This is a Direct Hire position, going to work directly for the client company.

Position Summary

The Industrial Master Maintenance Electrician is a highly skilled technical expert responsible for overseeing, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing complex electrical systems and industrial equipment within a manufacturing or industrial environment. This position ensures maximum reliability, efficiency, and safety of plant operations by leveraging advanced electrical knowledge, supervising or mentoring junior electricians, and supporting major equipment upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Electrical Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and repair advanced electrical issues involving high-voltage systems, industrial machinery, automation controls, PLCs, VFDs, robotics, and power distribution networks.

• Conduct root-cause analysis on chronic equipment failures and implement long-term solutions.

• Lead electrical troubleshooting for critical production equipment and emergency breakdowns.

System Installation, Design & Optimization

• Oversee installation, modification, and commissioning of electrical systems, control panels, and new equipment.

• Design or revise electrical schematics, control circuits, and wiring diagrams when necessary.

• Recommend upgrades to improve efficiency, reliability, and code compliance.

• Assist engineering teams with automation projects, system integration, and equipment redesigns.

Preventative & Predictive Maintenance Leadership

• Develop, implement, and refine preventative maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance (PdM) programs.

• Monitor equipment trends and identify failure patterns using diagnostic tools and CMMS data.

• Ensure documentation, records, and PM tasks meet company and regulatory standards.

Safety, Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure all electrical work meets the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70E, OSHA, and facility safety requirements.

• Perform electrical safety audits and recommend hazard mitigation improvements.

• Verify that maintenance procedures align with best practices and regulatory expectations.

• Participate in safety committees and support plant-wide safety initiatives.

Leadership, Training & Collaboration

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical direction to journeymen, apprentices, and maintenance staff.

• Assist with training programs for electrical safety, equipment operation, and troubleshooting techniques.

• Collaborate with production, engineering, and management to plan and execute maintenance activities.

• Lead or support continuous improvement teams, downtime-reduction projects, and equipment performance initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Valid Master Electrician License (state-issued).

• Minimum 5–10 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience.

• Expert-level knowledge of NEC, electrical theory, industrial power systems, and automation.

• Strong experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.), HMIs, VFDs, and control systems.

• Proven ability to interpret complex electrical schematics and engineering documents.

• Demonstrated leadership or mentorship experience.

Preferred

• Experience with advanced automation, robotics, instrumentation, and industrial communication protocols.

• Proficiency with CMMS software for scheduling and documenting maintenance activities.

• Familiarity with mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems.

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or related field.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks such as bending, climbing, kneeling, and working in elevated or confined spaces.

• Ability to work in hot, cold, or noisy industrial environments.

• Availability for overtime, shift work, and on-call responsibilities as required.

Work Environment

• Industrial or manufacturing facility with exposure to machinery, electrical equipment, moving parts, and typical industrial hazards.

• Proper PPE required, including arc-flash protection.