Remote Electrical SME for Industrial Automation and Robotics

Gravity IT Resources; Orange (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravity IT Resources seeks an Electrical Subject Matter Expert for a remote, Direct Hire role focused on complex electrical installations in automated material handling and industrial automation environments. You will lead field standards, support project planning, troubleshoot issues, and mentor electrical teams across nationwide projects.

The role requires 8+ years in industrial electrical installations, strong leadership, and hands-on expertise with NEC/NFPA 70E safety standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industrial electrical installation experience.
• Strong background supporting automation, conveyor systems, robotics, controls, or material handling equipment.
• Expert in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel drawings, PLC I/O documentation, and control system documentation.
• Experience leading installation, testing, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), arc-flash requirements, industrial electrical safety practices.
• Experience developing installation plans, SOPs, technical standards, and training programs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel extensively across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource for electrical installation, testing, startup, and commissioning activities
• Provide expertise in conveyor systems, robotics, automated storage and retrieval systems, controls, and industrial automation technologies
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel drawings, PLC I/O documentation, and control system designs
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex electrical and controls issues
• Establish and improve installation standards, best practices, and operating procedures
• Review project scope, drawings, specifications, and customer requirements before mobilization
• Develop labor, tooling, equipment, temporary power, and material requirements
• Support constructability reviews and identify installation risks
• Assist with project sequencing, resource planning, and execution strategies
• Provide ongoing technical guidance throughout projects
• Ensure installation teams follow approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards
• Support site leadership with problem-solving and issue resolution
• Evaluate installation practices and workmanship for compliance and quality
• Improve productivity, quality, and efficiency in execution
• Mentor electrical technicians, apprentices, leads, and supervisors
• Deliver technical training on automation systems, installation, and safety
• Support workforce development and skills assessments
• Champion electrical safety practices, ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, LOTO, and arc-flash standards
• Conduct technical quality inspections and support corrective actions
• Participate in job hazard analyses, pre-task planning, and safety reviews
• Collaborate with project management, engineering, procurement, commissioning, and field teams
• Coordinate technical activities with vendors, OEMs, and customers
• Communicate technical risks and project impacts to leadership

Skills

Electrical installation

Industrial automation

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Project planning

Safety compliance

Mentoring

Training

Job description

Gravity IT Resources seeks an Electrical Subject Matter Expert for a remote, Direct Hire role focused on complex electrical installations in automated material handling and industrial automation environments. You will lead field standards, support project planning, troubleshoot issues, and mentor electrical teams across nationwide projects.

The role requires 8+ years in industrial electrical installations, strong leadership, and hands-on expertise with NEC/NFPA 70E safety standards.