Electrical Maintenance and Commissioning Technician

The Organo Group leverages the technologies it has cultivated through long experience with water treatment to contribute to the industries that create the future and to the development of societal infrastructure. Water is a precious asset, shared by all life forms on the planet. It has been Organo's central theme throughout its history, and the company continues to pursue a deeper understanding of water and to nurture water-related technologies. Organo brings the powerful benefits of this life-sustaining resource to the development of societal infrastructure, to leading-edge industry, and to daily life.

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Summary

The Electrical Maintenance & Commissioning Technician is responsible for supporting the commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, maintenance, and operation of electrical and instrumentation systems associated with industrial water treatment facilities and related utility systems, including Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) facilities. The position ensures that electrical and control equipment is installed, tested, maintained, and operated safely in accordance with engineering specifications, customer requirements, and company standards.
This position is classified as full-time and non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Reporting Relationships

The Electrical Maintenance & Commissioning Technician reports to the Solution and Maintenance Operations Senior Manager.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Commissioning & Startup

- Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, testing, and turnover activities

- Review and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, and single-line diagrams

- Verify field installations against approved drawings, specifications, and design requirements

- Perform continuity testing, insulation resistance testing, phase rotation verification, loop checks, and I/O validation

- Verify proper operation of electrical power distribution equipment, MCCs, VFDs, control panels, instrumentation, analyzers, transmitters, sensors, and field devices

- Support validation of alarms, interlocks, and automated system functions during startup and operational testing

- Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, wiring, communication, and power distribution issues encountered during commissioning

- Support equipment manufacturers and service vendors during startup, calibration, and specialized service activities

- Prepare commissioning records, testing documentation, punch lists, and turnover packages

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems

- Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and replace electrical equipment including circuit breakers, relays, contactors, transformers, power supplies, disconnects, and control devices

- Maintain MCCs, VFDs, power distribution equipment, instrumentation devices, and associated systems

- Respond to equipment failures and restore systems to operational status safely and efficiently

- Verify system performance following maintenance activities and implement corrective actions as required

- Maintain maintenance records and document equipment deficiencies, repairs, and corrective actions

Safety & Compliance

- Perform all work in accordance with OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E requirements, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and company safety policies

- Participate in Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), Pre-Task Planning (PTP), toolbox meetings, and site safety activities

- Utilize appropriate electrical PPE and safe work practices when working on or near energized equipment

- Maintain compliance with customer requirements, quality standards, and operational procedures

Education

- High School Diploma or GED required

- Technical training, vocational certification, or Associate Degree in Electrical Technology, Electronics, Instrumentation, or a related field

Skills and Qualifications

- Minimum two (2) years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance, commissioning, startup, or troubleshooting

- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, and single-line diagrams

- Working knowledge of:

Electrical Power Distribution Systems

- MCC (Motor Control Centers)

- VFD (Variable Frequency Drives)

- Industrial Instrumentation

- Experience performing electrical testing, loop checks, I/O verification, and functional testing

- Proficiency in using electrical test equipment including multimeters, clamp meters, and insulation resistance testers

- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills

- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E requirements, and Lockout/Tagout procedures

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in industrial and construction environments

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience supporting commissioning activities for industrial utility or process systems

- Familiarity with PLC and SCADA systems used for equipment monitoring, alarm review, and basic operational verification

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills

- Experience in water treatment, UPW, semiconductor, manufacturing, or industrial process facilities preferred

Key Competencies

- Electrical Power Distribution

- MCC

- VFD

- Motor Control

- Electrical Testing

- Electrical Troubleshooting

- Instrument Calibration

- Sensors

- Transmitters

- Analyzers

- Loop Checks

- Commissioning & Startup

- Functional Testing

- I/O Verification

- Documentation & Turnover

- Preventive Maintenance

- Predictive Maintenance

- Corrective Maintenance

- Root Cause Troubleshooting

- Basic PLC Awareness

- Basic SCADA Awareness

Physical Requirements

- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

- Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, and work in industrial environments for extended periods

- Ability to distinguish wire colors, indicator lights, and equipment markings

- Ability to access elevated work areas and wear fall-protection equipment when required

- Ability to travel to customer facilities and project sites as required

Organo USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Veterans