Novate Solution’s, Inc. is an Industrial Technology Services firm with 20+ years of providing professional engineering design, turnkey project implementation, and support services for the technology that runs industrial production facilities. Our clients are large scale industrial facilities that rely on us for our expertise and high-quality implementation of process control systems, information software, instrumentation, industrial networks, SCADA/BMS, measurement, inspection, motion, and state-of-the-art Industry 4.0 technologies.
Novate is currently looking for an Industrial Controls Electrician I to join our Field Services Team at our location in Fremont, CA. This individual must have the ability to be client facing, have general awareness of multiple industrial environments, provide support initiative and be extremely organized. The ideal individual is curious with an investigative mindset, wants to resolve complex issues and problems, is a team player and works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. If you are looking for a role that will provide you exciting challenges with an opportunity for continuous learning from industry veterans, Novate Solutions is interested in chatting with you.
To be successful in this role, the ideal individual must:
- Be an effective communicator both verbally and in writing.
- Have industrial troubleshooting experience in an automation or controls environment.
- Be a self-starter, driven to take initiative and is highly self-motivated.
- Be well organized with attention to detail and time management skills.
Responsibilities:
- Provide off-site client support as needed for process failures and support for automation solutions.
- Provide input and recommendations to help client self-resolve issues, understand the implication of those recommendations, and anticipate efficiency, compliance, safety and operational needs.
- Complete new equipment installations for various control components, such as instrumentation, sensors, I/O, VFDs, servo drives, etc.
- Monitor client systems for active events with an eye towards preventing client downtime.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
- Accurately report work on to electronic time sheet applications, daily
Required Skills and Experience:
- Experience in installing raceway, conduit, bending conduit per NEC code.
- Working knowledge of current NEC code, and ability to read and apply code
- Knowledge of electrical principles
- Ability to interpret drawings and schematics.
- Experience with low voltage circuits, signaling circuits.
- Experience with installing and troubleshooting instrumentation a bonus.
- Experience with installing and basic troubleshooting of VFDs.
- Must maintain a clean driving record with the ability to pass a driving background check. Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
- Understands basic construction principles.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Adheres to company safety policies and procedures including ability to identify and report safety hazards, and the ability to encourage others to work safely.
- Ability to establish rapport with customers and other tradesman.
- Ability to work successfully independently, and with others.
- Ability to take ownership of issues and communicate with team.
- Experience in using PPE, LOTO, fall protection systems per OSHA requirements.
- Individual should be punctual, organized and communicate effectively.
Additional Skills that are Desirable:
- Awareness of remote conference tools such as Zoom, Webex and Teams.
- Project coordination or management experience a plus.
Education:
- Must possess a valid Journeyman License/Electrician Certification or equivalent per local and state requirements.
Competencies:
- Communication
- Results Driven
- Critical Thinking
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Work Independently
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to perform work that requires bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, turning, standing, and balance.
- Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions, industrial environments.
- Ability to work carefully and safely around machinery, equipment.
- Possible overnight travel.
Travel Requirement:
Work at sites within the Bay Area, Napa Valley and San Joaquin Valley.
Occasional out of state and/or overnight travel (10%).
Work Authorization/Security Clearance:
The applicant, upon offer, must successfully pass a comprehensive background check that will include Federal (NCIC), State and Local criminal background and obtain certification from the US Department of Homeland Security in order to work in elevated security environments (where we work).
Secure work environments (where we work) prohibit anyone who is has been convicted of or pled guilty to, a felony; or who has any misdemeanor conviction for a violent or sex crime; as required by applicable Federal agencies, as allowed by California law and directed by our customers.
Must have a current valid California Class C driver’s license.
This Position at Novate
- Field Service Manager
- Field Service Lead
- Senior Industrial Controls Electrician II
- Senior Industrial Controls Electrician I
- Industrial Controls Electrician III
- Industrial Controls Electrician II
- Industrial Controls Electrician I
- Industrial Controls Tech III
- Industrial Controls Tech II
- Industrial Controls Tech I
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Wellness program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Novate is an Equal Opportunity Employer
NO RECRUITERS OR PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Industrial electrician: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Fremont, CA 94538 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fremont, CA 94538: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
