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At Human Capital Solutions, we don't just fill positions, we connect skilled people with the right teams.

This role is with one of our client companies in the Houston area, and our staffing team will guide you through every step of the process, from application to your first day on the job.

Take a look at the full details below. If this sounds like a fit, apply directly through this page — we'll review your information and be in touch soon.

Electrical Maintenance Technician

This role is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing industrial electrical systems critical to continuous plant operations. The ideal candidate is flexible and able to work a rotating schedule, including days, nights, and some weekends. Both temp-to-hire and direct hire opportunities available. Must pass a background check, drug test, and respirator fit test prior to employment.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Perform electrical troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair on plant equipment to minimize downtime

  • Maintain and repair low- and medium-voltage systems (480V, 4160V or higher)

  • Service and troubleshoot motors, motor starters, VFDs, soft starters, MCCs, transformers, switchgear, breakers, and control panels

  • Troubleshoot and support PLC-based control systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)

  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, prints, and P&IDs

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyors, crushers, mills, bucket elevators, and material handling systems

  • Calibrate and troubleshoot field devices such as proximity sensors and temperature/pressure instruments

  • Follow OSHA and plant safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and arc-flash requirements

  • Work closely with operations and mechanical maintenance teams

  • Accurately document work in the CMMS system

  • Participate in emergency repairs and on-call rotations as required

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience

  • Experience in cement, aggregate, mining, steel, power, or heavy manufacturing environments strongly preferred

  • Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, and VFDs

  • Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and blueprints

  • Knowledge of industrial safety standards

  • High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

  • Ability to work in a cement plant environment with dust, noise, heat, heights, and confined spaces

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work at heights

  • Ability to wear required PPE, including arc-flash protection

Additional Qualifications

  • PLC troubleshooting experience (no programming required, but a plus)

  • Electrical journeyman license or equivalent certification

  • Cement plant experience

  • SAP or other CMMS experience

  • Reliability or continuous improvement maintenance experience

  • Employment types available: Temp-to-Hire, with conversion after 720 hours based on performance and attendance

Why Apply

  • Pay: $25–$32/hour, with overtime opportunities

  • Schedule: 10–12 hour rotating shifts (days, nights, some weekends)

  • Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire, with conversion after 720 hours based on performance and attendance

  • Stable, long-term work in a critical industrial facility with real opportunity for permanent placement

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