Electrical Maintenance Lead

Job Description:

• This position is hired under the Operations department and carries a dual mandate.
• From day one through terminal handover, you will be fully dedicated to electrical commissioning activities, embedded alongside the Projects team to bring all systems online safely and on schedule.
• Once commissioning is complete and the terminal transitions to full operations, you will shift into your permanent role as Electrical Lead for the Operations team - building and leading the maintenance crew responsible for keeping all electrical systems running at a bulk cement import terminal

Responsibilities:

• Lead electrical commissioning activities from first energization through handover
• Perform megger testing on large motors and high-voltage equipment
• Verify and validate I/O signals between field devices and control systems
• Troubleshoot electrical faults, wiring discrepancies, and equipment issues
• Energize MCC lineups, switchgear, and distribution panels per startup sequence
• Interface with PLC/DCS technicians on controls loop checkout
• Transition into Operations Electrical Lead post-handover
• Build, lead, and develop the terminal electrical maintenance team
• Establish and own preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Manage electrical maintenance scheduling and work order execution
• Maintain compliance with NFPA 70E, OSHA, and site safety standards

Requirements:

• Journeyman or Master Electrician license (state or equivalent)
• 7+ years electrical experience in an industrial plant or terminal environment
• Hands-on PLC experience — Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar
• Demonstrated experience with megger testing of large motors (up to 4160V+)
• Proficiency in signal verification, loop checks, and field calibration
• Strong working knowledge of motor controls, VFDs, and MCC equipment
• Ability to read electrical schematics, one-lines, and P&IDs;
• Prior commissioning experience on industrial or terminal projects preferred
• Experience building or leading a maintenance team preferred
• Familiarity with NFPA 70, 70E, and NEC standards
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Preferred:

• Allen-Bradley / RSLogix
• Siemens TIA Portal
• VFD commissioning
• SCADA/HMI systems
• 4160V medium voltage systems
• Heat tracing systems
• Class I Div 1/2 hazardous areas
• Fluke / Megger test equipment
• CMMS software (SAP / Maximo)
• Fiber / network cabling