Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

EnerStaff LLC seeks a skilled industrial maintenance professional to perform installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment in a heavy industrial setting in the United States (Alabama). You will test circuits, replace or install power, light, electronic and control systems, and support safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, motors, drives, and automation systems, plus root-cause analysis, installation support, and collaboration with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Electrical troubleshooting and repairs on industrial equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve PLCs, VFDs, automation systems.
• 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.

Skills

AC/DC systems

Three-phase power

Industrial controls

Motors & drives

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Ladder logic

Function block diagrams

Safety leadership

Industrial environment experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree / trade certification preferred

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