Electrical Maintenance Technician

About The Role

At General ThermoDynamics (an API Heat Transfer Company), we are seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing operations. This role is critical in maintaining equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and ensuring safe, efficient production.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Troubleshooting
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems including motors, drives, PLCs, sensors, and control panels
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to support uptime and reliability
• Respond to equipment failures and implement timely corrective actions
• Installation & Upgrades
• Install and modify electrical wiring, components, and control systems
• Support equipment upgrades, automation initiatives, and capital projects
• Equipment Support
• Maintain and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment including:
• Furnaces
• Welding systems
• Leak testing equipment
• Material handling systems
• Support PLC-controlled and automated systems troubleshooting
• Safety & Compliance
• Follow OSHA, NEC, and NFPA 70E regulations and company safety procedures
• Adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements
• Participate in safety audits, investigations, and corrective actions
• Documentation & Continuous Improvement
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and records
• Identify and implement improvements to increase equipment reliability
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Education & Experience
• A high school diploma or GED required
• A technical degree or certification in Electrical Maintenance or related field preferred
• 3-7+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience (manufacturing preferred)
• Technical Skills
• PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley or Siemens preferred)
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Industrial wiring and controls
• Electrical diagnostic tools (multimeters, megohmmeters)
• Ability to read ladder logic diagrams and schematics
• Experience with automation, robotics, or HMI systems is a plus
• Other Requirements
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Flexibility to work overtime or on-call as needed

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Ability to work in an industrial environment (heat, noise, moving equipment)

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent
• Experience in metal fabrication or heat exchanger manufacturing
• Familiarity with CMMS systems