Industrial Maintenance Technician - Electrical

Rhoads Industries•Philadelphia, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Rhoads Industries is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician – Electrical to support its Maintenance Department by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment and facilities across the company’s business lines. The role helps minimize downtime and sustain operational efficiency. The Maintenance Department shares responsibility with the Rhoads Quality/Safety Director for upholding applicable safety precautions and programs related to equipment use and maintenance. The technician must follow Rhoads’ equipment-maintenance procedures, ISO 9000 standards related to tools, and applicable ASME and AISC equipment and tool requirements. Work includes inspecting, installing, and repairing wiring, electrical fixtures, lighting, and related equipment; troubleshooting lighting, power, and heavy machinery systems; assembling electrical components and equipment; preparing materials lists; and coordinating multiple projects and deadlines. The position also requires maintaining a clean shop work area and providing support as needed. The role is based at Rhoads Industries’ facilities in The Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Work takes place in industrial or construction areas and involves physical labor, exposure to heights and uneven surfaces, and required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience in a commercial or industrial electrical setting.
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and overtime when required.
Valid driver’s license.
Strong analytical skills and ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
Familiarity with ISO and UL certifications.
U.S. citizenship and ability to pass background clearances, including a Motor Vehicle Check and drug screening.
OSHA 10 certificate, to be completed within 90 days of hire.
Comfort working with power systems up to three-phase 480V.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with project executives, project managers, foremen, craftsmen, project-team members, and customers of the Tool & Equipment function.
Knowledge of state and local electrical codes.
Broad knowledge of mechanical repair and ability to learn continuously, think critically, and apply innovative solutions.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize work, and oversee several projects simultaneously.
Ability to perform effectively under time-sensitive conditions.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and intermediate analytical capabilities.
Initiative, collaboration, persistence, and tact, with the ability to think strategically and influence outcomes.
Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including lifting at least 50 pounds and performing manual labor.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, and drive an automobile, including walking and standing on irregular and uneven industrial surfaces.
Comfort working at heights of up to 100 feet.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety-toe boots, hard hats, and hearing protection.

Nice To Haves

Relevant technical certification or an associate degree in industrial mechanics, maintenance technology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Inspect, install, and repair interior and exterior wiring systems, electrical fixtures, lighting, and related equipment.
Troubleshoot and propose solutions for issues involving lighting, power, and heavy machinery systems.
Assemble new electrical components and equipment.
Prepare clear lists of materials required to complete jobs.
Organize and prioritize multiple projects to meet required deadlines.
Maintain a clean work area in the shop.
Support the Maintenance Department as required.
Follow Rhoads’ equipment-maintenance procedures and applicable ISO 9000, ASME, and AISC standards.
Uphold and follow applicable safety precautions and programs for equipment use and maintenance.