Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Job Description:

• Complex Troubleshooting and Repair: Independently diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex electrical faults in power distribution systems (up to 480V/medium voltage), motor controls, VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), and various control systems.
• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance: Develop, implement, and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs (e.g., thermal imaging, vibration analysis) to enhance system reliability and efficiency.
• Project Leadership: Lead small to medium-sized electrical projects, including system upgrades, new equipment installations, and modifications to existing infrastructure, ensuring scope, budget, and timeline adherence.
• Code Compliance & Safety Leadership: Serve as a subject matter expert on safety protocols and electrical codes (e.g., NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA), ensuring all work meets regulatory requirements and promoting a strong safety culture within the team.
• Mentorship and Training: Guide, mentor, and train junior technicians (those with 1-3 years of experience) in best practices for troubleshooting, safety, and equipment repair.
• Documentation and Analysis: Maintain precise documentation of all maintenance activities, track equipment performance metrics, and use data analysis to identify recurring problems and propose long-term solutions.
• Vendor Coordination: Interface with vendors and contractors for specialized repairs, equipment procurement, and project support.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Technical certifications, an Associate/Diploma in Electrical Engineering, or completion of a formal, extensive apprenticeship program is highly preferred.
• Experience: 4 to 8 years of hands-on experience in industrial or commercial electrical maintenance.
• Licensing: Relevant state or local Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent certification may be required.
• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of power distribution systems, industrial control logic, PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens), motor control circuits, and all applicable electrical codes.
• Skills: Advanced troubleshooting skills, ability to read and interpret complex schematics/blueprints/P&IDs, excellent communication skills, and leadership potential.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform all physical duties of an electrician, including working in various environments (heights, confined spaces, adverse weather) and lifting heavy objects.
• Work Conditions: Flexibility to work shifts, respond to off-hours emergency calls, and manage on-call responsibilities. 

• Technical Skills: PLC programming/troubleshooting, VFD configuration, power distribution management, preventive maintenance optimization, blueprint interpretation, LOTO expert