Senior Electrician

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Senior Electrician in the West Chester, OH area. The role focuses on maintenance, reliability, and performance of electrical systems across multiple facilities.

You will troubleshoot, repair and upgrade high-voltage distribution, motor controls, and PLC-controlled equipment, with responsibility for documentation and safety compliance. Experience in industrial settings and a Journeyman license are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 7+ years of industrial electrician experience in manufacturing, industrial, aerospace or large facility environments.
• Extensive 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 safety practices.
• Experience using electrical test equipment (multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers).
• Ability to run conduit, pull wire, use power and mechanical tools, and work at heights with lifts.
• Ability to work independently and serve as site electrical SME.
• Journeyman Electrician License or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own maintenance, reliability and performance of electrical systems across multiple buildings.
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain high-voltage electrical distribution systems and production support systems.
• Install wiring, lighting, controls, transformers, breakers, panels and disconnects.
• Lead electrical infrastructure upgrades (panelboards, transformers, MCCs, buss duct, breakers, distribution equipment).
• Plan and coordinate electrical shutdowns, equipment replacements and system tie-ins with minimal production disruption.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for critical assets.
• Support new equipment installations, commissioning, facility expansions, and capital projects.
• Manage electrical contractors and vendors; maintain CMMS documentation.

Skills

Industrial electrician experience

Read electrical schematics

Troubleshoot electrical issues

Electrical safety knowledge (NEC NFPA

Licensing preferred (Journeyman)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Electrician License or equivalent

Tools

Multimeters

Clamp meters

Insulation testers

Conduit/wire pulling tools

Forklifts/scissor lifts/boom lifts

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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