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Solar 76

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Solar 76, Commerce, Texas, United States, 75428

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The Electrical and Maintenance Technician is responsible for the layout, installation, and repair of facility electrical systems. The role involves performing routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs on building systems, equipment, and machinery—including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical components—to ensure optimal functionality and safety, often responding to emergency repairs when necessary. Strong technical skills are required to diagnose issues and troubleshoot malfunctions effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Lays out electrical wiring circuit location for new installations.

Calculates wire size requirements for various loads, motor horsepower requirements, and circuit loads.

Performs preventative maintenance, troubleshoots, and makes necessary repairs on magnetic, electrical, and electronic controls on all available equipment.

May repair electrical circuits and/or equipment on dead circuits.

Uses rigging and scaffolding.

Operates plant electrical equipment necessary in repairing installation work.

Solders wires and assembles electrical parts.

Troubleshoots and repairs circuits with a voltage of 600V or less.

Inputs and retrieves required data into and from computer systems to complete assigned tasks.

Uses blueprints, written procedures, and technical work orders to complete assigned work.

Performs other work as assigned that may be performed safely using commonly available tools.

Uses all necessary tools, materials, instruments, machines, and equipment to perform duties.

Leads all aspects of electrical and lighting systems’ general operation, repair, and maintenance; performs new installations of equipment.

Checks, repairs, and replaces functional components of electrical and lighting systems, including valves, motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring, fans, pumps, compressors, condensers, cores, and pipes.

Ensures equipment is maintained and operated safely.

Reviews historical maintenance records to develop proactive inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance schedules.

Is proficient in modifications and understanding electrical schematics and drawings.

Identifies and addresses minor plumbing issues such as leaks, clogs, and drips.

Repairs or replaces fixtures, faucets, and pipes as needed.

Is experienced with operating and troubleshooting facility equipment such as air compressors, boilers, chillers, chilled water system, air handlers, HVAC systems.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Skills And Attributes

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and able to search the internet to find technical information when required.

Reliability, good judgment, workmanship, and strong communications skills are essential traits.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a licensed electrician with a journeyman's license in industrial, electrical construction, and maintenance work.

Minimum of a Journeyman's license.

Proficient operating all different types of hand tools.

Ability to use welding/cutting equipment is a plus.

OSHA 30® certification or higher.

Able to drive forklifts, scissor lifts, and work from elevated platforms.

Experience with 120V up to 480V 3‑phase systems.

Physical Requirements

May require standing, walking, lifting 50+ lbs, bending, stooping, computer work, working with live electricity, climbing on roofs, navigating high distances, and other physical activities; candidates should be able to meet these demands with or without reasonable accommodations.

EEO Statement Solar 76 is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Solar Electric Power Generation

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