Industrial Electrical & Controls Maintenance Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Picture a shift where your expertise keeps a massive steel operation running smoothly. As an Industrial Electrical & Controls Maintenance Specialist, you’ll be the go-to problem solver for complex electrical systems in a heavy industrial environment. You’ll install, maintain, repair, and operate a wide array of electrical and electronic equipment—working with both standard and specialized tools, as well as mobile equipment, pendant and overhead cranes, and forklifts—to support continuous operations.

What you’ll tackle

• Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic systems using schematics, AC/DC theory, and PLCs.
• Install, maintain, and overhaul equipment to maximize uptime and reliability.
• Support operating functions when needed to keep production on track.
• Work independently with minimal supervision or collaborate with other technicians, depending on the task.
• Travel between plant areas where conditions may be hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and noisy.

What you bring

• At least 1 year of manufacturing/industrial experience or equivalent education (military experience welcome). Relevant exposure may include: industrial electronics, motors and controls, electrical power and schematics, print reading, computers and PLCs, electronics, AC/DC theory, power, test instruments/instrumentation, electrical maintenance, and commercial construction/installation.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Willingness to work rotating 8-hour shifts, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Commitment to safety at all times, including wearing PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective clothing, and boots with metatarsal protection.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and self-direction in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to pass required assessment test(s).

Core skills

• PLC troubleshooting skills
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
• Electrical troubleshooting skills
• Electrical systems diagnostics and repair
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Electrical repair
• Industrial electrical experience

Tools, machines, and technologies

• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Conveyor systems
• Standard and specialized electrical tools
• Mobile equipment, pendant and overhead cranes, and forklifts

If you thrive on solving complex problems and keeping large-scale operations powered up, this role puts you at the heart of industrial reliability.