Electrical Maintenance Technician - Traveling

About the role

Amteck, a nationally recognized Top 50 Electrical Design-Build Contractor, is seeking Electrical Maintenance Technicians for its growing Service division. This role performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, and repair of electrical systems and equipment in industrial and manufacturing environments, ensuring compliance with NFPA 70B, OEM specifications, and NETA standards. The technician supports uptime and continuous operations by servicing power distribution equipment, motors, controls, and related components.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical preventive maintenance and testing in accordance with NFPA 70B, OEM specifications, and NETA standards
• Conduct infrared thermography to identify abnormal heat signatures and potential electrical faults
• Complete visual inspections of electrical components, wiring, and connections to identify wear, contamination, or damage
• Clean, lubricate, and mechanically service electrical equipment to ensure proper performance and longevity
• Perform electrical testing on power distribution systems, control equipment, and motors to verify proper functionality
• Assess equipment condition and operating environments to identify maintenance risks and improvement opportunities
• Apply proper safety procedures including lockout/tagout (LOTO), arc-flash awareness, and reviewing current arc-flash studies
• Support Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives and integrate safe work practices into all job tasks
• Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, test results, corrective actions, and recommendations
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential issues to minimize downtime and cost impacts
• Communicate effectively with customers, supervisors, and team members regarding work performed and equipment condition
• Instruct, implement, and enforce the company safety program and site-specific safety requirements

Requirements

• Ideally 5+ years of experience in an industrial electrical maintenance setting
• Strong understanding of electrical theory, power distribution, and industrial electrical installations
• Ability to develop and execute preventive maintenance strategies aligned with industry standards
• High proficiency using electrical tools, diagnostic instruments, and testing equipment
• Strong computer proficiency, including the ability to generate, review, upload, and send reports and project information
• Ability to interpret and apply arc-flash studies and safety protocols
• Extensive knowledge of current NEC rules and regulations
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, and other construction safety rules and regulations
• Strong knowledge of scheduling and reporting processes for maintenance activities
• Identification and mitigation of potential issues before cost impacts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear documentation and customer interaction
• Customer growth mindset with a focus on reliability, safety, and productivity
• Well-developed decision-making skills, particularly regarding equipment safety and operational impact
• Demonstrates and enforces company and site-specific safety requirements with zero tolerance for unsafe behaviors
• Above average mechanical aptitude, basic mathematic ability, and the ability to read construction documents
• Willingness to participate in field training, whether OJT, classroom-based, or completely virtual
• Ability to travel frequently up to 100% of the time, including by airline and other methods

Qualifications

• NFPA 70E and NFPA 70B electrical safety and maintenance training/certification preferred, but not required
• OEM-specific equipment training and certification preferred, but not required
• NETA electrical testing and maintenance certification, preferably QEMW, preferred but not required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to understand oral and written instructions; ability to talk and hear
• Compliance with Amteck’s dress code and personal appearance policies
• Visual acuity to perceive or comprehend by sight, including focus, color perception, and depth perception; ability to see small objects and small print on dials and drawings
• Frequent standing, walking, and sitting for long periods of time
• Frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms, including lifting arms above shoulder level to install equipment
• Ability to manipulate materials and/or equipment up to 50 lbs, frequently and at long distances (30+ feet) as needed
• Ability to move up or mount using hands or feet, including ladders (step stool, 8' to 10' ladder, extension ladder), stairways (3 or more flights), and working at heights over 30 feet
• Frequent stretching, extending, or putting forth bodily parts to touch or grasp objects, including bending forward or down from the waist 20-50 times daily
• Perform skilled work in cramped areas, overhead, at heights, and in a variety of weather conditions

About Amteck

Founded in 1977 in Central Kentucky, Amteck has grown from a small electrical contracting firm to a national leader in the design/build support electrical contracting industry. Amteck specializes in facility growth expansion initiatives for companies operating in the manufacturing, industrial, process, food and beverage, hospitality, healthcare, distribution, commercial, and institutional sectors. The company prioritizes the safety of its employees and maintains a culture centered on core values: Safety, Quality, and Customer Satisfaction.