Tyler Pipe - Industrial Maintenance Electrician

Tyler Pipe - Industrial Maintenance Electrician

Who We Are

For nearly 70 years, Tyler Pipe & Couplings has been serving its customers as one of the United States’ premiere manufacturers of cast iron soil pipe and fittings for the plumbing industry. Tyler Pipe is based in Tyler, Texas and is wholly owned by McWane Inc., a large manufacturer of fire hydrants, valves, and cast-iron pipes in North America. The McWane Way emphasizes teamwork, excellence, leadership, environment, communication, accountability, safety, and trust.

All team members are expected to know and work by these principles and to consider what they mean for themselves in day-to-day work.

An Industrial Maintenance Electrician performs a large variety of electrical trade functions such as the installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment for the generation, distribution, and utilization of electrical energy. They coordinate, participate, assist, construct, fabricate, install, repair and maintain generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems and electronic controls as required for plant operations.

• Assist supervisor in planning, scheduling and assigning various jobs.
• Order parts and materials for electrical department from warehouse and purchasing department as required to install and maintain equipment.
• Locate, diagnose and repair troubles in electrical systems and equipment.
• Work with electrical hand and power tools, measuring and testing instruments.
• Assist maintenance millwrights in dismantling or partially dismantling machines and mechanical equipment to diagnose source of trouble and make vital repairs or adjustments as required.
• Use and interpret for others complicated blueprints and drawings.
• Troubleshoot breakdowns to resolve cause of trouble while keeping work of unit on schedule.
• Always follow safety procedures and wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Communicate work performed to their supervisor, next shift, and maintenance scheduler.
• Keep work area clean, safe, and orderly.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

• Candidates must be 18 years of age or older.
• Have verifiable and consistent work experience.
• Pass a written exam to demonstrate knowledge of various electrical topics (the result will be used to determine a candidate’s base knowledge for the appropriate starting wage).
• Pass an employment background check, drug screening, and physical fitness test (to be coordinated through Tyler Pipe's HR & Safety Departments).

• Ability to identify technical malfunctions in electrical units and systems.
• Understanding of the correct handling and use of electrical repair tools and equipment.
• Ability to effectively manage time and coordinate work functions with co-workers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Initiative and ability to work unsupervised at times.
• Willingness to work when needed and to help and volunteer across a variety of different machines.
• Dedication to safety by following all safety rules/procedures and wearing required PPE.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.

Tyler Pipe, as a subsidiary of McWane, Inc., is a nationwide leader in manufacturing cast iron soil pipe and fittings located in Tyler, Texas. All team members are expected to know and exhibit the eight McWane Way principles:
Safety, Environment, Leadership, Accountability, Excellence, Trust, Teamwork, and Communication, as well as related values and behaviors.

If you're dedicated and tenacious, Tyler Pipe is an excellent place to advance your career. Please apply.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices.

McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.