Senior Electrician

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Senior Electrician in West Chester, OH to maintain and enhance electrical systems across multiple buildings. The role requires 7+ years of industrial electrician experience in manufacturing or large facilities, and hands-on work with 480 VAC power distribution and motor controls.

You will troubleshoot, install wiring and controls, lead electrical upgrades, and coordinate shutdowns with minimal production impact, while ensuring

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 7+ years of industrial electrician experience in manufacturing or large facilities.
• Experience with 480 VAC power distribution systems and industrial electrical infrastructure.
• Strong troubleshooting with motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, relays, contactors, and electrical control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, construction drawings, and technical documentation.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout, and industrial electrical safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Own maintenance and reliability of electrical systems across multiple buildings.
• Troubleshoot and repair high‑voltage distribution, motor controls, PLC systems.
• Install wiring, lighting, transformers, breakers, panels, and disconnects.
• Lead upgrades to panelboards, transformers, MCCs, and distribution gear.
• Plan electrical shutdowns and tie-ins with minimal production impact.
• Root-cause analysis of failures; implement corrective actions.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance for critical assets.
• Support new equipment installations and commissioning activities.
• Manage electrical contractors and vendors for maintenance projects.
• Document asset changes and maintenance in CMMS.

Skills

Industrial electrician

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

NEC/NFPA 70E

Lockout/tagout

VFDs/PLCs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Electrician license (preferred)

Tools

Multimeters

Clamp meters

Insulation testers

Power distribution

Conduit wiring

Job description

Senior Electrician

Location: West Chester, OH

Pay: $30–$35/hr

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 7+ years of industrial electrician experience within manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, or large facility environments.
• Extensive experience with 480 VAC power distribution systems and industrial electrical infrastructure.
• Strong troubleshooting experience with motor controls, VFDs, PLC-controlled equipment, relays, contactors, and electrical control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, construction drawings, and technical documentation.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout, and industrial electrical safety practices.
• Experience using electrical test equipment, including multimeters, clamp meters, and insulation resistance testers.
• Ability to run conduit, pull wire, use power and mechanical tools, and work at heights using forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts.
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot complex electrical issues, and serve as a site electrical subject matter expert.
• Journeyman Electrician License or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Own the maintenance, reliability, and performance of electrical systems across multiple buildings.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain high-voltage electrical distribution systems, motor controls, VFDs, PLC-controlled equipment, and production support systems.
• Install wiring, lighting, controls, transformers, breakers, panels, disconnects, and other electrical components.
• Lead electrical infrastructure upgrades involving panelboards, transformers, motor control centers, buss duct, breakers, and distribution equipment.
• Plan and coordinate electrical shutdowns, equipment replacements, and system tie-ins while minimizing production disruptions.
• Perform root cause analysis of electrical failures and implement corrective actions to improve equipment and system reliability.
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for critical electrical assets.
• Support new equipment installations, commissioning activities, facility expansions, and capital improvement projects.
• Manage electrical contractors and vendors supporting maintenance, repair, and electrical improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate documentation of electrical assets, system modifications, and maintenance activities within the CMMS.

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