The Electrical Technician is responsible for the installation, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial electrical systems and equipment throughout the facility. This role supports safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations through the maintenance of electrical distribution systems, motors, rotating equipment, Ardelt cranes, drives, PLC-controlled equipment, and associated electrical controls. The Electrical Technician works closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel to maximize equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and support production objectives.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate a commitment to safety and environmental performance by complying with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and install industrial electrical equipment and systems.
- Maintain electrical distribution systems, motor control centers (MCCs), transformers, switchgear, breakers, motors, drives, and associated electrical equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults involving production equipment, automated systems, motor controls, safety circuits, and electrical control systems.
- Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical components associated with rotating equipment, including motors, pumps, fans, conveyors, compressors, gearboxes, and material handling systems.
- Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems associated with Ardelt cranes and other overhead lifting and material handling equipment.
- Support crane inspections, preventive maintenance activities, troubleshooting, and repairs to ensure safe and reliable operation.
- Install, modify, test, and commission electrical equipment and wiring in accordance with company standards, applicable regulations, and the National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Utilize PLC diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify and resolve equipment issues.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities on electrical systems and equipment.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, single-line diagrams, technical manuals, and equipment documentation.
- Comply with and practice proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and equipment isolation procedures.
- Operate mobile equipment and maintain required certifications.
- Document maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, and equipment history within SAP PM or other computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Support reliability initiatives and recommend improvements to enhance equipment performance and reduce downtime.
- Assist with plant outages, shutdowns, emergencies, and special projects as required.
- Maintain good housekeeping standards and contribute to a positive team environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required; technical training or electrical trade school education preferred.
- Minimum four (4) years of industrial electrical maintenance experience required; heavy industrial, steel manufacturing, mining, petrochemical, refining, or power generation experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code) and NFPA 70E electrical safety standards.
- Experience maintaining and troubleshooting motors, motor control centers (MCCs), transformers, breakers, switchgear, VFDs, and industrial electrical systems.
- Experience maintaining and troubleshooting rotating equipment including motors, pumps, fans, conveyors, compressors, gearboxes, and material handling systems.
- Experience inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing crane electrical systems and overhead lifting equipment preferred.
- Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and industrial control circuits; familiarity with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or comparable PLC platforms preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
- Experience using SAP PM, CMMS software, or similar maintenance management systems preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency call-outs as required.
- Must be able to walk long distances and stand or work for extended periods in industrial environments that may include heat, humidity, dust, noise, and varying weather conditions.
- Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, elevated structures, and perform work at significant heights.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a TWIC card.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work.