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Job Description Job Description Ready to keep a heavy-industry plant powered up?
Express Employment Professionals is seeking an Industrial Electrical Maintenance Specialist to support a major industrial client known for modern equipment, overtime availability, and a safety-first culture. If you thrive on tough, hands-on work and want reliable hours with strong earning potential, let's talk.
Role snapshot- Ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation of plant electrical systems under federal and state mining regulations and company policies.
- Diagnose and repair motors, generators, AC/DC starters, breakers, lighting, conduit, wiring, and control systems.
- Complete routine and preventive maintenance on electrical and drive systems.
- Install new equipment during construction, upgrades, and replacements.
- Conduct safety inspections at least once per shift; escalate when conditions warrant.
- Operate mobile equipment as needed-only after MSHA-required task training.
- Use meters, meggers, and diagnostic tools to find faults and verify performance.
- Assist mechanical teams: isolate and lock out drives, disconnect motor leads, and prep for safe disassembly.
- Maintain a complete set of required tools within 90 days (tool list provided upon hire).
- Continuously remove slip, trip, and fall hazards through housekeeping.
- Strong electrical fundamentals, troubleshooting skill, and mechanical aptitude.
- Proven reliability, great attendance, and a strong safety record.
- Ability to perform arc welding and use cutting torches when needed.
- Capability to work independently and communicate effectively with teammates.
- Knowledge of safe operation of mobile equipment throughout plant operations.
- 3-5 years of verified experience as an industrial electrician in mining or heavy industry.
- Proficient with electrical meters, megger testing, and diagnostic instruments.
- Experienced with variable speed drives, power distribution systems, and AC/DC starters.
- PLC troubleshooting experience is required.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred.
- Pay: $40.02
- Excellent benefits, performance raises, and career development pathways.
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
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