Electrical Maintenance Technician
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Mid
Vadodara, Gujarat, India
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance
About the job
Requirements
- A diploma in electrical, electronics, or mechatronics is required.
- Experience in industrial maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, or manufacturing support is required.
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems, motor controls, programmable logic controllers, drives, and industrial sensors is required.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documents is required.
- Basic understanding of programmable logic controller logic and ability to troubleshoot automated systems is required.
- Familiarity with electrical test equipment such as multimeters, clamp meters, and diagnostic tools is required.
- Ability to safely work on industrial electrical equipment and follow lockout/tagout procedures is required.
- Basic computer skills for work orders, documentation, and maintenance systems are required.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment is required.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, and work in industrial environments is required.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation, is required.
- Ability to work around electrical systems, machinery, noise, heat, and moving equipment is required.
- Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, or in varying plant conditions as required.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical and control systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment, programmable logic controller systems, motor controls, drives, sensors, relays, contactors, and other automation components.
- Diagnose faults in electrical circuits, control panels, programmable controllers, and production equipment.
- Install, test, calibrate, and maintain sensors, switches, motors, drives, and instrumentation devices.
- Support troubleshooting and minor programming changes for programmable-logic-controller-controlled equipment and automated systems.
- Work with variable frequency drives, human-machine interfaces, servo systems, and other industrial control technologies.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, technical manuals, and work orders.
- Perform panel wiring, component replacement, and electrical modifications as needed.
- Assist with equipment startup, commissioning, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, troubleshooting findings, and parts usage in maintenance systems.
- Ensure compliance with electrical codes, plant safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and environmental requirements.
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to identify and resolve equipment issues.
- Support root cause analysis and recommend solutions to improve equipment uptime and reliability.
- Work overtime, weekends, holidays, or on-call as operational needs require.
Desired Qualifications
- Technical degree, certificate, apprenticeship, or vocational training in electrical maintenance, industrial electricity, automation, or a related field is preferred.
- Three or more years of industrial electrical maintenance experience is preferred.
- Experience troubleshooting programmable logic controller platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, GE, Mitsubishi, or similar is preferred.
- Familiarity with human-machine interface systems, variable frequency drives, servo drives, and automated production equipment is preferred.
- Knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols is a plus.
- Experience with programming, editing, or troubleshooting programmable logic controller ladder logic is preferred.
- Understanding of photoelectric, proximity, limit, pressure, and temperature sensors is preferred.
- Knowledge of robotics, motion control, or instrumentation is a plus.
- Experience using computerized maintenance management systems or other maintenance management systems is preferred.
About the company
GE Vernova makes equipment and software that generate and manage electricity for utilities, power producers, and industrial customers. Its Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses span gas turbines, wind generation, and the systems that move electricity across grids. The company supplies generators, grid equipment, and controls, while its software coordinates network operations and integrates changing sources of power. Customers buy equipment and enter service agreements for maintenance, upgrades, and technical support over its operating life, alongside purchases of software and related services. GE Vernova became an independent company in 2024 after separating from GE and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$17.6M
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded
2024
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Demand supports expansion: July 2026 results show GE Vernova booked $24.2 billion of quarterly orders, up 88% organically.
- Service commitments support recurring work: GE Vernova says services account for more than 55% of its backlog.
- Graduates build depth through rotations: GE Vernova runs two-year Next Gen development programs in engineering, technology, and operations.
What critics are saying
- Wind remains a drag: July 2026 results show GE Vernova lost $275 million in quarterly Wind segment EBITDA.
- Project margins absorb overruns: GE Vernova locks prices before completion and discloses meaningful expenses from excess costs and penalties.
- Field assignments demand long weeks: GE Vernova's listed transformer specialist works typical 12-hour site days, up to six weekly.
What makes GE Vernova unique
- Its technology underpins global power: GE Vernova says customers generate approximately one-quarter of world electricity using its equipment.
- Gas turbine scale anchors expertise: GE Vernova reports the largest installed fleet by generating capacity, across approximately 7,000 turbines.
- Nuclear work reaches beyond equipment: GE Vernova Hitachi supplies advanced reactors, fuel, and services for operating plants.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Parental Leave
- Mental Health Support
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance Bonus