Industrial Maintenance & Operations Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Execute Qualified Electrical Worker tasks and perform electrical field evaluations in compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and site-specific safety protocols.

• Carry out arc flash data collection and conduct surveys of electrical equipment.

• Confirm equipment identification, nameplates, voltage, amperage, protective devices, conductors, ratings, and other system details.

• Assess electrical equipment and systems for their condition, safety, maintenance needs, operational issues, and compliance standards.

• Recognize and document electrical deficiencies, hazards, equipment conditions, maintenance issues, and findings from the field.

• Adhere to LOTO procedures, approach boundaries, PPE requirements, energized electrical work practices, and site-specific safety guidelines.

• Review distribution systems, panels, switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, disconnects, motors, and related infrastructures.

• Conduct functional testing and observation of electrical and industrial equipment as needed.

• Record field conditions through notes, photographs, equipment schedules, drawings, and technical documentation.

• Assist in evaluating industrial maintenance practices, equipment reliability, and facility operations.

• Analyze material handling and conveyance systems, including their condition, installation, operation, alignment, and relevant requirements.

• Evaluate mechanical, controls, plumbing, and other industrial facility systems as part of the project scope.

• Identify interactions between electrical, mechanical, controls, and material handling systems.

• Prepare precise field documentation, assessment findings, observations, and recommendations.

• Travel to client facilities and industrial sites, approximately 50–75% of the time, with potential travel up to around 75% across the U.S.

• Maintain flexible working hours, including night shifts and weekends, based on project requirements.

• Operate safely around both energized and de-energized equipment while adhering to company, OSHA, PPE, and electrical safety regulations.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is mandatory.

• A technical degree, trade school diploma, vocational training, or associate degree in electrical, mechanical, industrial maintenance, or a related field is preferred.

• A valid driver's license is required, with a clean driving record and no significant MVA points or violations.

• Industry-recognized certifications, active pursuit of certification, or equivalent professional credentials such as CxA, CCP, BCxP, CEM, NICET, NFPA-related certifications, or active trade licensure relevant to the discipline supported.

• Must have previously been certified as a Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) per NFPA 70E and OSHA standards.

• Experience in performing electrical work that necessitates arc flash PPE and adherence to electrical safety procedures.

• Experience in conducting electrical equipment surveys, electrical data collection, or arc flash data gathering.

• Strong understanding of NFPA 70E, OSHA electrical safety standards, QEW practices, electrical equipment identification, and methodologies for arc flash data collection.

• Capability to compose technical reports, business correspondence, and standard operating procedures.

• Ability to communicate findings effectively and respond to inquiries from clients, contractors, peers, and technical field personnel.

• Competence in defining problems, collecting and analyzing data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.

• Ability to interpret technical documents, drawings, specifications, and industry standards.

• Proficiency in understanding and evaluating industrial electrical, mechanical, controls, and material handling systems.

• Proficient in operating computers, tablets, and electronic data collection tools.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Preferred experience with CMMS platforms, BAS systems, cloud-based reporting tools, and electronic assessment applications.

• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, utility, commercial, or other complex facility environments.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, equipment schedules, nameplates, and associated technical documentation.

• Capacity to work independently in the field while exercising sound technical and safety judgment.

• Willingness and ability to travel to client sites.

• Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including night shifts and weekend assignments.

• Capability to travel by plane, motor vehicle, and train to client/project sites across the U.S.

• Ability to successfully work from a remote location.

• Physical capability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb stairs and ladders, operate electronic tablets and computers, communicate on-site, and occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.