Industrial Maintenance Technician (Electrical)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Industrial Maintenance Technician (Electrical) installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical systems and production equipment to minimize downtime. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this role supports preventive and corrective maintenance on machinery, controls, power distribution, air conditioning, and building systems in full compliance with safety standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Preventive Maintenance: Execute scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance on production machinery, electrical panels, motors, and building systems to reduce unplanned downtime.


• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair failures in motors, sensors, control circuits, and power distribution using schematics and test equipment; support VFD and PLC troubleshooting.


• Breakdown Response: Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, restore operation quickly, and identify root causes to prevent recurrence, especially during peak production season.


• Facilities Systems: Support maintenance of air conditioning (HVAC), lighting, and building electrical systems, coordinating with plumbing and general maintenance as needed.


• Installation: Install and wire new equipment, panels, and circuits according to plans, the National Electrical Code (NEC), and plant standards.


• Safety & Compliance: Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), arc-flash, PPE, and plant safety procedures; comply with OSHA and NFPA 70E electrical safety standards.


• Documentation: Record work orders, repairs, and spare-parts usage in the maintenance system; keep equipment history and electrical drawings up to date.


• Continuous Improvement: Recommend equipment improvements and spare-parts levels; support reliability and energy-efficiency initiatives.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Education: High school diploma or GED, plus electrical or industrial maintenance training through a trade school, apprenticeship, or the military.


• Experience: 2–4 years of electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Technical: Three-phase industrial electrical systems (208/240/480V); motors and control circuits; reading schematics and wiring diagrams; use of multimeter, megger, and clamp meter.


• Certifications: Texas journeyman electrician license desirable.


• Preferred: Experience with VFDs, basic PLC troubleshooting, HVAC/refrigeration, pneumatics, or hydraulics; NFPA 70E training.


• Competencies: Safety-first mindset, strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, sense of urgency, teamwork across shifts, and availability for overtime, weekends, and on-call during peak season.