Industrial Maintenance Technician (Electrical Focus)

Cedar Falls Area

Compensation: $65,000-$90,000 based on experience, certifications, and qualifications

Qualified candidates will typically have experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, facilities maintenance, commercial electrical work, utilities, HVAC maintenance, or similar hands-on technical environments.

Simple Mining is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to support the maintenance, repair, and improvement of electrical and facility infrastructure across multiple Iowa locations.

This position is ideal for someone with experience in industrial maintenance, commercial electrical work, manufacturing maintenance, facilities maintenance, utilities, or similar hands-on environments.

If you have experience troubleshooting three-phase electrical systems, motors, VFDs, facility equipment, and industrial infrastructure, we'd like to talk with you.

This is a hands-on role focused on electrical maintenance, facility reliability, preventative maintenance, and infrastructure improvements.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone currently working as an industrial maintenance technician, maintenance mechanic, facilities technician, manufacturing maintenance technician, or electrician who wants greater variety and ownership in their day-to-day work.

What You'll Be Doing

Electrical Maintenance & Infrastructure Support

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain commercial and industrial electrical systems.
• Perform maintenance on three-phase power distribution equipment, breakers, disconnects, VFDs, motors, and related infrastructure.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and infrastructure inspections.
• Support facility upgrades, electrical projects, and reliability improvements.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and electrical safety standards.
• Work alongside electrical contractors, utility providers, and vendors during installation and maintenance projects.

Facility Maintenance

• Perform routine repairs and preventative maintenance on facility systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot HVAC systems, lighting, plumbing, exhaust systems, doors, and general building infrastructure.
• Conduct facility inspections and identify issues before they impact operations.
• Support facility expansion projects, deployments, and infrastructure improvements.
• Respond to maintenance requests and operational issues across company locations.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow OSHA standards, company safety policies, and safe work practices.
• Utilize proper PPE and maintain a safety-first mindset.
• Identify and report safety concerns, hazards, and operational risks.
• Participate in safety training, meetings, and emergency response activities.

Occasional travel between company locations to support maintenance projects, equipment moves, and facility improvements.

What We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you have experience as:

• Industrial Maintenance Technician
• Maintenance Mechanic
• Electrical Maintenance Technician
• Industrial Electrician
• Facilities Technician
• Manufacturing Maintenance Technician
• Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of industrial maintenance, facilities maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, commercial electrical, or similar hands-on technical experience.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Experience working with commercial or industrial electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of three-phase electrical equipment and power distribution systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with 240V and 480V three-phase systems.
• Experience with VFDs, transformers, motor controls, and industrial power distribution.
• Experience in data centers, manufacturing, industrial facilities, energy, utilities, or mining operations.
• OSHA 10, OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, or similar safety certifications.
• Forklift, trailer, or equipment operation experience.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work in physically demanding environments.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Safely work around energized electrical equipment and industrial infrastructure.
• Travel between company locations as needed.

Why Join Simple Mining?

• $65,000-$90,000 based on experience and qualifications
• Multiple employer-paid health insurance options
• Employer-paid dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Annual Bitcoin bonus program
• Variety in your day—electrical work, facility maintenance, and improvement projects
• Opportunity to help build and improve a growing operation

If you're a maintenance professional who enjoys hands-on work, solving problems, and keeping critical systems running, we'd love to hear from you.