Electrical Maintenance Technician - Traveling

Comfort Systems USA; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Amteck is seeking Electrical Maintenance Technicians to service and maintain electrical systems in industrial and manufacturing environments. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing, ensuring compliance with NFPA 70B, OEM specs, and NETA standards to support uptime and safety.

You will implement safe work practices, document findings, and collaborate with teams while maintaining high standards of reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance
• Strong knowledge of NEC rules and OSHA/NFPA 70E safety standards
• Ability to develop and execute preventive maintenance strategies
• Proficient with reporting and documentation tools
• Willingness to travel up to 100%

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical preventive maintenance and testing according to NFPA 70B, OEM specs, and NETA standards
• Conduct infrared thermography to identify heat signatures and faults
• Inspect electrical components, wiring, and connections for wear or damage
• Clean, lubricate, and service electrical equipment for reliability
• Test power distribution, control equipment, and motors for proper function
• Assess equipment conditions and maintenance risks for uptime
• Enforce safety procedures including LOTO and arc-flash awareness
• Support EHS initiatives and integrate safe work practices
• Maintain accurate inspection and test documentation
• Identify and mitigate issues to minimize downtime and cost
• Communicate with customers, supervisors, and team members
• Instruct and enforce company safety programs on site

Skills

Electrical theory

Power distribution

Preventive maintenance

Infrared thermography

Safety procedures

LOTO

Arc-flash

Documentation

Communication

Travel up to 100%

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Diagnostic instruments

Infrared camera

Job description

Amteck, a nationally recognized Top 50 Electrical Design-Build Contractor, is redefining what it means to deliver excellence in electrical construction. With decades of experience and a reputation built on a people-first culture, safety, integrity, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we’re proud to be at the forefront of the industry.

Our Service division is growing and we are now hiring Electrical Maintenance Technicians.

Primary Role

The Electrical Maintenance Technician performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, and repair of electrical systems and equipment in industrial and manufacturing environments. The technician ensures compliance with NFPA 70B, OEM specifications, and NETA standards while maintaining the reliability, safety, and efficiency of facility electrical infrastructure. This role supports uptime and continuous operations by servicing power distribution equipment, motors, controls, and related components.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical preventive maintenance and testing in accordance with NFPA 70B, OEM specifications, and NETA standards
• Conduct infrared thermography to identify abnormal heat signatures and potential electrical faults
• Complete visual inspections of electrical components, wiring, and connections to identify wear, contamination, or damage
• Clean, lubricate, and mechanically service electrical equipment to ensure proper performance and longevity
• Perform electrical testing on power distribution systems, control equipment, and motors to verify proper functionality
• Assess equipment condition and operating environments to identify maintenance risks and improvement opportunities
• Apply proper safety procedures including lockout/tagout (LOTO), arc-flash awareness, and reviewing current arc-flash studies
• Support Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives and integrate safe work practices into all job tasks
• Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, test results, corrective actions, and recommendations
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential issues to minimize downtime and cost impacts
• Communicate effectively with customers, supervisors, and team members regarding work performed and equipment condition
• Instruct, implement and enforce the company safety program and site specific safety requirements incidents are preventable is critical to our success

Requirements

• Ideally 5+ years of experience in an industrial electrical maintenance setting
• Strong understanding of electrical theory, power distribution, and industrial electrical installations
• Ability to develop and execute preventive maintenance strategies aligned with industry standards
• High proficiency using electrical tools, diagnostic instruments, and testing equipment
• Strong computer proficiency, including the ability to generate, review, upload, and send reports and project information
• Ability to interpret and apply arc‑flash studies and safety protocols
• Extensive knowledge of current NEC rules and regulations
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E and other rules and regulations in regards to construction safety
• Strong knowledge of scheduling and reporting processes for maintenance activities
• Identification and mitigation of potential issues before cost impacts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear documentation and customer interaction
• Customer growth mindset with a focus on reliability, safety, and productivity
• Well-developed decision-making skills, particularly regarding equipment safety and operational impact
• Demonstrates and enforces company and site‑specific safety requirements with zero tolerance for unsafe behaviors, reinforcing that all incidents are preventable through consistent safe work practices
• NFPA 70E and NFPA 70B electrical safety and maintenance training/certification preferred, but not required
• OEM-specific equipment training and certification preferred, but not required
• NETA electrical testing and maintenance certification, preferably QEMW, preferred but not required
• Ability to travel frequently up to 100% of the time, including by airline and other methods
• Above average mechanical aptitude, basic mathematic ability, and the ability to read construction documents
• The willingness to participate in field training, whether it by OJT, classroom-based, or completely virtual

Required

• Ability to understand oral and written instructions; ability to talk and hear.
• Compliance with Amteck’s dress code and personal appearance policies.
• To perceive or comprehend by the sense of sight. Characteristics are: Focus, Color perception or depth perception. Must be able to see small objects and small print on dials and drawings
• Employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and remain sitting for long periods of time. Employee will frequently use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This includes lifting arm(s) above shoulder level to install equipment.
• Ability to manipulate materials and/or equipment up to 50 lbs, frequently and at long distances (30+ feet) as needed.
• Ability to move up or mount by using the hands or feet to include: Ladders - Step stool, 8' to 10' ladder, extension ladder, Stairways - 3 or more flights. This includes working at heights over 30 feet.
• To stretch out, extend, or put forth a bodily part. To touch or grasp something, by extending or stretching. To touch, lift, hold or operate with the hands up to 50 times daily.
• To bend forward or down from the middle of the waist or the middle of the back, to bend, downwards, to lower oneself and/or to move freely on hands and knees between 20-50 times daily.
• Perform skilled work in cramped areas, overhead, at heights, and in a variety of weather conditions.

In 1977 Amteck was founded in Central Kentucky with the belief that growth only comes by listening and responding to both clients and employees. Four decades later, Amteck has grown from a small electrical contracting firm to a national leader in the design/build support electrical contracting industry. Amteck specializes in facility growth expansion initiatives of companies that operate in the manufacturing, industrial, process, food, and beverage, hospitality, healthcare, distribution facilities, and commercial and institutional sectors. The number one goal is the Safety of our Employees and maintaining our culture and core values: THE AMTECK WAY – SAFETY, QUALITY, & CUSTOMER SATISFACTION.