Maintenance Electrician

industrial maintenance jobs; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Annual bonus

Job summary

Wabtec in the United States is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to perform repairs and preventive maintenance on electrical equipment throughout the facility. You will work with the maintenance team to optimize performance and communicate issues as needed.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of industrial electrical experience, familiarity with conduit, wiring of 1ø/3ø motors, CMMS, and NEC knowledge. Join a safety‑minded team committed to reliability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years industrial electrical experience. Journeyman license preferred but not required.
• Ability to install, repair and identify electrical components, run conduit, wire 1ø/3ø motors, troubleshoot distributions and equipment circuits.
• Ability to use a PC to research issues and order materials; experience with CMMS preferred.
• Proficient with contactors, starters, transformers, disconnects, fuses, cable drops, limit switches, wiring terminals, buss duct; safety and MSDS practices.
• General understanding of NEC; apply GW Hazardous Energy Policy consistently.

Responsibilities

• Must have appropriate tools to perform repairs and installations.
• Analyze and correct electrical problems.
• Repair/overhaul electrical equipment and controls.
• Install new service drops and circuit breaker panels.
• Wire machinery circuits; follow wiring diagrams and NEC instructions.
• Maintain safety standards and OSHA-compliant practices.

Skills

Industrial electrical

Conduit wiring

Motors 1ø/3ø

CMMS

Electrical prints

NEC knowledge

Safety compliance

Math skills

Material planning

Tools

Electrical panels

Test equipment

Job description

Who will you be working with?

You will work with a broad range of talented individuals to deliver quality products in a timely manner. You’ll work alongside the maintenance team and partner with professionals across multiple departments.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Maintenance team, you will perform repairs and preventive maintenance on various types of equipment throughout the facility. You will work to optimize the performance of the equipment and communicate issues, as necessary.

What do we want to know about you?

• Do you have a minimum of 3 years industrial electrical experience. Journeyman license is preferred but not required?

• Do you have knowledge, skills and abilities to perform installations, repairs and identify items in this category. Ability to run conduit, wire electric motors (1ø and 3ø), troubleshoot and repair 1ø and 3ø distribution and equipment circuits, wire control panels, design and install 1ø and 3ø circuits, and properly size conductors?

• Can you use a personal computer to research pertinent issues and order materials. Also, able to use CMMS?

• Do you possess personal computer skills with ability to fully utilize CMMS?

• Do you have working knowledge of contactors, starters, transformers, electrical prints, disconnect switches, fuses, cable drops, limit switches, wiring terminals, buss duct, safety skills, MSDS skills, math skills?

• Do you have a general understanding of National Electrical Code is desired. Must demonstrate knowledge and ability to apply GW Hazardous Energy Policy consistently?

What will your typical day look like?

• Must have appropriate tools to perform repairs and installations.

• Analyzes and corrects electrical problems.

• Repairs/overhauls electrical equipment and controls.

• Installs new service drops and circuit breaker panels.

• Wires machinery circuits.

• All done according to wiring diagrams, specifications and NEC.

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.

• Other duties as required by management.

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Frequent standing, walking, handling, reaching outward, reaching up/over shoulder, squatting/kneeling, bending, lifting up to 50lbs. Frequent exposure to dust or vapors within OSHA limits, heat/humidity, and loud noises

• Occasional sitting, climbing, and lifting 50lbs or more. Occasional exposure to cold

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

The hourly rate for this role is in the range of $28-30/hr.

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $28-$30 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.