Electrical Maintenance Technician – Hatchery Systems

Hoover's Hatchery; Portales (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full-time benefits

Job summary

Hoover's Hatchery in Portales, NM seeks a Maintenance Technician - NMH to focus on installation, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems across the hatchery. The role supports incubation, hatching, and processing operations with occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays based on needs.

The technician will read schematics, perform PMs, and maintain equipment reliability while ensuring safety and compliance with NEC and company standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Journeyman electrician license or equivalent electrical certification preferred.
• 2+ years of industrial or commercial electrical maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with PLCs, motor controls, and automation systems preferred.
• Work knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installs, inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical systems and components throughout the facility, including motor controls, wiring, and panels.
• Diagnoses electrical malfunctions using testing equipment to identify root cause and resolve issues.
• Performs preventative maintenance on electrical systems and equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs on hatchery machinery including incubators, hatchers, and ventilation systems.
• Monitors environmental control systems (temperature, humidity, ventilation) to support operations.
• Reads electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams to guide work.
• Ensures all electrical work complies with NEC and safety standards.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Electrical testing

Communication skills

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma

Journeyman electrician license

Tools

PLCs

Motor controls

Automation systems

Multimeters

Meggers

Amp clamps

Job description

Hoover's Hatchery in Portales, NM seeks a Maintenance Technician - NMH to focus on installation, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems across the hatchery. The role supports incubation, hatching, and processing operations with occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays based on needs.

The technician will read schematics, perform PMs, and maintain equipment reliability while ensuring safety and compliance with NEC and company standards.