Maintenance Electrician

Phantom Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Electrician for a full-time position in Houston, TX. The role involves maintaining and repairing electrical systems for industrial machinery. Candidates should have strong hands-on experience and problem-solving skills, along with familiarity in reading electrical diagrams. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. This position ensures the safe and efficient operation of all electrical components.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with electrical systems maintenance.
• Familiar with preventive maintenance strategies and implementation.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage tasks efficiently.
• Understanding of electricity, tools and maintenance workflows
• Effective communicator and team player
• Ability to work autonomously
• Certification or education in electrical engineering preferred
• Experience as commercial electrician or construction role
• Skilled with voltmeters and ohmmeters
• Able to read electrical diagrams and schematics
• Familiar with low-voltage systems and PLCs a plus
• Detail-oriented and able to troubleshoot under pressure
• Clear communicator in team-based environments

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance and repair on industrial machinery.
• Troubleshoot and assess electrical problems, providing solutions.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Maintain logs and report daily repair activities
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance
• Support maintenance team as needed
• Follow safety procedures and use PPE on-site
• Take on additional tasks as needed

Skills

Electrical systems maintenance

Diagnostics

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Team communication

Autonomous work

Safety compliance

Electrical tools

Education

Certification or educational background in electrical engineering

Tools

Voltmeters

Ohmmeters

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Position Summary

We are hiring a full-time Maintenance Electrician to work on-site in Houston, TX. This position involves handling daily responsibilities that include maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive care on electrical systems. The ideal candidate will ensure that all electrical components operate safely, reliably, and at optimal performance levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance and repair on industrial or mining-related machinery
• Handle the setup, adjustment, and ongoing maintenance of electrical systems, instruments, and gauges
• Troubleshoot and assess electrical problems, providing solutions for repairs or system improvements
• Maintain logs, complete necessary documentation, and report daily repair activities
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance to minimize system downtime and disruptions
• Offer support to the broader maintenance team when required
• Adhere strictly to all company safety procedures and utilize appropriate PPE while on-site
• Take on additional tasks as needed to support operational success

Candidate Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with electrical systems maintenance
• Strong abilities in diagnostics, repairs, and problem‑solving
• Familiar with preventive maintenance strategies and implementation
• Solid understanding of electricity, electrical tools, and maintenance workflows
• Effective communication skills with a collaborative mindset
• Ability to work autonomously and manage tasks efficiently
• Preferred: certification or educational background in electrical engineering or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience working as a commercial electrician or in a comparable construction role
• Skilled in using voltmeters, ohmmeters, and other electrical testing tools
• Comfortable reading and interpreting electrical diagrams and schematics
• Familiarity with low‑voltage systems and logic controllers is a plus
• Committed to maintaining safety standards on active job sites
• High attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot under pressure
• Clear communicator who thrives in team‑based environments