Electrical Maintenance Specialist

Portland, Oregon

Insight Global
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Insight Global is seeking an Electrical Maintenance SME for it's freight and cargo client in an industrial setting located in Portland, Oregon. This individual will work from 7 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work as well. Responsibilities of the role will include the following:

Coordinate with on-site operations teams and electrical contractors to implement daily work plans.

Attend daily management meetings to address operational issues and prioritize work based on equipment availability.

Develop and coordinate maintenance schedules for both short-term and extended outages using a CMMS Plan and schedule electrical projects, create and issue work orders, and supervise onsite electrical contractors until the project is complete.

Lead troubleshooting efforts of complex electrical issues, including PLCs, VFDs, and motor controls.

Utilize CMMS data to monitor equipment reliability and preventive maintenance effectiveness

Support capital improvement projects for Operational

Technology (OT) infrastructure maintenance and upgrades

Provide technical assistance to on-site electrical contractors

Interpret technical diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and lead and support troubleshooting efforts

Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components. Identifies hazards and defects and determines the need for adjustment or repair.

Provides technical assistance to onsite electrical contractors

Maintain strong safety leadership in the electrical department. Must attend and actively participate in monthly safety meetings in partnership with the Safety Department/Team

Maintains all electrical documentation, electrical drawings, vendor-supplied drawings, and reference materials for the site

Maintain electrical inventory numbers within a CMMS database. Partner with electrical vendors to quote, purchase, receive, and stock inventory, as needed

Mentor, train, and manage the performance of electrical technicians

Performs other various duties as assigned


REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Must have at least 5 years of Electrical Maintenance experience

Must have at least 2 years of supervisory experience, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing setting

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid State Driver's License, including a clean DMV record

Ability to obtain a TWIC card

Must have working knowledge of PLCs: GE Fanuc-RX3I or ControlLogix is a plus, variable speed drives, AB Powerflex 40, 70, 700, or Eaton SVX, SPX, motor controls, industrial automation, instrumentation, and lighting

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and/or blueprints, Loop Drawings, and P&IDs


NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Experience with Ethernet IP, DeviceNet, Modbus, Hart Protocol, and Wireless communication.

Experience with Wonderware and Factory Talk, RS View.

Experience with IBM Maximo CMMS or similar enterprise asset management systems.

Must be knowledgeable in the latest adopted NEC and Oregon Revised Statutes.

Must be familiar with multiple motor and control voltages and phases: 120, 240, 277, 480, 4160, and 115kV.

Experience working in environments with conveyance systems, bulk material handling, and terminal operations.

Certification or training in PLC systems and/or automation systems.

Date Posted: 02 May 2025
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