Electrician - Subject Mater Expert

JTS • Full-time • Abilene, Texas, United States • $59,309 - $109,296 / year • 3w ago

Essential Functions

Summary:
The Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME) serves as the organization’s top technical authority for electrical systems, equipment, and industrial controls. This role provides advanced expertise, guidance, and problem‑solving support across engineering, production, maintenance, and safety functions. The Electrical SME ensures all electrical work meets or exceeds NEC standards, drives technical excellence, and supports continuous improvement of electrical processes, training programs, and safety practices. The SME acts as a key resource for complex troubleshooting, design reviews, quality validation, and strategic electrical planning across industrial and commercial production environments.

Accountabilities:

Serve as the primary technical advisor on electrical systems, NEC compliance, control wiring, and high‑voltage equipment.
Provide expert-level troubleshooting support for complex electrical issues impacting production, machinery, or facility systems.
Review and validate schematic drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams, technical documentation, and engineering designs for accuracy and compliance.
Develop and maintain technical standards, SOPs, and best practices for electrical installation, testing, and maintenance activities.
Support and mentor Electrical Journeymen, Electricians, Apprentices, and cross-functional teams as a technical coach and subject matter resource.
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action initiatives for electrical failures, quality defects, or equipment malfunctions.
Oversee and advise on installation of electrical raceways, control panels, high-voltage gear, and industrial automation components.
Conduct advanced testing and validation of electrical systems using voltmeters, MEGGER testers, light meters, and other diagnostic tools.
Ensure compliance with NEC, OSHA electrical safety standards, and company quality requirements.
Participate in engineering design reviews, project planning meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support training program development, including technical content creation and hands-on instruction.
Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Safety teams to resolve technical challenges and optimize electrical performance.
Champion safe work practices and promote a culture of technical excellence and accountability.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Production Manager or Engineering leadership.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Attributes

Safety First: Models uncompromising electrical safety practices and ensures strict adherence to regulatory requirements.
Have Humanity: Shares expertise with patience, respect, and a focus on developing others.
Be Transparent: Communicates technical information clearly and provides honest guidance on risks and challenges.
Drive Innovation: Identifies and implements improvements to electrical design, diagnostics, and production processes.
Be Resilient: Remains effective when addressing complex, high-priority technical challenges.
Always Reliable: Delivers accurate, consistent, and thorough technical support and documentation.
Grit: Demonstrates persistence when solving complex electrical problems and driving long‑term improvements.

Required Knowledge/Experience:

Completion of an NEC‑certified journeyman apprenticeship program or equivalent.
Idaho Journeyman Electrical License (or reciprocity-eligible license) preferred.
Minimum 16,000 hours of verifiable industrial or construction electrical experience.
5+ years of technical experience specializing in controls, high-voltage systems, troubleshooting, or electrical engineering support.
Deep technical knowledge of electrical systems, industrial control wiring, power distribution, and equipment operation.
Strong understanding of materials, tools, and methods used in industrial electrical installations and control panel assembly.
Proven ability to interpret and evaluate electrical schematics, ladder logic, control diagrams, and wiring blueprints.
High proficiency using diagnostic tools including multimeters, MEGGERs, and other specialized test equipment.
Strong communication and documentation skills; ability to teach and influence at all levels of the organization.
Knowledge of NEC and OSHA electrical safety regulations.
Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, and crouch for 8–10 hours per day; able to lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull up to 100 lbs.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
Must pass background check and drug screening.
Basic computer proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

FLSA executive-level role paid hourly; workload may exceed 50 hours per week based on project needs, including weekends or holidays.
Work primarily performed in heavy manufacturing environments, including indoor/outdoor conditions.
Mobility: Able to stand, kneel, stoop, and crouch for extended periods.
Manual Dexterity: Frequent handling of wiring, tools, components, and diagnostic equipment.
Lifting: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull up to 100 lbs per OSHA standards.
Vision & Hearing: Must be able to distinguish wiring colors, read schematics, and hear instructions and alarms.
Successful completion of a background check and drug screening required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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