Electrical Technician Lead: Team Mentor & Project Leader

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

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