Industrial Maintenance Electrician

About the job

Western Industrial Resources Corporation is a heavy industrial construction and services company serving pipeline, mining, power, and refining clients across the Southwest. Our people are the foundation of everything we do — and going home safe every day is non-negotiable. We hire maintenance professionals who take ownership of their craft, partner with operations, and are personally committed to reliability and safe work.

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Electrician to keep critical equipment and electrical systems running safely and efficiently. This role will troubleshoot issues, perform preventive maintenance, and support operations in a heavy industrial environment.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct preventive maintenance (PM) on a defined schedule across electrical systems and industrial machinery; document PM completion and findings to prevent unplanned downtime.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical and electromechanical faults in production equipment, motor control systems, PLCs, and instrumentation using multimeters, megohmmeters, clamp meters, oscilloscopes, and thermal imaging tools.
• Inspect, install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment across the facility — wiring, switchgear, motor controls, transformers, lighting, and process equipment.
• Follow all safety regulations and site-specific procedures, including lockout-tagout (LOTO), arc flash, fall protection, confined space, and hot work permits.
• Use electrical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and one-line diagrams to perform installations, repairs, and modifications.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records — work orders, PM history, failure analysis, parts used — through the site's CMMS or equivalent system. Order and stage electrical supplies as needed.
• Communicate clearly with operators, supervisors, and site leadership about equipment status, root causes, and repair timelines. Train operators and junior technicians on safe use of electrical equipment.
• Support installation of new equipment, electrical upgrades, and capital project commissioning as needed.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and after-hours callouts as needed..

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Medium-voltage experience (4160V and above), substation work.
• PLC programming experience in ladder logic (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, GE).
• Instrumentation & controls experience — process control loops, sensors, transmitters.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems (Maximo, SAP PM, eMaint, UpKeep).
• Welding or mechanical cross-training (multi-skilled maintenance is highly valued).
• MSHA certification or willingness to obtain (for mining-site assignments).

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold), weather, dust, noise, vibration, and varying terrain.
• Work at heights, on scaffolding, ladders, and elevated platforms.
• Work in confined spaces with appropriate permits and training.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally; carry tools and parts throughout shift.
• Standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, and crawling for extended periods.
• Occasional after-hours and weekend callouts for emergency repairs as part of the on-call rotation.
• Reasonable accommodation will be provided for individuals with disabilities where possible.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay ($38-$44/hr) based on experience and certification level
• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Overtime pay and on-call premium pay.
• Company-paid training and certification path (NFPA 70E, PLC training, manufacturer certifications, MSHA).
• Company-provided tools and equipment.
• Boot, PPE, and uniform allowance.
• Per diem on travel assignments.