the ability to effectively coach and lead team members
- Good knowledge and practical experience in the proper use of hand, electric and pneumatic tools
- Practical experience in the installation of electrical panels (MV, LV, MCC panels), E-stops, horns, warning lights, lighting, grounding, termination of LV and MV equipment
- Practical experience in the installation of control and instrument systems including installation of field instruments, cabling and termination, fabrication of control panels, and installation of control panels
- Able to perform commissioning and test activities including insulation test of electrical equipment and cables (MV & LV), point-to-point test and continuity test
- Practical experience with installation and termination of Allen Bradley PLCs
EDUCATION & TRAINING
- High school diploma
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum five years of related factory experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Work performed in a shop environment
- Exposed to any number of elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable
- Requires normal vision and absence of color blindness
- Physical effort equal to frequent moving of up to 50lbs materials
- Regularly required to sit or stand, bend and reach
- The use of Safety Glasses is required
- The use of earplugs is recommended
- Ability to stand up to 10 hours a day (with a lunch in between) and up to 6 days a week
- Ability to work in a non-air-conditioned environment
- Steel-toe boots required in Manufacturing Facility
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.
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, product 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.
What Most Electricians Job Listings Don't Tell You
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Electrical work in Texas is licensed by the state. You begin as a registered apprentice, accumulate thousands of paid hours under a licensed electrician, and pass an exam to reach journeyman, then master. A posting that says electrician may want a specific tier, so check which license the role expects. Pay is hourly and climbs sharply with each license step. Service and low-voltage specialties sometimes add performance pay on top.
The work splits into residential, commercial, and industrial, and each feels different. Residential service means troubleshooting panels, outlets, and fixtures in occupied homes. Commercial and new construction lean on conduit bending, blueprint reading, and rough-in on a schedule. Safety is constant. You lock out circuits, test before you touch, and follow code to the letter because inspectors check the work. Demand in the Houston metro stays strong with new building, solar tie-ins, and EV charger installs, so skilled hands rarely sit idle.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Most days open with a job packet or a service route. You review the scope, pull materials, and set up a safe work area. Service electricians spend the day diagnosing dead circuits, replacing breakers, adding outlets, and correcting wiring that failed an inspection. You test voltage, trace faults, and confirm every connection is tight and grounded.
On new construction the rhythm is different. You bend and run conduit, pull wire, mount boxes, and set panels to the plan. Rough-in has to pass inspection before walls close, so accuracy and code knowledge matter more than speed. You coordinate with other trades sharing the site and keep your runs clean. Documentation closes out the day. You mark panels, note circuits, and record what was installed. The job mixes physical work, careful measurement, and steady problem solving, and a single miss can mean a failed inspection or a callback.
What Electricians Jobs Pay in Houston
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (Electricians).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $28.45/hr.
Becoming a Licensed Electrician in Texas
Electrical work is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. You start as a registered apprentice and log thousands of paid hours under a licensed electrician. With enough documented hours you test for journeyman, and after more experience you sit for the master electrician exam. A master can hold or serve as the responsible party for a contractor license. Specialties like low-voltage and sign electrician have their own licenses. Every step ties to hours and a passing exam, so track your time from day one.
Career Ladder and Pay
- 1 Apprentice Electrician $47,237/yr
Register with the state and log paid hours under a licensed electrician.
- 2 Journeyman Electrician $59,176/yr
Pass the exam and wire installs and service with limited supervision.
- 3 Master Electrician $73,715/yr
Top tier. Design systems, pull permits, and oversee journeymen.
- 4 Estimator / Foreman $73,715/yr
Bid projects and lead crews on commercial and industrial jobs.
- 5 Electrical Contractor $84,469/yr
Hold the contractor license and run your own electrical business.
Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.
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