Electrical Specialist

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting seeks an Electrical Specialist to support industrial electrical systems, equipment improvements, and reliability initiatives. You will work with engineering and operations to implement enhancements, troubleshoot issues, and drive safer, more efficient electrical performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on electrical work in an industrial environment, with a focus on upgrading equipment, testing, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on electrical experience in industrial settings.
• Experience with upgrades, installations, retrofits, or system modifications.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and NEC/NFPA safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support upgrades, equipment modifications, and infrastructure projects.
• Troubleshoot, test, and evaluate electrical equipment for performance.
• Work with power distribution, motors, VFDs, and control systems.
• Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical docs for modifications.
• Collaborate with engineering/maintenance to implement improvements.
• Assist with installations, commissioning, validation, and testing.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability, and performance.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement on electrical system upgrades.
• Ensure all activities meet safety standards and procedures.

Skills

Electrical experience

Industrial environment

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

Electrical certification/apprenticeship

Job description

We are partnering with an established industrial organization seeking an experienced Electrical Specialist to support electrical systems, equipment improvements, and operational reliability initiatives.

This position is ideal for a hands-on electrical professional with experience working in industrial environments who enjoys solving technical challenges, supporting equipment upgrades, and identifying opportunities to improve electrical system performance.

The Electrical Specialist will work closely with engineering and operations teams to support electrical projects, troubleshoot system issues, and implement improvements that enhance equipment reliability, safety, and overall efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Support electrical system upgrades, equipment modifications, and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Assist with troubleshooting, testing, and evaluating electrical equipment to identify performance issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Work with industrial electrical systems, including power distribution equipment, motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and control systems.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation to support system modifications and project execution.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to implement electrical improvements and resolve technical challenges.
• Assist with electrical equipment installations, commissioning, system validation, and performance testing.
• Identify opportunities to improve electrical efficiency, equipment reliability, and operational performance.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and recommend corrective actions for recurring electrical issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and provide technical input on electrical system upgrades.
• Ensure all electrical activities comply with applicable safety standards and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an electrical certification program, apprenticeship, or equivalent technical training.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on electrical experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or similar environment.
• Experience with electrical equipment upgrades, installations, retrofits, or system modifications.
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical equipment, including switchgear, generators, UPS systems, VFDs, and power distribution systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and applicable electrical safety standards.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial electrical experience.
• Experience working with medium- or high-voltage electrical systems.
• Background supporting electrical improvement projects, equipment upgrades, or system optimization.
• Experience with electrical commissioning, equipment testing, and performance evaluations.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement, energy efficiency, or equipment reliability initiatives.
• Experience supporting engineering teams on technical projects.