Electrical Technician Lead

OTC Industrial Technologies; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 71,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with employer match 50% up to 6

Relocation assistance

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition assistance

Wellness discount

Safety shoes & glasses stipend

Job summary

OTC Industrial Technologies is seeking an Electrical Technician Lead to guide a team of skilled electricians, oversee daily field activities, and ensure safe, high-quality project execution. The role demands hands-on leadership, deep electrical know-how, and the ability to coordinate schedules and resource needs.

You will troubleshoot complex issues, develop technical guidance, and promote best practices across operations while maintaining meticulous documentation and ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; technical training or apprenticeship preferred.
• 5+ years of industrial electrical experience with demonstrated leadership or lead technician experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, motor controls, power distribution, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Proven ability to lead projects, prioritize work, and mentor technicians while maintaining productivity and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of electrical technicians, providing guidance, coaching, and technical expertise on daily work activities.
• Coordinate job assignments and help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Perform preventive maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial electrical and instrumentation equipment, including substations, power distribution systems, switchgear, motors, motor control systems, process controls, instrumentation, and pneumatic equipment.
• Diagnose complex electrical issues and provide technical direction to resolve equipment and system failures.
• Assist with planning field work, identifying material and labor needs, and communicating project progress with supervisors and customers.
• Review completed work to ensure quality standards, safety requirements, and customer expectations are met.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices while maintaining compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Mentor and train less experienced technicians, supporting their technical development and adherence to best practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed, inspections, and repairs.
• Foster a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics/blueprints

Team guidance

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

Technical training/Apprenticeship

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your career? At OTC, being an Electrical Technician Lead means more than troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems—it's about leading by example, mentoring fellow technicians, and helping deliver safe, high-quality work for our customers. If you're a highly skilled electrician who enjoys solving complex problems while guiding others, we'd love to have you on our team.

Competitive Pay: This position offers an hourly wage ranging from $34.00-$48.00/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support a team of electrical technicians, providing guidance, coaching, and technical expertise on daily work activities.
• Coordinate job assignments and help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Perform preventive maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial electrical and instrumentation equipment, including substations, power distribution systems, switchgear, motors, motor control systems, process controls, instrumentation, and pneumatic equipment.
• Diagnose complex electrical issues and provide technical direction to resolve equipment and system failures.
• Assist with planning field work, identifying material and labor needs, and communicating project progress with supervisors and customers.
• Review completed work to ensure quality standards, safety requirements, and customer expectations are met.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices while maintaining compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Mentor and train less experienced technicians, supporting their technical development and adherence to best practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed, inspections, and repairs.
• Foster a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment.

What You'll Need

• High School diploma or GED required; technical training or apprenticeship preferred.
• 5+ years of industrial electrical experience with demonstrated leadership or lead technician experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, motor controls, power distribution, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Proven ability to lead projects, prioritize work, and mentor technicians while maintaining productivity and quality.
• Must have the minimum personal tools outlined by the department tool list (or be able to obtain them within 90 days of hire).
• Valid state driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work safely in manufacturing, mining, or industrial environments with exposure to temperature extremes, moving machinery, electrical hazards, fumes, airborne particles, and other industrial conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, work from elevated platforms, and perform physically demanding work throughout the day.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and scheduled or emergency overtime as business needs require.

Why Join OTC Industrial Technologies?

• Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision care coverage, short-and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance. We also offer a wellness discount and a stipend for safety shoes & glasses.
• Financial Security: We provide a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match of 50% on the dollar up to 6%, robust referral bonuses, and relocation assistance.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy paid time off (PTO) and tuition assistance to support your career growth and personal life.
• Career Growth Opportunities: At OTC Industrial Technologies, we believe in investing in our employees' development. We offer various training programs and career advancement opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

Learn more about OTC here: About Us | OTC Industrial Technologies