Electrical Maintenance Specialist Jobs
Electrical Maintenance Specialist jobs are open across manufacturing, utilities, food processing, and facilities management, covering specializations in PLC troubleshooting, predictive maintenance, and industrial electrical systems, from entry-level technician to senior specialist and supervisor. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Maintenance Specialist – Electrical, Controls & PLC
Location: Mossville, Illinois
Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour DOE
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Job Type: Full-Time | 1st Shift
Application Deadline: November 18, 2026
Join Our Team as a Maintenance Specialist – Electrical, Controls & PLC
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Specialist with a strong background in industrial electrical systems, controls, PLCs, and automated equipment to support maintenance operations inside a Caterpillar facility in Mossville, Illinois.
This is not a typical general maintenance position. The successful candidate will serve as a technical resource for electrical, controls, PLC, and automated system troubleshooting, helping diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues that impact facility and logistics operations.
This position requires strong hands-on electrical troubleshooting skills, PLC and controls experience, and the ability to independently diagnose equipment failures and identify root causes. You should be comfortable working with industrial electrical systems, automated equipment, control systems, and other critical facility equipment. If you are an experienced maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting difficult electrical and controls problems and wants a consistent Monday through Friday, first-shift schedule, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems, controls, PLCs, and automated equipment
- Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex and non-routine electrical and controls issues
- Diagnose equipment failures and perform root cause analysis to identify effective long-term solutions
- Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and industrial control systems
- Perform specialized repairs, diagnostics, and installations on automated equipment and critical facility systems
- Use multimeters, electrical testing equipment, and other diagnostic tools to identify system problems
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and equipment documentation
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime
- Monitor equipment and system performance and identify opportunities for improvement
- Support automated conveyor and material-handling systems as required
- Assist with electrical, controls, automation, HVAC, mechanical, and other facility systems as needed
- Collaborate with facility management, maintenance personnel, and outside contractors on repairs, upgrades, installations, and modifications
- Provide technical guidance, training, and troubleshooting support to other maintenance technicians
- Maintain accurate work orders, equipment histories, labor hours, parts usage, and maintenance documentation using CMMS
- Support specialized maintenance projects and facility improvement initiatives
- Respond to urgent equipment failures and maintenance issues to minimize operational downtime
- Follow OSHA requirements, Caterpillar site requirements, and all applicable environmental, health, and safety procedures
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5+ years of industrial, facilities, or similar maintenance experience
- Strong hands-on electrical troubleshooting and repair experience
- PLC troubleshooting experience
- Experience working with industrial control systems, automated machinery, or similar equipment
- Strong ability to diagnose and repair complex electrical, mechanical, and automated systems
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
- Experience using multimeters and other electrical diagnostic and troubleshooting equipment
- Strong understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance practices
- Experience identifying root causes of equipment failures and implementing effective solutions
- Familiarity with CMMS or electronic maintenance management systems
- Knowledge of OSHA standards and industrial maintenance safety requirements
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree in electrical, mechanical, industrial maintenance, facilities management, or a related technical field
- Electrical, controls, HVAC, mechanical, or other relevant technical certifications
- Advanced PLC and controls troubleshooting experience
- Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS)
- Experience with automated conveyor or material-handling systems
- Experience maintaining equipment in an industrial manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics environment
- Experience with industrial electrical distribution systems
- Experience leading maintenance projects, equipment installations, or system upgrades
- Experience mentoring, training, or providing technical guidance to other maintenance technicians
- Strong root cause analysis and continuous improvement experience
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to meet all requirements necessary to access and work on Caterpillar property
- Must be comfortable working in an active industrial environment
- Ability to safely perform hands-on electrical and mechanical maintenance work
- Ability to lift and move equipment or materials as required
- Comfortable working from ladders, in elevated areas, mechanical spaces, or confined areas when necessary
- Must be self-motivated and able to prioritize multiple maintenance demands
- Ability to make sound technical decisions when troubleshooting complex equipment issues
- Willingness to work occasional overtime, weekends, or additional hours when operational needs require it
- Commitment to safety, quality workmanship, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement
Applications close November 18, 2026. Apply today if your strengths are electrical troubleshooting, controls, PLCs, and solving difficult equipment problems.
Maintenance Specialist – Electrical, Controls & PLC
Location: Mossville, Illinois
Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour DOE
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Job Type: Full-Time | 1st Shift
Application Deadline: November 18, 2026
Join Our Team as a Maintenance Specialist – Electrical, Controls & PLC
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Specialist with a strong background in industrial electrical systems, controls, PLCs, and automated equipment to support maintenance operations inside a Caterpillar facility in Mossville, Illinois.
This is not a typical general maintenance position. The successful candidate will serve as a technical resource for electrical, controls, PLC, and automated system troubleshooting, helping diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues that impact facility and logistics operations.
