Electrical Operations & Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical infrastructure, support equipment startups, perform maintenance activities, and assist with facility projects while ensuring compliance with site safety standards, electrical codes, and operational requirements.
• Support operations and maintenance of low voltage electrical systems, including Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), single-phase and three-phase motors and motor starters, battery systems and backup power components, panelboards and associated distribution equipment, lighting systems and controls.
• Verify, maintain, and update EasyPower panel schedules to ensure accurate system documentation and electrical coordination.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities to ensure reliable system performance and minimize downtime.
• Aid in in-house facility projects, electrical installations, and semiconductor fab tool upgrades.
• Conduct utility turn-ons and turn-offs to support equipment installation, maintenance, and operational requirements.
• Carry out startup walkdowns of Process Local Systems (PLS) and basebuild electrical equipment to verify installation completeness, safety, and operational readiness.
• Identify deficiencies, document findings, and support corrective actions to ensure systems meet operational and safety requirements.
• Support Site Incident Prevention Planning (SIPP) activities and initiatives to improve site safety performance.
• Follow all site safety policies, procedures, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements.
• Maintain compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and client procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work environments in accordance with site expectations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, panel schedules, and system documentation.
• Aid in updating electrical drawings and documentation to reflect system modifications and upgrades.
• Communicate system status, deficiencies, and maintenance activities to supervisors and engineering teams.
• Support facility electrical operations as needed to maintain uptime and reliability.
• Participate in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of electrical system issues.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of facility operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of low voltage electrical systems, including motors, starters, VFDs, panelboards, and lighting systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and panel schedules.
• Familiarity with electrical maintenance practices, troubleshooting, and system startup procedures.
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards including NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace), National Electrical Code (NEC), and understanding of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and safe work practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems is preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of low voltage electrical systems, including motors, starters, VFDs, panelboards, and lighting systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and panel schedules.
• Familiarity with electrical maintenance practices, troubleshooting, and system startup procedures.
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards including NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace), National Electrical Code (NEC), and understanding of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and safe work practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems is preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting semiconductor fabs, data centers, or industrial facilities.
• Experience updating EasyPower or similar electrical system modeling software.
• Experience supporting tool installations, facility upgrades, and electrical commissioning activities.

Education / Licenses / Certifications

• Associate’s Degree in Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related electrical discipline OR Two-year technical degree in electrical studies or equivalent technical training OR 2–3 years of industrial, commercial, semiconductor, or data center electrical maintenance experience.
• Experience supporting facility electrical systems, equipment startups, and maintenance activities.
• Preferred Certifications: Electrical certification or state electrical license (preferred but not required). OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification (preferred).