Remote Electrical Maintenance Engineer for Industrial Plants

Placements24; Región Centro; Hybrid; MXN 1,117,000 - 1,675,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work position

Flexible schedule

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a fully remote role supporting industrial plants worldwide. You will develop preventive and predictive maintenance plans, troubleshoot electrical systems, and guide on-site teams remotely to uphold uptime.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, at least five years of experience in industrial maintenance, and strong CMMS and safety knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical maintenance within industrial manufacturing or processing environments.
• Proven experience with troubleshooting and repairing industrial electrical systems, motors, drives, and control systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety principles and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies (e.g., thermography, vibration analysis) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage and support remote teams.
• Proficiency in using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance plans for electrical systems and equipment in industrial facilities.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical faults, failures, and malfunctions in machinery, control systems, and power distribution networks.
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of electrical infrastructure, including motors, generators, transformers, switchgear, and control panels.
• Manage maintenance projects, including scope definition, resource allocation, and budget control, coordinating with on-site technicians.
• Analyze maintenance data to identify recurring issues and implement long-term solutions to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations, environmental policies, and industry best practices.
• Prepare detailed reports on maintenance activities, equipment performance, and findings.
• Provide remote technical support and guidance to on-site maintenance teams and plant engineers.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to manage spare parts inventory and vendor relationships for electrical equipment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for maintenance procedures and operational efficiency.

Skills

Remote leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

Thermography

Vibration analysis

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a fully remote role supporting industrial plants worldwide. You will develop preventive and predictive maintenance plans, troubleshoot electrical systems, and guide on-site teams remotely to uphold uptime.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, at least five years of experience in industrial maintenance, and strong CMMS and safety knowledge.