Industrial Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

nowledgeJob Title : Industrial Electrician

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Industrial Electrician with extensive knowledge and experience in troubleshooting industrial electronic controls at a component level. The role involves working with VFDs, DC drives, PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, and associated wiring for industrial conveyors, barges, e-cranes, and heavy equipment in a shipping / barge company. The successful candidate will support operations through the installation, programming, start-up, and maintenance of electrical, automation, and process control equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, calibrate, and maintain electrical and automation equipment to improve and reduce total operating costs.
• Perform electrical preventive maintenance and repairs on overhead cranes, gantry cranes, bridge cranes, stormwater drain pumps, sewage pumps, generators, building lights, and all terminal equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment and instrumentation related to the unloading, loading, transfer, and storage of cargo including conveying equipment, motors, GE drive, PLCs, VFDs, and associated wiring and power supplies.
• Assist in high voltage outage and preventive maintenance, as well as mechanical repairs when needed.
• Support modernization projects for new equipment and be open to schedule flexibility, including potential travel to greater New Orleans area sites outside of Avondale if needed.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Why Work Here?

This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to work on modernization projects and develop a diverse skill set. Employees benefit from a supportive company culture that values innovation and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

The work environment requires meeting 'fit for duty' requirements, including pre-employment physical and drug tests. The role involves physical activities such as walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing ladders and stairs, and negotiating uneven and moving surfaces. The ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work at heights up to 130 feet is necessary. Work is performed in a dusty environment and all types of temperature / weather conditions.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $115000.00 / yr.

Direct hire - Full benefits package can be requested during the interview process.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New Orleans,LA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2025.

About Aerotek :

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.