Electrical Maintenance Technician

Omya•Lucerne Valley, CA

1d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and availability of industrial electrical systems, performing preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance, as well as supporting improvements and modernization projects. Works in compliance with technical standards, internal procedures, and safety requirements.

Requirements

Technical degree in Electrical Industrial, or related fields.
Associate degree in Mining or equivalent professional experience and 3–5 years of experience.
Strong skills in troubleshooting, VSD and industrial equipment.
Proven experience in industrial electrical maintenance.
Proficiency with CMMS systems (SAP, Infor, Maximo, or equivalent).
Solid knowledge of electrical, and instrumentation maintenance processes.
Strong understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance techniques.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to work effectively with supervisors, technicians, contractors, and cross‑functional teams.
Competent with personal computers, spreadsheets, and word‑processing applications.
Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong focus on safety, results, and continuous improvement.
Experience with crushing, milling, and screening processes.
Willingness to assist mechanics and support mechanical tasks as needed.
Must possess current US employment authorization; sponsorship not available for this position.

Responsibilities

Perform inspections, tests, adjustments, and repairs on motors, panels, MCCs, transformers, circuit breakers, sensors, cables, and automation systems.
Identify the root causes of electrical failures, propose solutions, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Carry out parameterization of VSDs, command and control systems, energy meters, industrial devices, and equipment.
Interpret electrical schematics, single‑line diagrams, technical drawings, and manufacturers’ manuals.
Apply lockout/tagout (LOTOTO) procedures and ensure compliance with standards.
Perform assembly, replacement, testing, and start‑up of electrical equipment and control systems.
Adjust and verify sensors, transmitters, actuators, and field devices.
Monitor indicators such as energy consumption, current, temperature, and electrical vibration when applicable.
Record interventions, update maintenance history, and support internal audits.
Provide technical assistance to the production team during shutdowns, startups, and emergencies.
Provide technical expertise and hand-on support to the maintenance team during plant shutdowns, startup and emergency solution to minimize downtime and ensure operational continuity.
Propose improvements to electrical systems, reliability, and operational safety.
Other duties as assigned by manager.