Senior Preventative Maintenance Electrical Technician

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Preventive Maintenance Electrical Technician to lead and perform advanced preventive maintenance on a wide range of electrical systems and equipment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability safety and efficiency of electrical infrastructure through proactive inspections testing diagnostics and repairs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee and execute preventive maintenance programs for electrical systems and equipment.

• Perform advanced inspections and diagnostics on electrical systems including wiring circuits panels and power distribution components.

• Test and evaluate electrical systems using load testing insulation testing and thermal imaging tools.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical issues minimizing downtime and ensuring equipment reliability.

• Maintain and service electrical components including:

• Motor control centers (MCCs)

• Unit substations

• Power distribution units (PDUs)

• Transformers

• Lighting systems

• Circuit breakers

• Switchgear

• Variable speed drives (VSDs)

• Motors

• Building automation systems (BAS)

• Document inspection results maintenance activities and diagnostic findings in maintenance management systems.

• Collaborate with other maintenance engineering and operations teams to ensure seamless equipment functionality and compliance with operational goals.

• Support the identification of parts and tools needed for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.

• Comply with safety protocols and ensure all work aligns with electrical codes and regulatory requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 35 years of hands-on experience in automotive maintenance and repair.

• Completion of a formal automotive training program or vocational school certification.

• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools such as motor analyzers pressure gauges and chassis charts.

• Skilled in disassembly repair and reassembly of engines transmissions clutches differentials and electrical systems.

• Familiarity with preventive and routine maintenance tasks across a variety of vehicles including automobiles trucks buses motorcycles and forklifts.

• Working knowledge of automotive systems including braking lighting steering suspension and electrical wiring.

• Demonstrated ability to follow technical manuals service guides and safety procedures.

• Basic knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics as related to vehicle systems.

• Strong troubleshooting and failure analysis capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in relevant areas (e.g. brakes engines electrical/electronic systems).

• Advanced knowledge of cooling systems fuel systems and emissions control systems.

• Experience leading or mentoring junior technicians or mechanics.

• Familiarity with fleet management practices or large-scale vehicle maintenance operations.

• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

• Knowledge of energy-efficient maintenance practices and quality control procedures.

• Ability to interpret technical specifications and apply them to complex maintenance tasks.

• Understanding of DOT OSHA or other applicable vehicle safety and inspection standards.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills for reporting maintenance findings and repairs.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.