Plant Electrical Maintenance Technician - Power Distribution & Controls

The challenge

Keep a fast-moving industrial operation energized, compliant, and safe while minimizing downtime.

Role snapshot

• Title/Level: Electrician A
• Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor
• Location: Ogden, UT (100% onsite)
• Incentive: $5,000 sign-on bonus for well-qualified hires

Success looks like

• Electrical systems across motors, process pumps, PLCs, and building services operate safely and reliably.
• NEC-compliant installations and repairs are executed with precision.
• Preventive maintenance records are complete, current, and actionable.
• Issues are diagnosed quickly; the right components are repaired or replaced with minimal disruption.
• Communication with the Maintenance Supervisor is timely whenever irregularities occur.

What you’ll tackle

• Construct, install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical equipment and components across the plant, including material-handling and building systems.
• Test and repair electrical circuitry to ensure compatibility and safety of all components.
• Install and service facility electrical systems in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
• Perform PM on electrical apparatus, equipment, facilities, and systems; document all activities.
• Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit; pull wire and make terminations.
• Repair/replace switches, fuses, breakers, contactors, controls, motors, and related hardware.
• Troubleshoot to component level; repair or change out defective parts.
• Receive and follow oral and written instructions; escalate issues per established procedures.

How you’ll work with others

• Coordinate area activities with the central maintenance shop to meet plant priorities.
• Assist maintenance technicians and engineers; train other craftspersons as assigned.
• Periodically direct lower-classified crafts personnel to accomplish tasks safely and efficiently.

Tools, hardware, and environment

• Use test instruments, manual/power hand tools, tube benders, splicing and wire-pulling equipment.
• Work with wire, contactors, switches, motors, breakers, fuses, and other electrical hardware.
• Operate within an industrial setting with process equipment and chemicals.

Standards and housekeeping

• Observe all safety rules at all times.
• Maintain a clean work area; return tools, materials, and references to designated locations.

Must-haves

• High school diploma or GED. Trade/technical education in industrial electrical maintenance may apply toward the experience requirement.
• Five (5) years of electrical craft experience, including at least three (3) years in industrial electrical maintenance.