Industrial Electrician in New Orleans, Louisiana

Location

New Orleans, Louisiana

Job Type

Full-time

Salary

$35 – $40/hr

Company

Glo Resources

GLO Resources is currently hiring an Industrial Electrician in New Orleans, LA. The pay is between $35-$40 per hour experience dependent. This position typically works 8–10 hour shifts, Monday–Friday, with occasional overtime or weekends.

Position Summary

The Industrial Electrician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving electrical systems across the machine shop, fabrication shop, and dock facilities. This role also supports field operations by performing electrical work on vessels, barges, and customer projects as needed. The ideal candidate will be experienced in both facility maintenance and field-based electrical work, with the ability to respond quickly to equipment failures and support ongoing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electrical systems across shop and dock facilities (480V / 240V / 120V).

• Troubleshoot outages, equipment failures, and power distribution issues.

• Maintain lighting systems, panels, breakers, transformers, and disconnects.

• Support preventive maintenance programs for all electrical infrastructure.

• Diagnose and repair electrical components of cranes, forklifts, compressors, welders, and shop equipment.

• Troubleshoot motor controls, starters, VFDs, and control panels.

• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment.

• Provide electrical support for fabrication shop needs, including temporary power setups.

• Maintain shore power systems and dock electrical infrastructure.

• Troubleshoot and repair vessel-related electrical issues while at dock.

• Ensure safe electrical connections for visiting vessels and job setups.

• Run conduit, pull wire, terminate panels, and install electrical equipment in field environments.

• Support repair scopes involving pumps, motors, lighting, and control systems.

• Follow all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and safety protocols.

• Maintain clean and organized work areas.

• Communicate job progress, issues, and updates with supervisors and project managers.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial or marine electrical experience.

• Strong knowledge of single-phase and three-phase electrical systems.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.

• Experience troubleshooting motors, controls, and power distribution systems.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally for field work.

• Marine, shipyard, or heavy industrial experience preferred.

• Experience with VFDs, PLCs, and automation systems a plus.

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.

• TWIC card (or ability to obtain) preferred.

• Must be able to pass Motor Vehicle Record check.

Physical Requirements

• Comfortable working in shop, dock, and field environments.

• Exposure to weather, noise, and heavy equipment.

• Bending, crouching, lifting, and standing for extended periods.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to work at heights or in confined spaces as needed.

Benefits Offered

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is your experience with Industrial or Marine electrical systems including single-phase and three-phase units? Explain.

• What is your experience with VFDs, PLCs and automation systems? Explain.

Experience:

• Industrial electrician: 5 years (Required)

• Electrical systems: 5 years (Required)

• Blueprint reading: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• TWIC Card (Preferred)

• OSHA 10 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person