At Motiva, our employees’ energy, passion, and dedication to excellence are what make us who we are and what allows us to generate energy that makes a house a home, gets us from point A to point B, and enables our health and wellbeing. We invest in every aspect of our employees’ lives because, at Motiva, our people matter.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Motiva refines, distributes and markets petroleum products throughout the Americas. The company’s Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex in Port Arthur, TX, is comprised of North America’s largest refinery with a total throughput of 720,000 barrels per day, the largest base oil plant in the western hemisphere, and an integrated chemical plant. Under exclusive long-term brand licenses with Shell and Phillips 66 (for the 76® brand), Motiva’s commercial operations supply more than 12 billion gallons of fuel to customers annually. Motiva is wholly owned by Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies.

Position Overview:

Motiva’s Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex is seeking skilled Electricians to join our Maintenance team. In this role, you will provide safe, reliable, and efficient electrical maintenance and troubleshooting support to our Refinery or Chemicals & Distribution facility. The Electrician is responsible for maintaining electrical systems and equipment to maximize reliability, minimize downtime, and ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.

This is a Department of Transportation (DOT) regulated position, and is subject to drug and alcohol testing in compliance with DOT regulations.

Responsibilities:

Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair low and medium-voltage electrical systems.
Diagnose and repair electrical distribution systems, motor control centers, and switchgear equipment.
Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and replace industrial lighting systems and associated electrical components.
Utilize voltmeters, amp meters, meggers, and other diagnostic tools to identify and resolve electrical issues.
Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation to support maintenance and installation activities.
Support Lockout/Tagout activities and ensure safe isolation of energized equipment during maintenance work.
Complete accurate and timely work order documentation and maintenance records within the plant’s computerized maintenance management system.
Adhere to all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements while collaborating with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to support continuous plant operations.

Experience and Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent education
Texas State issued Journeyman Electrical/Wireman License
Knowledge of motor/starter circuitry
Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams
Valid driver’s license
Must currently hold or be able to qualify to receive a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card at time of hire

Preferred Education and Experience:

Working knowledge of NFPA 70E/Arc-Flash

Physical Requirements:

Willing and able to work outside in inclement weather with or without accommodation
Willing and able to work in compact and confined spaces with or without accommodation
Must be willing and able to work at heights, walk on high elevation grating and to walk up and down stairs with or without accommodation
Motiva emphasizes safety in all phases of its business, therefore, with proper training, you must be willing to use safe lifting techniques to lift 50 pounds from the ground to waist level with or without accommodation
Must be willing and able to work in self-contained breathing apparatus

This role is subject to a pre-hire physical abilities test.

Other Requirements:

Must be willing and able to work overtime, holidays, nights, and weekends
Must be willing and able to be on call and meet callout standards to respond to site responsibilities and emergencies
Must be willing and able to travel for offsite training when required
Must support and comply with the company's drug free work environment, which will include random drug screenings
Must support and comply with the company's harassment free work environment policy
Must support and comply with the company's safety policies and initiatives
Must support and comply with the company's diversity and inclusion work environment policies

We reserve the right to amend or withdraw Motiva jobs at any time, including prior to the closing date. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or grade.

Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Motiva Enterprises LLC without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa (for example, TN, H-1B, or other employment-based immigration authorization or visa).

Motiva participates in E-Verify.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

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