Electrical Technician Lead / Construction

OTC•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

OTC is hiring an Electrical Technician Lead to guide electrical technicians and help deliver safe, high-quality work for customers. The role combines hands-on electrical work with team leadership, coaching, and technical direction. The hourly wage is $34.00–$48.00, depending on experience and qualifications. The lead performs preventive maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial electrical and instrumentation equipment, including substations, power distribution systems, switchgear, motors, motor control systems, process controls, instrumentation, and pneumatic equipment. The position also helps plan and coordinate field work, reviews completed work, maintains accurate documentation, and promotes a clean, organized, safety-focused work environment. The work may take place in manufacturing, mining, or other industrial environments, with exposure to temperature extremes, moving machinery, electrical hazards, fumes, airborne particles, and other industrial conditions. The role may require rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and scheduled or emergency overtime as business needs require.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 5 years of industrial electrical experience; demonstrated leadership or lead technician experience is preferred.
Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, motor controls, power distribution, and troubleshooting.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
Proven ability to lead projects, prioritize work, and mentor technicians while maintaining productivity and quality.
Must have the minimum personal tools outlined by the department tool list or be able to obtain them within 90 days of hire.
Valid state driver's license with a clean driving record.
Ability to work safely in manufacturing, mining, or industrial environments with exposure to temperature extremes, moving machinery, electrical hazards, fumes, airborne particles, and other industrial conditions.
Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, work from elevated platforms, and perform physically demanding work throughout the day.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and scheduled or emergency overtime as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Technical training or apprenticeship preferred.
Demonstrated leadership or lead technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and support a team of electrical technicians by providing guidance, coaching, and technical expertise.
Coordinate job assignments and help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
Perform preventive maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial electrical and instrumentation equipment.
Diagnose complex electrical issues and provide technical direction to resolve equipment and system failures.
Assist with planning field work, identifying material and labor needs, and communicating project progress with supervisors and customers.
Review completed work to ensure quality standards, safety requirements, and customer expectations are met.
Promote and enforce safe work practices while maintaining compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
Mentor and train less experienced technicians, supporting their technical development and adherence to best practices.
Maintain accurate documentation of work performed, inspections, and repairs.
Foster a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment.