Night Shift Electrical Maintenance Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance
• Work safely at all times and model safe behaviors.
• Follow lockout/tagout, arc flash practices, PPE requirements, and all plant safety procedures.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable codes and company standards.
• Operations Support & Troubleshooting
• Respond quickly to unplanned equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair motors, controls, sensors, relays, and electrical devices.
• Support mechanical repairs and assist the operations team as needed.
• Provide detailed hand-off notes for the day-shift Electrician and Maintenance Manager.
• Preventative & Predictive Maintenance
• Perform inspections, cleaning, torque checks, and calibration for assigned equipment.
• Use predictive maintenance tools such as thermal imaging, ultrasonic testing, and standard electrical test equipment.
• Maintain lighting and emergency systems at the plant.
• Document root causes and corrective actions.
• Documentation and Systems
• Record work orders, parts used, and accurate repair notes in the CMMS.
• Communicate repair status and risks clearly to Maintenance Manager and day-shift Electrician.
• Provide feedback on recurring issues to support reliability improvements.

Requirements

• Education, Skills & Experience
• Required:
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Electrical and mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial setting.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and maintenance routines.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Clear communication and teamwork skills.
• PREFERRED:
• Technical training or apprenticeship in electrical or industrial maintenance.
• Experience with aggregates, minerals, or similar process industries.
• Familiarity with PLCs, VFDs, and predictive maintenance tools.
• Experience with CMMS systems and structured reporting.

Location

Based at our Fort Dodge and Gilmore City operations. Regular travel between them may be required.

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