Electrical Maintenance Technician

EnergyX; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

EnergyX is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician for its demonstration plant in Hooks, Texas. This role involves troubleshooting and maintaining electrical systems, VFDs, and mechanical equipment. Candidates should have over 5 years in industrial electrical work, strong skills with 480 V systems, and be comfortable reading electrical drawings. The position offers benefits and is contracted until November 2026.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial electrical, mechanical, or controls work.
• Strong working knowledge of 480 V systems and motor controls.
• Ability to work independently in a plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair 480 V electrical systems.
• Diagnose and support variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Install and commission field instrumentation.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Familiarity with 4-20 mA instrumentation

Tools

VFD troubleshooting

Multimeter

Job description

Energy Exploration Technologies, Inc. (EnergyX) has a mission to become a worldwide leader in the global transition to sustainable energy. Founded in 2018, the company is fundamentally changing the way humanity is powering our world and storing clean energy with breakthrough lithium-ion technology and energy storage solutions.

We are seeking a hands‑on Electrical Maintenance Technician to support daily operations at our demonstration plant in Hooks, Texas. This role focuses on troubleshooting and maintaining electrical systems, VFDs, field instrumentation, and key mechanical equipment such as pumps and treatment skids. The position also supports basic PLC diagnostics, working closely with a remote Controls/Equipment Engineer for advanced troubleshooting and system improvements.

This is a field‑oriented role requiring strong electrical troubleshooting skills, practical mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work independently in an industrial environment.

Key Details

• This will be a short-term project, lasting until November 2026
• This is a contracted position with access to medical, dental, and vision benefits
• This position will be located in Hooks, Texas

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair 480 V electrical systems, including motor control circuits and distribution components
• Diagnose and support variable frequency drives (VFDs), including parameter verification, fault analysis, and basic commissioning
• Install, wire, and commission field instrumentation, including:
  • Flow meters
  • Pressure transmitters
  • Level sensors
  • Analytical instruments (pH, conductivity, etc.)
• Perform loop checks, signal validation, and calibration of 4–20 mA devices
• Assist with PLC‑based systems:
  • Verify I/O signals
  • Identify wiring vs. logic issues
  • Perform basic troubleshooting under remote guidance
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting and maintenance, including:
  • Diagnosing pump performance issues (loss of prime, cavitation, low flow, etc.)
  • Inspecting and replacing pump components (seals, impellers, pump heads for dosing systems)
  • Identifying blockages, valve issues, and piping restrictions
  • Supporting skid‑mounted equipment maintenance and repairs
• Read and interpret:
  • Electrical schematics
  • P&IDs
  • Mechanical layouts
• Support startup, shutdown, and maintenance activities
• Maintain clear documentation of field changes and issues
• Coordinate with remote engineering support for advanced diagnostics and system updates

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial electrical, mechanical, or controls work
• Strong working knowledge of 480 V systems and motor controls
• Experience troubleshooting VFDs (any major brand)
• Mechanical troubleshooting experience with pumps and process equipment
• Familiarity with 4–20 mA instrumentation and signal loops
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and P&IDs
• Comfortable using a multimeter and basic mechanical tools
• Ability to work independently in a plant environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in water or wastewater treatment systems
• Experience with centrifugal pumps, dosing pumps, and skid‑mounted systems
• Familiarity with PLC platforms such as:
  • Siemens
  • Allen‑Bradley
  • Schneider or similar
• Basic PLC troubleshooting experience (I/O checks, forcing, status monitoring)
• Experience with SCADA systems (Ignition is a plus)
• Knowledge of networking basics (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP)
• Electrical license or technical certification

EnergyX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with EnergyX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.