Hands-On Electrical Maintenance Tech: PLCs & 3-Phase

Smithindustriestx; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

Smith Industries seeks an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our Midland, TX maintenance team. This hands-on role keeps fabrication equipment and electrical systems operating safely and reliably.

You will troubleshoot motors, VFDs, PLCs, and 3-phase power, perform preventive maintenance, install and commission equipment, and read schematics and blueprints. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in industrial maintenance; Journeyman license is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of industrial or commercial electrical maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or similar industrial environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of 3-phase power, motor controls, VFDs, and PLCs.
• Familiarity with NEC and OSHA electrical safety practices, including LOTO and arc-flash.
• Journeyman Electrician license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical issues on industrial production equipment.
• Troubleshoot motors, VFDs, PLCs, relays, contactors, and low-voltage control circuits.
• Test and repair wiring, breakers, disconnects, transformers, electrical panels.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and restore equipment to service quickly.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and electrical inspections.
• Read and troubleshoot from electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Follow LOTO, arc-flash, OSHA, NEC, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate repairs with Production and other maintenance personnel to minimize disruption.
• Maintain maintenance and repair records.
• Assist with installing and commissioning of new fabrication equipment and shop infrastructure.
• Occasionally perform evening, weekend, or emergency repairs.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Electrician license (plus)

Tools

VFDs

PLCs

3-phase power

Job description

Smith Industries seeks an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our Midland, TX maintenance team. This hands-on role keeps fabrication equipment and electrical systems operating safely and reliably.

You will troubleshoot motors, VFDs, PLCs, and 3-phase power, perform preventive maintenance, install and commission equipment, and read schematics and blueprints. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in industrial maintenance; Journeyman license is a plus.