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Maintenance Electrician

Safety-Kleen
Metairie, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/27/2026
Safety-Kleen, in Metairie, LA, is looking for a Maintenance Electrician to join their safety conscious team! This team member will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment with an industrial environment, including troubleshooting/diagnosing PLCs, schematics, electrical problems, performing preventative maintenance and general maintenance as needed, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Work schedule and hourly pay are governed by the union contract.

Work Schedule (per CBA): Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Hourly Wage (per CBA): $23.46/HR - $35.70/HR

Why work for Safety-Kleen?

  • Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
  • Competitive wages
  • Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
  • Group 401K/RRSP with company matching component
  • Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
  • Positive and safe work environments
  • Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

Responsibilities

  • Ensures Health & Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times;
  • Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment within an industrial setting, including motors, VFDs, transformers, generators, and lighting systems;
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical problems using testing equipment and hand tools as needed;
  • Perform preventative maintenance and general maintenance (as needed) on electrical and mechanical equipment and systems to ensure optimal performance and longevity;
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, diagrams, and blueprints to determine the layout of electrical systems and equipment;
  • Working with 480v, 220v and 110v;
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and electrical codes, and maintain accurate records of work performed;
  • Collaborate with other maintenance personnel to identify and address electrical issues that may impact production or safety;
  • Stay up to date with the latest electrical technologies and techniques to improve efficiency and reduce costs;
  • Ensures that work meets all applicable health and safety;
  • Standard operating procedures;
  • Responsible for maintaining a clean work environment;
  • Performs other duties and tasks as assigned;

Qualifications

What does it take to work for Safety-Kleen?

  • High School Diploma, GED, or higher education preferred;
  • 3-5 years experience and/or combination experience and/or education preferred;
  • Experience with 480v, 220v, 110v and three phase;
  • Works safely and familiar with LOTO procedures;
  • PLC and schematics experience through education and/or professional experience;
  • Works well in a team;
  • Communication well with all levels of an organization;
  • Must be able to stand, stoop, climb and lift up to 50 lbs;
  • Ability to work under adverse conditions (heat & cold);

Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue as a world-class environmental service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and we have the largest re-refinery capacity in North America allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons each year.

Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs and reduce their carbon footprint. PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE. MAKE GREEN WORK.™

Join our safety focused team today! To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at www.safety-kleen.com/careers.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To requires reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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