Maintenance Technician - Electrical & Controls

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and test electrical and controls equipment, including medium and low voltage motors, 480V three-phase and single-phase circuits, transformers, switchgear, breakers, generators, load centers, and motor control centers
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, relay systems, instrumentation, and industrial networks during both planned maintenance and unplanned breakdowns, find the root cause, and make timely repairs
• Maintain, program, and upgrade control systems, including Allen Bradley PLCs, and own controls projects from start to finish
• Perform and document preventive maintenance, inspections, and calibration on electrical, controls, and instrumentation equipment, and recommend equipment for inclusion in PM programs
• Read one-line diagrams, blueprints, and schematics, calculate circuit load requirements, and log work, parts used, and asset history accurately in our in-house CMMS
• Work closely with operations, engineering, mechanics, and the maintenance crew; support pump, motor, valve, and piping repairs; flag potential hazards; and suggest improvements to planning, scheduling, PM, and storeroom processes
• Follow all OSHA and company safety procedures (including lockout/tagout, confined space, and traffic rules) and local, state, and national electrical codes; participate in safety meetings and report hazards, near misses, or equipment damage right away

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience with a focus on electrical and controls
• Associate’s degree in electrical, electronics, or instrumentation preferred, or equivalent experience
• Hands-on experience with 480V three-phase and single-phase AC circuits, motors, transformers, switchgear, breakers, MCCs, relay systems, and instrumentation, plus solid knowledge of electrical power and distribution systems
• Ability to read one-line diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and manufacturer specs, and to calculate circuit load requirements
• Well-rounded mechanical aptitude, including hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, valves, and piping
• Skilled with hand and power tools and electrical test and measurement equipment
• Able to walk through how you approach planned vs. unplanned maintenance, including how you troubleshoot when equipment fails unexpectedly
• Experience in oil & gas, water treatment, chemical processing, or a similar industrial setting; hydrometallurgy, mining, or battery materials experience is a plus
• Strong communication across shifts and good computer skills; CMMS experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts, 6 AM-6 PM
• Sunday-Tuesday plus every other Wednesday, or Thursday-Saturday plus every other Wednesday
• A night shift option will be added in Spring 2027

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work in the processing plant and shop in all weather conditions, including extreme temperatures, with exposure to chemicals and other hazardous materials
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and to stand, walk, and work in confined or elevated spaces for extended periods
• Ability to climb ladders and structures, with the manual dexterity to use hand and power tools
• Must wear and use all required PPE