Industrial Electrical Maintenance Tech — Reliability & Safety

Comfort Systems USA; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amteck is hiring an Electrical Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, and repair of electrical systems in industrial environments. You will ensure compliance with NFPA 70B, OEM specs, and NETA standards while supporting uptime and safe, efficient facility operation.

The role requires 5+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience, strong knowledge of NEC/OSHA/NFPA safety protocols, and the ability to travel up to 100%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an industrial electrical maintenance setting.
• Strong understanding of electrical theory, power distribution, and industrial electrical installations.
• Ability to develop and execute preventive maintenance strategies aligned with industry standards.
• High proficiency using electrical tools, diagnostic instruments, and testing equipment.
• Strong computer proficiency, including the ability to generate, review, upload, and send reports and project information.
• Ability to interpret and apply arc‑flash studies and safety protocols.
• Extensive knowledge of current NEC rules and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling and reporting processes for maintenance activities.
• NFPA 70E and NFPA 70B electrical safety and maintenance training/certification preferred, but not required.
• NETA electrical testing and maintenance certification, preferably QEMW, preferred but not required.
• Ability to travel frequently up to 100% of the time, including by airline and other methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical preventive maintenance and testing in accordance with NFPA 70B, OEM specifications, and NETA standards
• Conduct infrared thermography to identify abnormal heat signatures and potential electrical faults
• Complete visual inspections of electrical components, wiring, and connections to identify wear, contamination, or damage
• Clean, lubricate, and mechanically service electrical equipment to ensure proper performance and longevity
• Perform electrical testing on power distribution systems, control equipment, and motors to verify proper functionality
• Assess equipment condition and operating environments to identify maintenance risks and improvement opportunities
• Apply proper safety procedures including lockout/tagout (LOTO), arc-flash awareness, and reviewing current arc-flash studies
• Support Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives and integrate safe work practices into all job tasks
• Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, test results, corrective actions, and recommendations
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential issues to minimize downtime and cost impacts
• Communicate effectively with customers, supervisors, and team members regarding work performed and equipment condition
• Instruct, implement and enforce the safety program and site-specific safety requirements incidents are preventable is critical to our success

Skills

Electrical theory

Power distribution

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostics & testing

Safety procedures (LOTO, arc-flash)

Documentation/reporting

Reading drawings/prints

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

Industrial electrical maintenance experience

Tools

Electrical tools

Diagnostic instruments

Testing equipment

Job description

Amteck is hiring an Electrical Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, and repair of electrical systems in industrial environments. You will ensure compliance with NFPA 70B, OEM specs, and NETA standards while supporting uptime and safe, efficient facility operation.

The role requires 5+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience, strong knowledge of NEC/OSHA/NFPA safety protocols, and the ability to travel up to 100%.