Lead Electrical Technician

Samsung Electronics

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On-site
Location
Austin, TX
Posted
21 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Nov 30, 2026

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TL;DR · Lead Electrical Technician

Lead Electrical Technician The Lead Electrical Technician serves as a primary technical authority for critical electrical infrastructure within a mission-critical industrial environment. This role involves overseeing the reliability and maintenance of power distribution systems, including medium voltage and low voltage switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, and emergency backup power. The individual will manage rotating equipment such as industrial motors, pumps, compressors, and generators while performing root cause analysis for complex failures and executing predictive maintenance strategies like thermography and vibration analysis. Key responsibilities include coordinating electrical upgrades, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring strict compliance with NFPA 70E, NEC, and OSHA standards. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience with three-phase motors, variable frequency drives, and motor control centers to ensure maximum uptime and safety for the facility's essential power systems and infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Oversee the maintenance and reliability of MV/LV distribution systems, substations, switchgear, and UPS systems.
  • Manage the operation and repair of rotating equipment including industrial motors, pumps, compressors, and generators.
  • Act as the lead responder for complex electrical failures and power quality issues to minimize downtime.
  • Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and implement corrective actions for equipment failures.
  • Develop and execute predictive maintenance strategies using thermography and vibration analysis.
  • Lead the planning, testing, and commissioning of electrical upgrades and new equipment installations.
  • Manage vendor relationships and oversee contractor performance during facility expansions or shutdowns.
  • Enforce electrical safety standards including NFPA 70E, NEC, Arc Flash requirements, and LOTO protocols.

What we're looking for

  • High School Diploma or GED with specialized technical certifications like a Journeyman or Master Electrician license.
  • Over 10 years of hands-on experience in industrial electrical facilities maintenance.
  • Expertise in MV and LV distribution, including switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, and emergency power.
  • Experience maintaining rotating equipment such as 3-phase motors, generators, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
  • Ability to perform engineering-level analysis, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and power quality investigations.
  • Mastery of NEC and NFPA 70E electrical codes and OSHA standards.
  • Experience in predictive maintenance strategies such as thermography and vibration analysis.
  • Authorization to access information subject to U.S. export control laws.

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