Lead Electrical Maintenance Technician (Manufacturing)
Job Description
Job Description Lead Electrical Maintenance Technician
Help BAC deliver sustainable cooling solutions that keep critical industries running. As our lead electrical troubleshooter and installer, you will elevate plant reliability, mentor technicians, and drive continuous improvement.
What you’ll do
- Plan and coordinate preventive and corrective electrical maintenance, rebuilds, and installations.
- Lead capital-project electrical scopes from planning through execution.
- Diagnose failures, perform root-cause analysis, and implement lasting fixes.
- Design, install, document, and maintain plant electrical systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, VFDs, instrumentation, motor controls, and power distribution networks.
- Install and wire 3-phase and single-phase components: motors, controls, transformers, PLCs, switches, sensors, and transmitters.
- Accurately complete work orders, reports, and all required system transactions.
- Reinforce Lean practices and execute to BAC Excellence (BAC‑X) and Global Assembly Standardization (GAS) KPIs.
- Keep work areas clean and safe; demonstrate punctual, consistent attendance.
- Adapt to changing schedules and shifting production priorities without sacrificing quality or delivery.
- Identify when machinery is out of spec, troubleshoot quickly, and adjust for optimal performance.
- Coach and motivate maintenance personnel to build team capability.
- Work any shift as needed; some travel may be required.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; apprenticeship or technical training preferred.
- Technical degree/apprenticeship in Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or similar preferred.
- Master Electrician license required or ability to obtain and maintain.
- Industrial manufacturing experience in electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
- Demonstrated project leadership and technical guidance to maintenance teams.
- Experience mentoring and developing technicians; CMMS/PM system familiarity.
- PLC programming experience is required.
Technical toolkit
- Advanced industrial power distribution and motor control knowledge.
- NEC proficiency; working knowledge of NFPA 70E, hazards, and PPE.
- Hands-on with 480V, 277V, and 240V systems.
- Strong PLC/ladder logic, VFDs, and instrumentation capability.
- Read/interpret/create electrical schematics, blueprints, and drawings.
- Diagnostic excellence and root-cause problem solving.
- Use of electronic test gear and handheld measuring tools (tape, calipers, square, protractor, micrometers).
- Lean/CI familiarity; strong communication and teamwork.
- Basic Microsoft Office and PeopleSoft.
Required training
- NFPA 70E Arc Flash Certification preferred. If not held at hire, obtain certification and demonstrate competency within 90 days of hire; otherwise, reassignment, downgrade, or removal may occur based on business needs and available roles.
- CPR Training Requirement: Employees exposed to electrical hazards must complete CPR training per NFPA 70E and OSHA upon assignment and keep certification current.
How we lead
- We live BAC values: Courage, Innovation, Responsibility, Trust.
- We are customer‑focused, develop teams, lead change, and execute with accountability.
Pay and benefits
BAC Hiring Compensation Range: $38–45/hr, plus eligibility for an annual bonus incentive. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), an ESOP, and more. Explore details at www.BaltimoreAircoil.com.
Proficiencies
- Electrical Systems Experience
- Electrician Experience
- Manufacturing Plant Experience
- 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.