Electrical Maintenance Specialist

Work Schedule:

- 8-hour shift

- Day shift

- Monday to Friday

- On-call availability

Job Responsibility

Join our team as an Electrician at a dynamic power generation facility. You’ll work in a job shop environment, supporting the repair and maintenance of essential power plant equipment including pumps, fans, motors, and breakers. We’re looking for a hands-on professional with strong technical expertise and a solid understanding of power plant operations.

Responsibilities include:

- Diagnose and repair electrical systems and equipment based on schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.

- Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment used in power generation.

- Apply knowledge of electrical principles to maintain machines and tools, ensuring safe and efficient operation.

- Troubleshoot electrical issues in motors, control systems, switchgear, and other critical plant equipment.

- Test, calibrate, and maintain protection relays, transformers, and other high-voltage apparatus.

- Monitor and maintain grounding and lightning protection systems.

- Assist with commissioning of new electrical equipment or systems during outages or upgrades.

- Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, calibrations, and preventive maintenance activities.

- Respond to emergency situations and unscheduled outages, troubleshooting and restoring functionality as quickly as possible.

- Collaborate with engineering, mechanical maintenance, and operations staff to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.

- Test, program, and repair Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).

- Perform testing and repair on 480V and 4160V breakers.

- Conduct routine maintenance on shop equipment.

- Operate forklifts, man lifts, and other industrial equipment when required.

Job Qualifications

- Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field; equivalent military or industrial experience may be considered.

- Minimum of 3–5 years of industrial or power plant electrical experience preferred.

- Strong understanding of electrical theory, power distribution systems, and motor control.

- Experience working with high-voltage systems (up to 13.8kV), breakers, transformers, and switchgear.

- Familiarity with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), including reading ladder logic and basic programming.

- Knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and soft starters, including configuration and troubleshooting.

- Proficiency with electrical test instruments such as multimeters, megohmmeters, clamp meters, and circuit tracers.

- Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.

- Skilled in troubleshooting and repairing complex electrical and control systems.

- Capable of working independently and as part of a team in a safety-critical environment.

- Good verbal and written communication skills for documentation, reporting, and coordination with operations staff.

- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting (up to 50 lbs), climbing ladders, and working in confined or elevated spaces.

- Willingness to work on-call, overtime, and during plant outages or emergency conditions.

- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person