Senior Electrical Maintenance Technician - Great Benefits

Jennmar; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Wellness credit

401k plan

Dental and vision plans

Telemedicine

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in industrial electrical maintenance, experience with steel processing, and strong knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and safety standards. This full‑time role offers excellent benefits and opportunities for automation upgrades.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience in steel processing, stamping, or heavy manufacturing preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting ability with PLC-controlled equipment (mostly Allen-Bradley).
• Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, and Lockout/Tagout.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair 480V three-phase power distribution, motor controls, MCCs, transformers, relays, contactors, overloads, and control circuits.
• Diagnose and maintain VFDs, PLC-controlled equipment, HMIs, sensors, safety relays, scanners, light curtains, and interlock systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and OEM info.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.
• Participate in equipment upgrades, automation improvements, and capital projects.

Skills

Industrial electrician

Troubleshooting PLC

Allen-Bradley

Electrical schematics

3‑phase power

Safety compliance

Education

Electrical apprenticeship or formal training

Tools

PLC programming tools

Job description

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in industrial electrical maintenance, experience with steel processing, and strong knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and safety standards. This full‑time role offers excellent benefits and opportunities for automation upgrades.