Plant Electrical Maintenance Technician – Power Distribution & Controls

Westinghouse Electric - USA
  • Ogden, UT
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    The challenge

    Keep a fast-moving industrial operation energized, compliant, and safe while minimizing downtime.

    Role snapshot

    • Title/Level: Electrician A
    • Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor
    • Location: Ogden, UT (100% onsite)
    • Incentive: $5,000 sign-on bonus for well-qualified hires

    Success looks like

    • Electrical systems across motors, process pumps, PLCs, and building services operate safely and reliably.
    • NEC-compliant installations and repairs are executed with precision.
    • Preventive maintenance records are complete, current, and actionable.
    • Issues are diagnosed quickly; the right components are repaired or replaced with minimal disruption.
    • Communication with the Maintenance Supervisor is timely whenever irregularities occur.

    What you’ll tackle

    • Construct, install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical equipment and components across the plant, including material-handling and building systems.
    • Test and repair electrical circuitry to ensure compatibility and safety of all components.
    • Install and service facility electrical systems in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
    • Perform PM on electrical apparatus, equipment, facilities, and systems; document all activities.
    • Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit; pull wire and make terminations.
    • Repair/replace switches, fuses, breakers, contactors, controls, motors, and related hardware.
    • Troubleshoot to component level; repair or change out defective parts.
    • Receive and follow oral and written instructions; escalate issues per established procedures.

    How you’ll work with others

    • Coordinate area activities with the central maintenance shop to meet plant priorities.
    • Assist maintenance technicians and engineers; train other craftspersons as assigned.
    • Periodically direct lower-classified crafts personnel to accomplish tasks safely and efficiently.

    Tools, hardware, and environment

    • Use test instruments, manual/power hand tools, tube benders, splicing and wire-pulling equipment.
    • Work with wire, contactors, switches, motors, breakers, fuses, and other electrical hardware.
    • Operate within an industrial setting with process equipment and chemicals.

    Standards and housekeeping

    • Observe all safety rules at all times.
    • Maintain a clean work area; return tools, materials, and references to designated locations.

    Must-haves

    • High school diploma or GED. Trade/technical education in industrial electrical maintenance may apply toward the experience requirement.
    • Five (5) years of electrical craft experience, including at least three (3) years in industrial electrical maintenance.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationOgden, UT

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