Senior Electrical Technician - Critical Power Specialist

Cowlitz Indian Tribe; Ridgefield (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cowlitz Indian Tribe in Ridgefield, WA seeks an experienced Electrician to perform advanced troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, installation, and repair of commercial electrical distribution systems across casino, hotel, and facilities. You will coordinate outages with qualified vendors and support safe operation of critical systems.

The role requires a Washington journeyman license, 5+ years of electrical experience including complex diagnostics, and strong CMMS documentation skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and completion of a recognized electrical apprenticeship.
• Active Washington journeyman electrician certification (01).
• At least five years of progressively responsible electrical experience, including apprenticeship, with two years diagnosing commercial/industrial systems.
• Experience with three-phase distribution, commercial lighting, motors, and control circuits.
• Ability to read one-line diagrams and schematics; document work in CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Promotes superior guest service.
• Maintains a positive organizational culture per Spirit of Tâlícn and ilani Core Values.
• Diagnose power losses, nuisance trips, lighting faults, motor and control failures.
• Install, maintain, repair, and replace circuits, raceways, and related devices.
• Interpret diagrams, schedules, and instructions; ensure accurate asset records.
• Troubleshoot motors, starters, VFDs, and equipment controls with HVAC/plumbing teams.
• Coordinate generator, transfer-switch, UPS, and emergency lighting inspections and tests.
• Plan outages with affected departments and verify restoration.
• Establish safe work conditions with lockout/tagout and PPE.
• Develop preventive maintenance plans and vendor scopes; lead small projects.
• Complete CMMS charts and maintain records; follow safety policies and permits.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Electrical safety

One-line diagrams

CMMS

Outage planning

Education

High school diploma + electrical apprenticeship

Washington journeyman electrician certification (01)

5+ years electrical experience including apprenticeship

Tools

Test instruments

CMMS

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Cowlitz Indian Tribe in Ridgefield, WA seeks an experienced Electrician to perform advanced troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, installation, and repair of commercial electrical distribution systems across casino, hotel, and facilities. You will coordinate outages with qualified vendors and support safe operation of critical systems.

The role requires a Washington journeyman license, 5+ years of electrical experience including complex diagnostics, and strong CMMS documentation skills.