Maintenance Technician I (Electrical Controls Technician I)

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; Robesonia (Berks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Paid parenthood leave

Company stock plan

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. is hiring a Maintenance Technician I (Electrical Controls Technician I) in Robesonia, PA. This role focuses on maintaining electrical systems, switchgear, motors, pumps, and safety devices to ensure reliable operations across pipeline facilities.

You will work with PLCs, HMIs, and associated control networks, while ensuring safety compliance and documenting activities. Strong technical aptitude and teamwork are essential for success in this field-based position.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of relevant training and experience.
• Strong technical and analytical skills demonstrated through training, formal education, or experience.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to relay basic facts.
• Willing to assist with more complex tasks and work independently while following safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, inspect, and maintain electrical systems and equipment including switchgear, motors, generators, pumps, and fans.
• Maintain DC systems such as batteries, chargers, rectifiers, and inverters for continuous power.
• Support maintenance of PLCs, HMIs, and control networks and field devices.
• Maintain and test safety systems including ESD panels and detectors to ensure compliance.
• Perform station maintenance activities including inspections, reporting, and weekly/overtime coverage as needed.
• Document practices and respond to abnormal operating conditions in line with requirements.
• Collaborate within a team and mentor contractors or less experienced staff when required.
• Follow SOPs/O&M procedures and support planning, improvements, and budgeting.

Skills

Strong technical and analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Office software proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in a technical field (preferred)

Job description

Maintenance Technician I (Electrical Controls Technician I)

DIrect Hire

Robesonia, PA

Regular-Full time

Are you looking to build your technical skills in a hands-on role that supports safe and reliable energy delivery. As a Maintenance Technician I (Electrical Controls Technician I), you will develop foundational knowledge while helping to maintain critical electrical and control systems across your pipeline facilities. In this role, you will contribute to the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of station equipment while working alongside a collaborative and safety-focused team.

What You Will Do

• Monitor, inspect, and maintain electrical systems and equipment, including switchgear, motors, generators, pumps, and fans to support reliable operations.
• Maintain DC systems such as batteries, chargers, rectifiers, and inverters to ensure continuous power supply to station operations.
• Support the maintenance of control systems including PLCs, HMIs, and associated control networks, along with field devices such as sensors, switches, and actuators.
• Maintain and test safety systems including ESD panels, gas and flame detectors, and emergency activation devices to ensure compliance and safe operation.
• Perform station maintenance activities, including but not limited to mowing, wastewater and/or environmental compliance and documentation, gas loss reporting, daily station inspections, and station operations. Responsibilities may require daily oversight and support of station activities, including weekends and extended coverage up to seven days per week.
• Recognize and respond to abnormal operating conditions, while completing accurate documentation and reports in alignment with company and regulatory requirements.
• Work collaboratively within a team environment, supporting coworkers and providing basic guidance to contractors or less experienced employees when required.
• Follow all company policies, SOPs, and O&M procedures, while contributing to work planning and supporting continuous improvement and budgeting activities.

Who You Are

• A high school diploma or equivalent and two years of directly relevant training and experience.
• Strong technical and analytical skills demonstrated through training, formal education, and/or experience.
• Communicate verbally and in writing to collect and relay basic facts.
• Willing to assist with more complex tasks, equipment and procedures.
• Able to work with significant independence and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Proficient in the use of standard office software applications.
• Able to work and contribute to a team environment where inclusiveness, integrity, honesty, and openness are valued.

Preferred:

• Associate degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Possesses the desire to learn and advance, as an Electrical Controls Technician.
• Working knowledge of operations used in the maintenance of these facilities.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily field-oriented (outdoor) with specific office (indoor) functions for training, meetings, and documentation of required tasks dictated by the Department of Transportation and other regulatory agencies for which company must comply.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding activities in all types of weather conditions.
• Must be able and willing to work overtime, weekends, shift, on call & standby, and travel overnight as required.
• Currently resides or is willing to relocate within 30 miles of the assigned reporting location.

Physical Requirements (Include but are not limited to):

Include but are not limited to Grasping, kneeling, light-moderate lifting (objects up to 50 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read the fine print), hearing requirement. Mobility to walk in outdoor conditions that occasionally involve uneven and slippery terrain and to enter and exit excavations. Agility can ascend and descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and other devices using feet, legs, and/or hands and arms.

Mental Requirements (Both field & office) include but are not limited to:

Include but are not limited to the Ability to: understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information; understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions; organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology; organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.

Benefits

• A flexible benefits program that allows each employee to select the level of coverage needed for their family in the areas of health, dental, insurance and disability.
• A paid parenthood leave benefit that offers up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents, providing flexibility and support during this important life event.
• Valuable retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.
• Paid time off/vacation/sick, plus paid personal days off (depending on location), and paid holidays.
• An Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Wellness Program, which focuses on supporting healthier employees by providing tools, resources, and opportunities to improve physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.