Senior Facility Maintenance Electrician

Applied-Optoelectronics-Inc; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied-Optoelectronics-Inc in Sugar Land, TX seeks a Senior Facility Electrician to lead complex electrical maintenance across the facility, troubleshoot circuits, panels, lighting, and motor controls, and ensure safe power distribution per NEC and local codes.

You will mentor technicians, document inspections and repairs, coordinate with vendors, and support building systems (HVAC, plumbing) as needed. Night shifts or weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in commercial or industrial electrical work.
• Active Journeyman or Master Electrician license required.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and single-line diagrams.
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting, conduit bending, and power distribution.
• Ability to work in tight spaces and outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform commercial electrical work including troubleshooting circuits, panels, lighting systems, outlets, breakers, motor controls, and equipment wiring.
• Inspect electric rooms, distribution panels, backup power, and report repair needs.
• Plan and execute projects with minor guidance; mentor technicians.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, local codes, and safety requirements.
• Document inspections, repairs, testing, and equipment records.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors; escort them on site as needed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading blueprints & schematics

Communication with staff & vendors

Physical stamina (lift up to 75 lbs)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Journeyman or Master Electrician license

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The Senior Facility Electrician is responsible for performing a wide range of commercial electrical maintenance, repairs, and installations across the facility. This role focuses heavily on electrical troubleshooting, equipment support, and maintaining safe power distribution throughout the building. The Facility Electrician will also assist with general facility upkeep as needed to provide a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for employees and visitors.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform commercial electrical work including troubleshooting circuits, panels, lighting systems, outlets, breakers, motor controls, and equipment wiring
• Conduct daily inspections of electric rooms, distribution panels, backup power, and notify management of the repair needs.
• Must be able to plan and execute projects with minor guidance
• Mentor, train and provide technical guidance to electricians and techs
• Maintain accurate documentation including inspections, repairs, testing, and equipment records
• Follow SOP to complete work orders as assigned/received and update statuses with management.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with NEC, local codes, company standards, and safety requirements
• Report or correct any hazardous conditions observed immediately.
• Assist with oversight of electrical work performed by vendors and contractors.
• Maintain inventory of electrical supplies, tools, and replacement parts.
• Create Purchase requests on general building maintenance supplies and or facility support, services, and other special requests as needed, record parts usage, and submit warranty claims.
• File the inspection documentation, maintenance record, and inventory log.
• Interact with maintenance vendors and escort them when performing work on company premises.
• Perform other work-related tasks as required and assigned. (Plumbing, HVAC, General building repair, etc.)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
• At least 8 years of experience in commercial or industrial electrical
• Active Journeyman or Master Electrician license required
• Serve as technical lead for complex electrical issues
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with NEC, local codes, company standards, and safety requirements
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting, conduit bending, and commercial power distribution required
• Experience working with building equipment such as motors, panels, breakers, and lighting systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and single-line diagrams.
• Basic working knowledge of building control and automation systems
• Chemical and Cleanroom experience a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with employees, vendors, and visitors
• Ability to read and understand blueprints preferred
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to perform physical duties with manual dexterity, stand for eight hours, bend, stretch, reach, climb ladders, crawl, kneel and below to the ground, when necessary, sometimes for extended periods.
• Ability to work in tight spaces and outside in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to differentiate primary colors and read gauges on meters
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Must be able to use hand tools and power tools correctly and safely.
• Respond to off-hour emergency calls
• Available to work night shift or weekend when necessary
• Must be comfortable being potentially exposed to chemicals with personal protective equipment