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National Oilwell Varco seeks a skilled Electrical Technician to join the MFG Assembly team at our Houston facility (2835 Holmes Road, TX). The role involves hands‑on fabrication, troubleshooting, and testing of electrical hardware supporting oil‑field equipment. Candidates must be comfortable working on‑site full‑time and traveling domestically and internationally as project needs dictate.
- Assemble electrical power distribution panels, racks, cable assemblies, and cabinets.
- Fabricate, repair, and test electrical cable assemblies.
- Test, calibrate, and repair printed circuit boards (PCBs).
- Install cable assemblies/kits on proprietary inspection equipment per schematics.
- Perform wiring and termination for power distribution systems.
- Conduct functional and safety testing using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other test equipment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical faults on equipment and systems.
- Maintain accurate documentation, work orders, and test reports.
- Participate in daily and weekly safety and production meetings.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and adhere to quality standards.
- Strong understanding of electrical theory and principles.
- 2+ years of hands‑on electrical work, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
- Proficiency with digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, current meters, and related test equipment.
- Skilled soldering ability for through‑hole and surface‑mount components.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and drawings.
- Experience assembling and wiring power distribution panels, racks, and cabinets.
- Team‑oriented mindset with effective communication skills.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
- Knowledge of oil‑field equipment is a plus.
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or associate degree preferred.
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