This position requires strong hands-on electrical troubleshooting skills, PLC and controls experience, and the ability to independently diagnose equipment failures and identify root causes. You should be comfortable working with industrial electrical systems, automated equipment, control systems, and other critical facility equipment. If you are an experienced maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting difficult electrical and controls problems and wants a consistent Monday through Friday, first-shift schedule, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems, controls, PLCs, and automated equipment
- Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex and non-routine electrical and controls issues
- Diagnose equipment failures and perform root cause analysis to identify effective long-term solutions
- Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and industrial control systems
- Perform specialized repairs, diagnostics, and installations on automated equipment and critical facility systems
- Use multimeters, electrical testing equipment, and other diagnostic tools to identify system problems
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and equipment documentation
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime
- Monitor equipment and system performance and identify opportunities for improvement
- Support automated conveyor and material-handling systems as required
- Assist with electrical, controls, automation, HVAC, mechanical, and other facility systems as needed
- Collaborate with facility management, maintenance personnel, and outside contractors on repairs, upgrades, installations, and modifications
- Provide technical guidance, training, and troubleshooting support to other maintenance technicians
- Maintain accurate work orders, equipment histories, labor hours, parts usage, and maintenance documentation using CMMS
- Support specialized maintenance projects and facility improvement initiatives
- Respond to urgent equipment failures and maintenance issues to minimize operational downtime
- Follow OSHA requirements, Caterpillar site requirements, and all applicable environmental, health, and safety procedures
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5+ years of industrial, facilities, or similar maintenance experience
- Strong hands-on electrical troubleshooting and repair experience
- PLC troubleshooting experience
- Experience working with industrial control systems, automated machinery, or similar equipment
- Strong ability to diagnose and repair complex electrical, mechanical, and automated systems
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
- Experience using multimeters and other electrical diagnostic and troubleshooting equipment
- Strong understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance practices
- Experience identifying root causes of equipment failures and implementing effective solutions
- Familiarity with CMMS or electronic maintenance management systems
- Knowledge of OSHA standards and industrial maintenance safety requirements
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree in electrical, mechanical, industrial maintenance, facilities management, or a related technical field
- Electrical, controls, HVAC, mechanical, or other relevant technical certifications
- Advanced PLC and controls troubleshooting experience
- Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS)
- Experience with automated conveyor or material-handling systems
- Experience maintaining equipment in an industrial manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics environment
- Experience with industrial electrical distribution systems
- Experience leading maintenance projects, equipment installations, or system upgrades
- Experience mentoring, training, or providing technical guidance to other maintenance technicians
- Strong root cause analysis and continuous improvement experience
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to meet all requirements necessary to access and work on Caterpillar property
- Must be comfortable working in an active industrial environment
- Ability to safely perform hands-on electrical and mechanical maintenance work
- Ability to lift and move equipment or materials as required
- Comfortable working from ladders, in elevated areas, mechanical spaces, or confined areas when necessary
- Must be self-motivated and able to prioritize multiple maintenance demands
- Ability to make sound technical decisions when troubleshooting complex equipment issues
- Willingness to work occasional overtime, weekends, or additional hours when operational needs require it
- Commitment to safety, quality workmanship, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement
Applications close November 18, 2026. Apply today if your strengths are electrical troubleshooting, controls, PLCs, and solving difficult equipment problems.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical maintenance specialist jobs.
- Journeyman or master electrician license or equivalent state credential
- Experience troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, and industrial control systems
- Proficiency with CMMS software for work order and asset management
- NFPA 70E arc flash safety training and lockout/tagout certification
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and single-line diagrams
- Associate degree or technical diploma in industrial electrical technology or related field
Tips for Your Electrical Maintenance Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to maintenance documentation
Hiring managers for electrical maintenance roles scan for specific evidence of work order management and equipment logs. List the CMMS platforms you've used and describe how you reduced downtime or tracked asset histories, not just your general electrical duties.
List every relevant certification you hold
Electrical maintenance postings frequently filter on NFPA 70E, OSHA 30, and arc flash training certifications before a resume even reaches a hiring manager. Put these in a dedicated credentials section near the top, not buried in a job description.
Target postings by equipment type, not just title
Many electrical maintenance specialist openings are written around specific machinery, such as high-voltage switchgear, VFDs, or industrial HVAC systems. Search for the equipment names you're experienced with alongside the job title to surface roles where your background is an exact match.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists electrical maintenance specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a hands-on skills assessment
Many employers for this role include a practical test alongside the standard interview, often covering conduit work, motor circuit troubleshooting, or reading single-line diagrams. Review your fundamentals for the specific industrial environment the job posting describes so you're ready for a bench or shop floor evaluation.
Negotiate shift differentials and on-call rates separately
Electrical maintenance roles frequently involve rotating shifts or emergency call-outs, and those premiums are often negotiable beyond the base offer. Ask specifically about how on-call compensation is structured and whether shift differentials apply to overtime before you accept.
Electrical Maintenance Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most electrical maintenance specialists?
The Arc Greater Hudson Valley, NY, ADM, and Cru are hiring the most electrical maintenance specialists right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, Illinois, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing facilities and utilities tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently throughout the year.
How many electrical maintenance specialist jobs are remote?
About 0% of electrical maintenance specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles in this field. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are technical documentation, PLC programming support, and remote monitoring roles tied to building automation or utility SCADA systems.
How do you become an electrical maintenance specialist?
Start by completing an accredited electrical technology program at a community college or vocational school, or enter a registered apprenticeship through a union or employer. After gaining hands-on experience with industrial electrical systems, pursue your journeyman license in your state. Building expertise with PLCs, motor controls, and predictive maintenance tools, along with certifications like NFPA 70E, strengthens your candidacy for specialist roles.
Can you get hired as an electrical maintenance specialist with little experience?
Yes, entry-level electrical maintenance roles exist for candidates who have completed a trade program or apprenticeship, even without full-time specialist experience. Employers in manufacturing and facilities management often hire at the technician level and promote from within. Demonstrating hands-on work with motor controls, conduit, or basic PLC troubleshooting during a skills assessment can offset limited on-the-job history.
What does the electrical maintenance specialist interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen to confirm your licensing, certifications, and familiarity with their specific equipment environment. A technical interview or hands-on skills assessment typically follows, covering troubleshooting scenarios, safety protocols, and your experience with maintenance documentation systems. Final rounds often include a facility walkthrough and a conversation with the maintenance supervisor or plant manager about shift requirements and team structure.
Where can I find and apply to electrical maintenance specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to electrical maintenance specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your certifications, equipment background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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