Maintenance Technician

enerstaffllc; Sycamore (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

enerstaffllc in Sycamore, AL is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to perform installation, maintenance, repair of industrial electrical equipment and controls. You will test circuits, replace power and control components, and support automation upgrades.

Candidates should have strong knowledge of AC/DC systems, PLCs, VFDs, and electrical schematics, plus ladder logic and safety leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical degree, trade school, or advanced electrical certification preferred
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience

Responsibilities

• Electrical troubleshooting and repairs on industrial equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve issues involving PLCs, VFDs, automation systems, and advanced control circuits.
• Program, modify, and optimize PLC logic under engineering direction.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain VFDs, soft starters, and motor control centers.
• Interpret and update electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Lead root-cause analysis for recurring electrical failures.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and automation upgrades.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and reliability teams on improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and company policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

AC/DC systems

Industrial controls

PLC troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Ladder logic

Safety leadership

Education

High school diploma

Trade school certification

Advanced electrical certification

Tools

Siemens S7

Allen‑Bradley

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Position Summary

Performs a wide variety of functions such as installation maintenance, repair of equipment for generating, distributing, and utilizing electrical energy. Uses instruments to test circuits, replace or install new power, light, electronic and control circuits.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical troubleshooting and repairs on industrial equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve issues involving PLCs, VFDs, automation systems, and advanced control circuits.
• Program, modify, and optimize PLC logic under engineering direction.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain VFDs, soft starters, and motor control centers.
• Interpret and update electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Lead root-cause analysis for recurring electrical failures.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and automation upgrades.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and reliability teams on improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and company policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge

• Knowledge of AC/DC systems, three-phase power, and industrial controls.
• Troubleshooting skills for motors, drives, PLCs, and automation systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and update complex electrical schematics.
• Strong understanding of ladder logic, function block diagrams, and control logic.
• Strong mechanical understanding to support multidisciplinary troubleshooting.
• High level of safety leadership and adherence to electrical standards.
• Background heavy industrial environments.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and industrial controls is also preferred

Education, Training, and Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical degree, trade school, or advanced electrical certification preferred
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience