Industrial Electrician

Location: Platte City

Position Title:

Industrial Electrician Reporting to:
Director of Project Development Central Power Systems & Services is a privately held company with deep roots going back to 1954.Our Mission Statement is forging long-lasting partnerships by providing first-class customer support. We live that statement every single day. We are looking for a Industrial Electrician to help support that mission.

JOB SUMMARY This position serves as the in-house electrical authority across 1.2 million square feet of manufacturing, fabrication, and warehouse operations. The Industrial Electrician will own the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and strategic planning of all electrical systems supporting CPS&S production. This is not a task-chasing role. You will replace outsourced contractor dependency with embedded expertise, institutional knowledge, and the judgment to prioritize work that drives uptime, safety, and long-term reliability across an increasingly automated and networked manufacturing environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES Electrical Systems Ownership Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical systems across all facilities including 480V three-phase distribution, motor control centers, transformers, disconnects, and branch circuits

Own and maintain panel schedules, one-line diagrams, and as-built documentation for all electrical infrastructure

Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical systems, including thermal imaging, insulation resistance testing, and connection torque verification

Diagnose and resolve electrical faults on production equipment including CNC machines, VFDs, servo drives, PLCs, and automated material handling systems

Ensure all work meets NEC, OSHA, and local code requirements; serve as the internal authority on electrical compliance

Strategic Planning & Prioritization Evaluate and prioritize electrical work requests based on production impact, safety risk, and strategic value

Develop and maintain a proactive electrical maintenance schedule aligned with production calendars and planned downtime windows

Assess facility electrical capacity and plan for future load growth driven by new equipment, automation, and technology deployments

Provide cost-benefit input on repair-vs-replace decisions and capital project scoping

Identify recurring electrical failure modes and drive permanent corrective actions rather than repeated break-fix Equipment Integration & Modernization Support Support installation and commissioning of new production equipment, including power drops, control wiring, and communication networks

Collaborate with the Operations & Technology team on IoT sensor deployments, network infrastructure expansion, and control system integration

Provide electrical expertise during equipment evaluations, vendor discussions, and capital planning

Support the transition from reactive to condition-based maintenance practices for critical electrical assets

Safety, Compliance & Documentation Maintain strict adherence to LOTO procedures, arc flash safety protocols, and NFPA 70E requirements

Keep electrical documentation current including panel schedules, circuit identification, equipment connection diagrams, and maintenance records

Train and mentor maintenance staff and operators on basic electrical safety and first-line troubleshooting where appropriate

Coordinate with outside contractors and inspectors when specialized work or permitting is required

Benefits

Competitive Pay Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
401k with company match

Paid Time Off Training & Professional Development Positive and productive work environmentQUALIFICATIONSRequired

Journeyman Electrician license (or equivalent state certification);
Master Electrician preferred

Minimum 7 years of industrial/manufacturing electrical experience

Deep working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, and OSHA electrical safety standards

Proven experience with three-phase power distribution (208V/480V/600V), motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, and industrial control panels

Ability to read, interpret, and red-line electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and control drawings

Demonstrated ability to prioritize work based on operational impact, not just urgency

Strong troubleshooting methodology: systematic root cause analysis, not shotgun parts replacement

Must live in or be willing to relocate to the Kansas City, Missouri area

Preferred

Experience in discrete manufacturing environments (fabrication, assembly, paint systems)
Familiarity with Salvagnini, Trumpf, Amada, or similar CNC sheet metal equipment

Experience with industrial networking (EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, Profinet) and PLC communications

Exposure to building automation systems (HVAC controls, lighting controls, energy management)
OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training

Experience scoping electrical work for capital projects and providing input to project budgets

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills WORK CONDITIONS Physical Demands/Work Environment:

This position regularly requires…