Industrial Controls Electrician, Plant Operations

Job Description

Job Description Join BAC as an Industrial Controls Electrician

At BAC, we partner with the world to cool what matters. Our solutions power sustainable comfort cooling, process cooling, and refrigeration for critical environments across the globe. If you thrive on solving complex electrical challenges and improving plant reliability, you’ll feel right at home here.

A day in this role

You’ll start your day reviewing maintenance priorities and plant KPIs, then move quickly into action—leading electrical maintenance, troubleshooting PLC-driven equipment, and guiding technicians through repairs and installations. You’ll balance short-term fixes with long-term reliability upgrades, plan capital improvements, and ensure every task aligns with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. As the electrical go-to, you’ll mentor others, document work accurately, and help embed Lean and BAC Excellence (BAC-X) practices, including Global Assembly Standardization (GAS), across the floor.

What you will tackle

• Own the planning and execution of electrical maintenance, equipment rebuilds, new installs, and capital projects.
• Perform root-cause analysis on failures and implement durable corrective actions.
• Design, install, document, and sustain plant electrical systems and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair PLCs, VFDs, instrumentation, motor controls, and power distribution.
• Wire 3-phase and single-phase systems (motors, controls, transformers, PLCs, sensors, switches, transmitters).
• Complete work orders, reports, and system transactions with precision and timeliness.
• Advance Lean practices in assigned areas; support BAC-X and GAS standards and KPIs.
• Model safe work habits; maintain a clean, compliant, and orderly workspace; show reliable attendance.
• Adjust to shifting schedules and production priorities while protecting quality and on-time delivery.
• Recognize equipment performance issues, troubleshoot swiftly, and fine-tune to restore stability.
• Coach and motivate maintenance personnel; foster knowledge transfer and teamwork.
• Work any shift as needed; occasional travel may be required.

Credentials and experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training/apprenticeship preferred.
• Technical degree, apprenticeship, or related vocational training in Electrical Technology or Industrial Maintenance preferred.
• Master Electrician license required, or the ability to obtain and maintain licensure.
• Hands-on background in industrial electrical maintenance within manufacturing, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Experience leading projects and offering technical direction to maintenance teams; proven track record mentoring technicians.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance and work order systems.
• PLC programming experience required.

Technical strengths

• Deep knowledge of industrial electrical systems, power distribution, and motor controls.
• Strong grasp of the NEC and electrical regulations; working knowledge of NFPA 70E, hazards, and PPE.
• Comfort with 480V, 277V, and 240V systems.
• Expertise in PLCs (including ladder logic), VFDs, and industrial instrumentation.
• Fluency reading/developing schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Skilled in troubleshooting, diagnostics, and root-cause methodologies.
• Proficient with electronic test equipment and diagnostic tools.
• General understanding of Lean and continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Safety-first mindset; thrives in team-based manufacturing settings.
• Proficient with basic math and handheld measuring tools (tape measure, dial calipers, square, protractor, micrometers).
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and PeopleSoft.

Certifications and training

• NFPA 70E Arc Flash Certification preferred. If you don’t hold it at hire, you must obtain certification and demonstrate competency within 90 days of your start date. If not met, reassignment, downgrade, or removal from the position may occur based on business needs and openings.
• CPR Training Requirement: If you are exposed to electrical hazards, you must complete CPR training per NFPA 70E and applicable OSHA standards upon assignment and maintain current CPR certification thereafter.

How we work

• We live our values: Courage, Innovation, Responsibility, and Trust.
• Customer Focus, Team Development, Leading Change, and rigorous Execution anchor our culture.

Compensation and benefits

BAC Hiring Compensation Range: $38–45/hr. You’ll also be eligible for an annual bonus incentive. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), an employee stock ownership plan, and more. Learn more at www.BaltimoreAircoil.com.

You should be proficient in

• Electrical systems
• Professional electrician practice
• Manufacturing plant operations
• Holding (or obtaining) a Master Electrician license

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk up to 50% of the time. Working conditions include those of a normal construction environment, as well as standard hazards associated with installed HVAC equipment and rotating equipment. This position requires occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.