Industrial Maintenance Electrician

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance (PM) on a defined schedule across electrical systems and industrial machinery; document PM completion and findings to prevent unplanned downtime.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical and electromechanical faults in production equipment, motor control systems, PLCs, and instrumentation using multimeters, megohmmeters, clamp meters, oscilloscopes, and thermal imaging tools.
• Inspect, install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment across the facility — wiring, switchgear, motor controls, transformers, lighting, and process equipment.
• Follow all safety regulations and site-specific procedures, including lockout-tagout (LOTO), arc flash, fall protection, confined space, and hot work permits.
• Use electrical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and one-line diagrams to perform installations, repairs, and modifications.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records — work orders, PM history, failure analysis, parts used — through the site's CMMS or equivalent system.
• Order and stage electrical supplies as needed.
• Communicate clearly with operators, supervisors, and site leadership about equipment status, root causes, and repair timelines.
• Train operators and junior technicians on safe use of electrical equipment.
• Support installation of new equipment, electrical upgrades, and capital project commissioning as needed.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and after-hours callouts as needed.

Requirements

• Medium-voltage experience (4160V and above), substation work.
• PLC programming experience in ladder logic (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, GE).
• Instrumentation & controls experience — process control loops, sensors, transmitters.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems (Maximo, SAP PM, eMaint, UpKeep).
• Welding or mechanical cross-training (multi-skilled maintenance is highly valued).
• MSHA certification or willingness to obtain (for mining-site assignments).

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of medium-voltage systems and substation work.
• Experience with PLC programming in ladder logic (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, GE).
• Understanding of instrumentation and controls, including process control loops, sensors, and transmitters.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems such as Maximo, SAP PM, eMaint, and UpKeep.
• Ability to weld or have mechanical cross-training.
• MSHA certification or willingness to obtain (for mining-site assignments).

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold), weather, dust, noise, vibration, and varying terrain.
• Work at heights, on scaffolding, ladders, and elevated platforms.
• Work in confined spaces with appropriate permits and training.
• Occasional after-hours and weekend callouts for emergency repairs as part of the on-call rotation.
• Reasonable accommodation will be provided for individuals with disabilities where possible.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay ($38-$44/hr) based on experience and certification level.
• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Overtime pay and on-call premium pay.
• Company-paid training and certification path (NFPA 70E, PLC training, manufacturer certifications, MSHA).
• Company-provided tools and equipment. Boot, PPE, and uniform allowance.
• Per diem on travel assignments.