Electrical Maintenance Technician

Prince George, VA

A Fortune 100 steel manufacturing company in Prince George, VA is hiring an Electrical Maintenance Technician to support plant electrical systems, production equipment, controls, automation, and equipment reliability.

This is a hands-on role for an industrial electrician, maintenance electrician, plant electrician, or controls technician with strong troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing environment.

Compensation

Total Hourly Compensation: $45-50/hr

Estimated Annual Earnings: $100-120k + 15-25% annual profit-sharing bonus

Schedule

Day Shift: 5:45 AM – 3:15 PM

Night Shift: 2:45 PM – 12:50 AM

Rotating shift environment

Occasional Saturdays may be required; Sundays are rare

Must be willing to work both shifts to be considered for this role.

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems
• Work with motors, motor starters, VFDs, soft starters, MCCs, control panels, and electrical enclosures
• Support 480V / 277V / 120V power distribution systems
• Troubleshoot PLC systems, I/O, sensors, HMI interfaces, and basic ladder logic
• Read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and one-line drawings
• Troubleshoot automation equipment, safety circuits, interlocks, encoders, and production line controls
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical and control systems
• Assist with startup, commissioning, and continuous improvement projects
• Document electrical work, repairs, PMs, and equipment changes

What We’re Looking For

• 2-year degree in Industrial Electrical Technology, Electrical Maintenance, or a related field

OR

• 3+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience safely working with voltage up to 600V
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills
• PLC troubleshooting experience
• Ladder logic familiarity
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Experience with motors, VFDs, starters, sensors, and control panels
• Basic computer skills, including CMMS usage
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and on-call support as needed

Preferred Experience

• Controls or automation exposure
• Multi-craft maintenance background
• Continuous line manufacturing experience
• Hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical troubleshooting knowledge
• Military electrical or technical maintenance backgrounds are encouraged to apply

Interested?

Apply today or email your resume directly to Tyler Foster – tyler@zsgtalent.com

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