Industrial Electrician

HR Consulting Solutions is a full-service HR consulting and executive search firm that has been retained by Premier Candle Corporation to conduct a search for an experienced Industrial Electrician to join their maintenance and reliability team in Hickory, Kentucky .

ABOUT PREMIER CANDLE
Premier Candle is a leading manufacturer of scented candles and home fragrance products. Formerly known as Mayfield Consumer Products, the company has undergone significant transformation and investment following the devastating tornado that impacted the facility and community in 2021.
Today, Premier Candle is focused on rebuilding, modernizing operations, investing in people, and creating a culture centered on accountability, continuous improvement, operational excellence, and equipment reliability. The company views maintenance as a strategic advantage, not simply a repair function, and is committed to building a world-class reliability organization. Premier Candle is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician who shares that philosophy and is passionate about improving equipment performance, reducing downtime, and helping create a safer, more reliable manufacturing operation.

POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Maintenance Leadership Team, the Industrial Electrician / Electrical Reliability Technician will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving the electrical systems that support Premier Candle's manufacturing operation. This position plays a critical role in maximizing production uptime, improving product quality, enhancing employee safety, and reducing equipment failures through proactive maintenance and continuous improvement. This is much more than a traditional maintenance position. The successful candidate will be expected to identify root causes of electrical failures, improve system reliability, participate in capital projects, and collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to continuously improve manufacturing performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Industrial Electrical Maintenance

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems using structured problem-solving techniques and Root Cause Analysis.
• Diagnose and repair electrical distribution systems, motor control systems, MCCs, control panels, and production equipment.
• Troubleshoot three-phase motors, starters, overloads, relays, contactors, VFDs, and soft starters.
• Install, modify, repair, and maintain industrial electrical equipment and systems.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and precision maintenance activities on electrical assets.
• Conduct electrical inspections and identify developing equipment issues before failures occur.

Equipment Reliability

• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment at the electrical and I/O level.
• Diagnose failures involving sensors, safety circuits, photoeyes, proximity switches, encoders, and other field devices.
• Support production equipment including conveyors, automated packaging systems, labeling equipment, process heating systems, pumps, compressors, and material handling equipment.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, electrical modifications, and capital improvement projects.
• Utilize CMMS software to accurately document repairs, inspections, equipment history, and reliability improvements.
• Participate in Root Cause Analyses, After Action Reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Instrumentation & Controls, and Mechanical Maintenance teams to improve equipment performance.
• Share technical knowledge and mentor fellow maintenance technicians.
• Maintain accurate electrical documentation including schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment records.
• Promote safe work practices and support Premier Candle's reliability-centered maintenance philosophy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Electrical trade school, apprenticeship, technical degree, or equivalent industrial electrical training preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot industrial electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and technical documentation.
• Experience utilizing CMMS software to document maintenance activities.

Strong knowledge of:

• Three-phase electrical systems
• Motor controls
• Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Control circuits
• Industrial electrical distribution systems
• Electrical safety practices

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:

• Allen-Bradley PLC systems
• FactoryTalk software
• Studio 5000
• Industrial networking
• Servo systems
• Robotics and automated manufacturing equipment
• Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent experience
• Predictive maintenance technologies including thermography
• Electrical construction and equipment installation
• NFPA 70E electrical safety practices

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Industrial Electrical Troubleshooting
• Equipment Reliability
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
• Root Cause Analysis
• Motor Controls
• PLC Troubleshooting
• Electrical Safety
• Continuous Improvement
• Problem Solving
• Technical Communication
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• CMMS Documentation

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is based within Premier Candle's manufacturing facility and requires hands-on work throughout the production environment. The Industrial Electrician will regularly interact with manufacturing equipment, electrical systems, production personnel, engineering, and maintenance teams while supporting equipment reliability and plant operations.

WHY WORK FOR PREMIER CANDLE

• Competitive compensation (approximately $40/hour based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Retirement savings opportunities with company matching
• Stable, growing manufacturing organization investing heavily in modernization and reliability
• Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing equipment and automation technologies
• Collaborative culture focused on safety, continuous improvement, and professional development
• Leadership committed to investing in people, training, and technology

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Premier Candle Corporation and HR Consulting Solutions LLC are Equal Opportunity Employers. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. Our company is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, providing everyone with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions within our organization are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.