Electrical Maintenance Technician (Industrial)

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician (Industrial)
Location: Petersburg, VA
Pay Rate: Up to $36.00/hour (DOE) | Direct Hire

Estimated annual earnings up to $95,000, including base pay, weekly performance bonuses, shift differentials, and planned overtime. Benefits begin on Day 1.

About the Opportunity

Join a large-scale manufacturing operation with a global footprint, producing essential steel products used across industries such as automotive, construction, appliances, and heavy equipment. This workplace promotes innovation, safety, and teamwork while investing in people, processes, and long-term growth.

What You’ll Receive

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage (Day 1 eligibility)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 6%
• Life and Accidental Life Insurance
• Performance-based bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health advocacy services
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ongoing training and career advancement pathways

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED preferred (not required)
• Ability to pass an electrical aptitude/entrance exam
• 3–5 years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance
• Working knowledge of shop math, technical drawings, and measuring tools
• Experience with AC/DC motors and PLC troubleshooting
• Familiarity with electrical drives, control systems, NFPA 70E, and high-voltage systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Proficiency with standard electrical maintenance tools

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic systems in an industrial setting
• Diagnose and troubleshoot motors, PLCs, drives, and control systems
• Perform routine inspections to ensure equipment operates within specifications
• Conduct preventive maintenance on machinery, cranes, and mobile equipment
• Service electrical components of pumps, motors, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems
• Install and maintain automated and electronically controlled equipment
• Wire complex circuits and balance electrical loads
• Use diagnostic tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and recording devices
• Document maintenance work, repairs, and material usage
• Interpret blueprints and schematics to support maintenance activities
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to resolve technical issues