Electrical Maintenance Technician - Traveling

Amteck, a nationally recognized Top 50 Electrical Design-Build Contractor, is redefining excellence in electrical construction with decades of experience and a reputation built on a people-first culture, safety, integrity, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Our Service division is growing, and we are hiring Electrical Maintenance Technicians to support uptime and continuous operations in industrial and manufacturing environments.

About the role

The Electrical Maintenance Technician performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, and repair of electrical systems and equipment. This role ensures compliance with NFPA 70B, OEM specifications, and NETA standards while maintaining the reliability, safety, and efficiency of facility electrical infrastructure.

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 generating, reviewing, uploading, and sending 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 regulations
• Strong knowledge of scheduling and reporting processes for maintenance activities
• 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
• NFPA 70E and NFPA 70B electrical safety and maintenance training/certification preferred
• OEM-specific equipment training and certification preferred
• NETA electrical testing and maintenance certification (preferably QEMW) preferred
• Ability to travel frequently up to 100% of the time, including by airline and other methods
• 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 virtual

Qualifications

• Ability to understand oral and written instructions; ability to talk and hear
• Compliance with Amteck’s dress code and personal appearance policies
• Visual acuity for 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
• Frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaching with hands and arms, including lifting arms above shoulder level
• Ability to manipulate materials and/or equipment up to 50 lbs, frequently and at long distances (30+ feet)
• Ability to climb ladders (step stool, 8' to 10' ladder, extension ladder) and stairways (3+ flights), including working at heights over 30 feet
• Ability to stretch, extend, or put forth bodily parts; touch, lift, hold, or operate with hands up to 50 times daily
• Ability to bend forward or downward from the waist or back 20-50 times daily, including moving freely on hands and knees
• Ability to perform skilled work in cramped areas, overhead, at heights, and in a variety of weather conditions