Summary

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is an independent, nonprofit applied research and development organization headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. Founded in 1947 by oil businessman Tom Slick, SwRI provides comprehensive contract research and development services to both government and industrial clients across diverse technical domains. The institute employs approximately 3,200 professionals and maintains a research volume of nearly $915 million annually. SwRI operates across ten technical divisions encompassing space science and engineering, intelligent systems, mechanical engineering, chemistry and chemical engineering, fuels and lubricants research, and defense solutions. The organization has played significant roles in major NASA missions including Juno, New Horizons, and Lucy, contributing to planetary exploration and space science advancements. With over 1,500 acres of facilities in San Antonio and additional technical offices across the United States, SwRI conducts more than 4,000 active projects simultaneously, addressing challenges from deep sea to deep space through multidisciplinary research approaches.

Job description

Objectives of this Role

Safely perform electrical work.
Procure materials for electrical work.
Support building remodeling, maintenance and new construction.
Support new and existing test engine set ups.
Be on a rotating call-out schedule to perform emergency repairs on nights and weekends.
Works to meet completion deadlines while occasionally working overtime.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

Safely apply knowledge of the National Electrical Code to all electrical work.
Follow written and verbal instruction and be able learn to safely operate hand tools as well as larger shop equipment (i.e. drill press, band saws).
Safely repair electrical malfunctions in a timely manner and troubleshoot electrical issues for buildings and laboratories with their own tools and tools provide by the shop.
Safely perform conduit bending using manual and electric benders.
Perform job takeoff and assist in ordering the required materials to perform the job.
Have good work attendance, good work ethic, basic tools, and be organized.
Assist in support work with electrical technicians and engineers to develop the electrical systems for new testing and upgrade of older tests and components.
Safely follows written and verbal instructions to troubleshoot and repair/replace motors and motor starters, solenoids breakers, fuses, pumps and occasionally support the maintenance technicians.
Will be required to be on a rotating call out schedule.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
0-2 years: Experience performing electrical work in a residential/commercial setting. Assisting to troubleshoot electrical repairs.
0-2 years: Troubleshoot equipment and motors to verify needed repairs.
Reading blueprints and one-line diagrams.
Assisting to order material as needed.
A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Company overview

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is an independent, nonprofit applied research and development organization headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. Founded in 1947 by oil businessman Tom Slick, SwRI provides comprehensive contract research and development services to both government and industrial clients across diverse technical domains. The institute employs approximately 3,200 professionals and maintains a research volume of nearly $915 million annually. SwRI operates across ten technical divisions encompassing space science and engineering, intelligent systems, mechanical engineering, chemistry and chemical engineering, fuels and lubricants research, and defense solutions. The organization has played significant roles in major NASA missions including Juno, New Horizons, and Lucy, contributing to planetary exploration and space science advancements. With over 1,500 acres of facilities in San Antonio and additional technical offices across the United States, SwRI conducts more than 4,000 active projects simultaneously, addressing challenges from deep sea to deep space through multidisciplinary research approaches.