Electrician

Electrician

The Press Electrician is responsible for the electrical maintenance and repair of Houston Chronicles’ mechanical systems and printing and packaging production-related equipment to ensure maximum availability and reliability to the users.

Primary Responsibilities:

• To troubleshoot and repair complex electrical systems on all printing press and packaging production-related equipment.
• To perform all electrical repairs assigned by the shift supervisor in accordance with the National Electric Code guidelines.
• To determine the cause of electrical failures and make recommendations as to the continued safe operation of the equipment.
• To perform preventive maintenance functions according to department programs and within a specified time frame.
• To inform the supervisor of all completed work, follow-up and pending work or equipment problems.
• To work effectively with co-workers in problems solving techniques and to adequately communicate to them the incomplete work and problem areas from shift to shift.
• To ensure that safe and established work habits are used. To maintain a clean and safe work area.
• To maintain timely and accurate maintenance records and reports.
• To recommend parts for repair or replacement and to help maintain current inventory levels.

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements, Education:

• High school education or equivalent related experience.
• Required five years of on-the-job industrial electrical and electronic training or equivalent related job experience.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to lift equipment that will weigh up to 50 pounds, also must be able to lay down under raised equipment.  
• Must be able to Stand, Sit & Walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to bend and kneel in order to work on hard-to-reach equipment
• Must be able to work in conditions that may be unfavorable, this could include varying temperatures, dusty conditions, greasy and dirty areas, and some work out of doors.

About the Houston Chronicle:

The Houston Chronicle, recognized for its Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism, serves its 2.3 million residents with content and marketing solutions across two of Houston’s largest websites — HoustonChronicle.com and Chron.com, along with our magazine, television and newspaper brands.  Our mission is to spark conversations that inspire action to create a better Houston.  All our content and the innovative business solutions we provide invite Houstonians to join conversations about a community we’ve been committed to covering and helping prosper for more than 120 years. The community we all call home.

WHAT WE OFFER:

There has never been a more exciting time to join the Houston Chronicle. Our business is growing and transforming every day.  Advertisers are partnering with us to help them navigate new marketing strategies in today’s increasingly complex digital environment. Simply put, the Houston Chronicle is a media company that uses its rich history and data to deliver the most impactful media campaigns for our customers. We leverage our substantial audience reach, coupled with best in class advertising solutions to keep our customer’s brand in front of the right people at the right time.

 Why are we different? Our people! Our company is diverse and filled with smart, passionate people who want to make a difference in their community, regardless of the role they play in the company. We offer an upbeat and collaborative working environment and expect our people to challenge the norm.

Be a part of something bigger – your headline awaits.

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