Facilities Maintenance Electrician

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Newberry, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Why Valmont We’re Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better. Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now. . Essential Functions: Technical skills to install, maintain, or troubleshoot electrical equipment safely and must demonstrate knowledge of electrical safety practices, hazard recognition, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Routinely inspecting electrical systems such as wiring, fixtures, and appliances. Identifying faults or hazards. Troubleshooting system failures. Installation & Repair: Installing new electrical components, running conduit, wiring, and repairing or replacing malfunctioning electrical apparatus. Preventive Maintenance (PM): Conducting regular inspections of electrical systems—including generators, transformers, lighting, and circuit breakers—to prevent failures. Troubleshooting: Diagnosing issues in electrical circuits and systems using testing equipment like multimeters, ammeters, and thermal imaging cameras. Safety Compliance: Ensuring all electrical work adheres to NEC, local building codes, and company safety protocols. Documentation: Maintaining accurate logs of maintenance activities, repairs, and updating technical documentation in Maintenance Management Systems (Maintain X). Facility Support: Assisting with general maintenance tasks such as HVAC systems, lighting, and emergency power systems. Other Important Details about the Role: Buss duct replacements, arch flash trained, running power 24V-480V, running conduit work, electrical panel replacements, also supporting our day-to-day electrical needs. Lockout/tagout procedures are mandatory. Work alongside a lesser-skilled technician. In this case, the employee needs to take care that the lesser-skilled technician is working safely and correctly. Assist the new co-worker with the task at hand. Employee operates as a member of the team, but not as a lead.

Requirements

• NFPA 70E certification required
• High school diploma or GED; technical school training or apprenticeship is highly preferred
• Valid journeyman electrician license or equivalent qualification
• Proven work experience as a maintenance electrician, preferably in an industrial or commercial setting
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, ability to read blueprints/schematics, and solid problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work in tight spaces, lift heavy equipment, and stand for long periods

Nice To Haves

• Ability to operate a forklift
• Self-starter requiring a minimum of supervision and direction

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, or troubleshoot electrical equipment safely
• Inspect electrical systems such as wiring, fixtures, and appliances
• Identify faults or hazards
• Troubleshoot system failures
• Install new electrical components, running conduit, wiring, and repairing or replacing malfunctioning electrical apparatus
• Conduct regular inspections of electrical systems—including generators, transformers, lighting, and circuit breakers—to prevent failures
• Diagnose issues in electrical circuits and systems using testing equipment like multimeters, ammeters, and thermal imaging cameras
• Ensure all electrical work adheres to NEC, local building codes, and company safety protocols
• Maintain accurate logs of maintenance activities, repairs, and updating technical documentation in Maintenance Management Systems (Maintain X)
• Assist with general maintenance tasks such as HVAC systems, lighting, and emergency power systems
• Buss duct replacements
• Running power 24V-480V
• Running conduit work
• Electrical panel replacements
• Supporting day-to-day electrical needs
• Lockout/tagout procedures
• Work alongside a lesser-skilled technician

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees