Electrical Maintenance Manager

Location: Nazareth, PA (Onsite)

Compensation: Up to $90,000 base salary (commensurate with experience)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are seeking an Electrical Maintenance Mechanic Manager to lead and oversee all electrical maintenance activities within our facility. This role is responsible for managing hands-on electrical maintenance work while also providing leadership, planning, and oversight for maintenance personnel, equipment reliability, and safety compliance.

The ideal candidate is a working manager—someone who can lead a team, plan maintenance activities, and still jump in when complex electrical troubleshooting is required.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Oversee and perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems, machinery, and production equipment.
• Work with 120/240/480V systems, including single-phase and three-phase power.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical failures related to motors, drives, control panels, PLC-connected equipment, and automation systems.
• Ensure minimal downtime through proactive maintenance and rapid response to electrical issues.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, schedule, and support a team of electrical maintenance mechanics and/or technicians.
• Provide hands-on guidance, coaching, and technical leadership.
• Assign daily work orders and prioritize maintenance tasks based on production needs.
• Support training and development of maintenance staff.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Develop and manage preventive maintenance (PM) schedules for electrical systems and equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, documentation, and reports.

Safety, Compliance & Standards

• Ensure all electrical work complies with OSHA, NFPA, NEC, and company safety standards.
• Enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and safe work practices.
• Participate in safety audits, inspections, and corrective actions.

Collaboration & Planning

• Partner with production, engineering, and facilities teams to support operational goals.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and plant improvement projects.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in electrical maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Previous experience in a lead, supervisor, or manager role preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Industrial electrical systems (120/240/480V)
• Motors, motor controls, and VFDs
• Electrical schematics and troubleshooting
• Solid understanding of industrial safety standards and electrical codes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal electrical or electromechanical training or certification.
• Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities.

Why This Role

• Leadership position with hands-on technical responsibility.
• Competitive compensation up to $90,000 base salary.
• Stable, long-term opportunity in a manufacturing environment.
• Onsite role based in Nazareth, PA, with direct impact on plant operations and reliability.