Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician

Advantage Technical

$70,000.00-$90,000.00

United States, Alabama, Theodore

Jun 16, 2025

Job Title: Electrical Specialist

Location: Theodore, AL 36582

Pay: $70,000 - $90,000

Position Type: Direct Hire

Travel: Up to 50% (Southeast U.S.)

About this Role

We're seeking a skilled Electrical Specialist to support the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of electrical systems across multiple production facilities. This role will focus on preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of electrical assets ranging from low to high voltage systems

Key Responsibilities:

Troubleshoot and maintain industrial electrical distribution systems, including:

Substations, switchgear, MCCs, breakers, relays, transformers (up to 138kV)

Motors (induction and synchronous) up to 40,000 HP / 15kV

UPS systems, battery banks, and backup generators up to 1500kW

Execute preventive maintenance tasks and procedures

Perform predictive maintenance (IR thermography, transformer oil analysis, power quality, etc.)

Participating in root cause analyses of major failures and help develop corrective actions

Identify and resolve chronic equipment issues ("bad actors")

Assist with turnaround planning and electrical cost estimation

Analyze performance data to ensure equipment operates at peak efficiency

Provide remote or on-site guidance to plant or contract personnel

Maintain a strong sense of urgency and ownership in resolving critical issues

Required:

5+ years of experience maintaining medium voltage (5kV-15kV) systems in an industrial setting

Strong troubleshooting skills and experience with high-voltage electrical systems

Strong Inspection and repairs experience a must

Hands-on knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices

Comfortable working independently and collaborating in team environments

Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Proficiency in standard software tools (MS Office, email, etc.)

Willingness to travel up to 30%-50% across the Southeast region

Preferred:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Technology, or Journeyman Electrician license

Familiarity with industry standards, codes, and regulations

Experience with instrumentation and control systems in a manufacturing setting

Previous use of CMMS platforms like Infor EAM

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About Advantage Technical

With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com.

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