Electrician (Plant)

SanCrest; Algona (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SanCrest in Algona, IA seeks a Plant Electrician to ensure safe, reliable operation of plant electrical systems through repairs, inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance in compliance with safety standards. The role involves maintaining and improving electrical, controls, instrumentation, HMI, and HVAC systems while supporting capital projects with safe execution and clear communication.

You will manage electrical work orders in a CMMS, track labor and parts, and apply predictive

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED; completion of an electrician apprenticeship program or post-secondary electrician training
• Ability to obtain Journeyman electrical license
• Valid US driver’s license
• Strong understanding of National Electric Code
• Experience/knowledge in industrial electrical/maintenance plus familiarity with HVAC, PLC/control systems, and related mechanical systems
• Capability to work safely at heights, outdoors/indoors, and perform physical job duties including lifting up to 60 lbs
• Industrial mindset for risk reduction, incident investigation support, and quality CMMS/system work

Responsibilities

• Plant Electrician responsible for safe, reliable operation of plant electrical systems through repairs, inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance in line with safety standards.
• Maintain and improve electrical, controls, instrumentation, HMI, and HVAC systems; support capital projects with safe execution and strong communication; and recommend safety and process improvements.
• Manage electrical work orders and documentation in CMMS, ensuring accurate labor/parts tracking and effective preventive/predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and support continuous production.
• Use predictive maintenance tools to identify emerging issues, update and train on maintenance plans, maintain equipment records and site prints, and troubleshoot/maintain HMI systems (Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE/ME).
• Assist with estimating labor/equipment costs and support installation and upkeep of upgraded mechanical and electrical equipment.

Skills

Industrial electrical maintenance

NEC knowledge

HVAC/PLC familiarity

HMI/Control systems

Safety mindset

Predictive maintenance awareness

Education

High school diploma/GED

Electrician apprenticeship or post-secondary electrician training

Journeyman license eligibility

Tools

CMMS

Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE/ME

Site/maintenance documentation tools

Job description

Plant Electrician responsible for safe, reliable operation of plant electrical systems through repairs, inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance in line with safety standards. Maintain and improve electrical, controls, instrumentation, HMI, and HVAC systems; support capital projects with safe execution and strong communication; and recommend safety and process improvements.

Manage electrical work orders and documentation in CMMS, ensuring accurate labor/parts tracking and effective preventive/predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and support continuous production. Use predictive maintenance tools to identify emerging issues, update and train on maintenance plans, maintain equipment records and site prints, and troubleshoot/maintain HMI systems (Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE/ME). Assist with estimating labor/equipment costs and support installation and upkeep of upgraded mechanical and electrical equipment.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma/GED; completion of an electrician apprenticeship program or post-secondary electrician training


• Ability to obtain Journeyman electrical license


• Valid US driver’s license


• Strong understanding of National Electric Code


• Experience/knowledge in industrial electrical/maintenance plus familiarity with HVAC, PLC/control systems, and related mechanical systems


• Capability to work safely at heights, outdoors/indoors, and perform physical job duties including lifting up to 60 lbs


• Industrial mindset for risk reduction, incident investigation support, and quality CMMS/system work