Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician

About the role

Hunt Electric, Inc. is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician to support our Industrial and Automation division. This position is primarily field-based and focused on troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving industrial electrical systems across a variety of heavy industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain three-phase power distribution systems (480V through 120V).
• Diagnose and repair motor control systems including contactors, overloads, soft starters, and VFDs.
• Perform hands-on maintenance of pumps, conveyors, crushers, and other industrial equipment.
• Install and modify electrical systems in industrial environments.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, and one-line diagrams.
• Perform terminations, splicing, conduit installation, and panel wiring.
• Conduct load calculations, voltage drop verification, and verify proper overcurrent protection.
• Use test equipment including multimeters, amp probes, megohm meters, and power quality meters.
• Support basic PLC and control systems troubleshooting (I/O checks, field device verification).
• Work safely in industrial facilities including mines, asphalt plants, sand and gravel operations, manufacturing plants, and similar environments.
• Maintain compliance with NEC and site-specific safety standards.
• Mindset for troubleshooting and quick thinking.
• Demonstrate an aptitude for learning, goal-oriented mindset for continual growth, with a “Can-Do” positive attitude.
• Actively contributes to a positive team environment.
• Demonstrates dependability with regular attendance and compliance to scheduled work hours.
• Be a self starter.
• Other duties or locations as assigned by Manager.

Requirements

• Strong industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• Experience troubleshooting motors, three-phase systems, and control circuits.
• Working knowledge of motor starters, VFDs, and basic relay logic.
• Ability to troubleshoot using schematics and prints independently.
• Familiarity with 480V power systems.
• Basic PLC troubleshooting experience (no advanced programming required).
• Exposure to Ethernet/IP or industrial networking.
• Experience working in MSHA-regulated environments.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Apprentice or Journeyman Electrician license preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and clean MVR.
• Ability to pass background check.

Qualifications

• Exposure to industrial automation and control systems.
• Knowledge of industrial safety standards and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

• Industrial electrical maintenance.
• Motor control systems troubleshooting.
• Power distribution system maintenance.
• PLC troubleshooting.
• Electrical drawing interpretation.
• Test equipment operation.
• Industrial safety practices.

Benefits

This role is eligible for an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, and paid personal time (PTO).

Pay

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $70,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a typical working schedule of Monday - Thursday 7:00am – 4:30pm and Fridays 7:00am – 2:00pm.