Industrial Electrician

Central Power Systems & Services•Tracy, MO

15d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the in-house electrical authority across 1.2 million square feet of manufacturing, fabrication, and warehouse operations. The Industrial Electrician will own the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and strategic planning of all electrical systems supporting CPS&S production. This is not a task-chasing role. You will replace outsourced contractor dependency with embedded expertise, institutional knowledge, and the judgment to prioritize work that drives uptime, safety, and long-term reliability across an increasingly automated and networked manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Journeyman Electrician license (or equivalent state certification); Master Electrician preferred
Minimum 7 years of industrial/manufacturing electrical experience
Deep working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, and OSHA electrical safety standards
Proven experience with three-phase power distribution (208V/480V/600V), motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, and industrial control panels
Ability to read, interpret, and red-line electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and control drawings
Demonstrated ability to prioritize work based on operational impact, not just urgency
Strong troubleshooting methodology: systematic root cause analysis, not shotgun parts replacement
Must live in or be willing to relocate to the Kansas City, Missouri area

Nice To Haves

Experience in discrete manufacturing environments (fabrication, assembly, paint systems)
Familiarity with Salvagnini, Trumpf, Amada, or similar CNC sheet metal equipment
Experience with industrial networking (EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, Profinet) and PLC communications
Exposure to building automation systems (HVAC controls, lighting controls, energy management)
OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training
Experience scoping electrical work for capital projects and providing input to project budgets
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical systems across all facilities including 480V three-phase distribution, motor control centers, transformers, disconnects, and branch circuits
Own and maintain panel schedules, one-line diagrams, and as-built documentation for all electrical infrastructure
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical systems, including thermal imaging, insulation resistance testing, and connection torque verification
Diagnose and resolve electrical faults on production equipment including CNC machines, VFDs, servo drives, PLCs, and automated material handling systems
Ensure all work meets NEC, OSHA, and local code requirements; serve as the internal authority on electrical compliance
Evaluate and prioritize electrical work requests based on production impact, safety risk, and strategic value
Develop and maintain a proactive electrical maintenance schedule aligned with production calendars and planned downtime windows
Assess facility electrical capacity and plan for future load growth driven by new equipment, automation, and technology deployments
Provide cost-benefit input on repair-vs-replace decisions and capital project scoping
Identify recurring electrical failure modes and drive permanent corrective actions rather than repeated break-fix
Support installation and commissioning of new production equipment, including power drops, control wiring, and communication networks
Collaborate with the Operations & Technology team on IoT sensor deployments, network infrastructure expansion, and control system integration
Provide electrical expertise during equipment evaluations, vendor discussions, and capital planning
Support the transition from reactive to condition-based maintenance practices for critical electrical assets
Maintain strict adherence to LOTO procedures, arc flash safety protocols, and NFPA 70E requirements
Keep electrical documentation current including panel schedules, circuit identification, equipment connection diagrams, and maintenance records
Train and mentor maintenance staff and operators on basic electrical safety and first-line troubleshooting where appropriate
Coordinate with outside contractors and inspectors when specialized work or permitting is required