Industrial Maintenance & Operations Specialist - QEW

Job Summary

The Industrial Maintenance & Operations Specialist – QEW is primarily responsible for performing qualified electrical worker activities, electrical safety assessments, arc flash data collection, and technical evaluations of industrial electrical systems and equipment at industrial and commercial facilities.

The position requires a strong working knowledge of NFPA 70E, OSHA electrical safety requirements, Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) practices, electrical equipment identification, and arc flash data collection methodologies. The successful candidate will be comfortable working around energized and de-energized electrical equipment within the requirements of applicable safety standards, performing detailed field data collection, and evaluating electrical systems for condition, safety, maintenance, and operational concerns.

In addition to the core electrical scope, this position may support broader industrial maintenance, material handling equipment (MHE), mechanical, plumbing, controls, and facility infrastructure assessments. Candidates with experience in industrial electrical systems are strongly preferred, while experience with industrial mechanical systems, controls, MHE, or other facility systems is also valuable.

The role requires advanced technical knowledge, strong attention to detail, sound safety judgment, and the ability to independently assess field conditions, collect accurate technical information, and clearly document findings.

This is not primarily a general maintenance or facilities role. The core focus is qualified electrical work, electrical safety, arc flash data collection, and technical assessment of industrial electrical systems, with opportunities to support broader industrial assessment activities based on project needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) activities and electrical field assessments in accordance with applicable OSHA, NFPA 70E, and site-specific electrical safety requirements.
  Conduct arc flash data collection and electrical equipment surveys, including equipment identification, nameplate verification, voltage, amperage, protective device information, conductor information, equipment ratings, and other required system data.
• Evaluate electrical equipment and systems for condition, safety, maintenance requirements, operational concerns, and compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
• Identify and document electrical deficiencies, hazards, equipment conditions, maintenance concerns, and other findings observed during field assessments.
• Work safely around electrical equipment and systems while following LOTO procedures, approach boundaries, PPE requirements, energized electrical work practices, and site-specific safety protocols.
• Review electrical equipment, distribution systems, panels, switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, disconnects, motors, and related industrial electrical infrastructure.
• Perform functional testing and observation of electrical and industrial equipment where required by the project scope and within applicable safety requirements.
• Accurately document field conditions through written notes, photographs, equipment schedules, drawings, and other technical documentation.
• Support the evaluation of industrial maintenance practices, equipment reliability, and facility operations as part of broader assessment assignments.
• Assess material handling and conveyance systems, including equipment condition, installation, operation, and alignment with available drawings, specifications, operational requirements, and applicable standards.
• Evaluate mechanical, controls, plumbing, and other industrial facility systems when included within the project scope.
• Identify interactions between electrical, mechanical, controls, and material handling systems that may affect equipment performance, reliability, safety, or maintenance.
• Prepare clear and technically accurate field documentation and assessment findings.
• Exercise independent judgment in evaluating field conditions and determining appropriate technical observations and recommendations.
• Maintain a Safety-First mindset and comply with all OSHA requirements, company safety procedures, site-specific safety requirements, PPE requirements, and applicable electrical safety standards.
• Travel to client facilities and industrial sites (50 - 75%) as required to perform field assessments and technical data collection.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job does not have specific supervisory responsibilities.

Skills:

Language Ability:
Ability to write technical reports, business correspondence, and standard operating procedures. Ability to effectively communicate findings and respond to questions from clients, contractors, peers, and technical field staff.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret technical documentation, drawings, specifications, and industry standards while addressing complex equipment and operational variables.

Technical Ability:
Ability to understand and evaluate industrial electrical, mechanical, controls, and material handling systems. Ability to apply maintenance principles, troubleshooting methods, safety practices, and engineering best practices to field assessments.

Technology Skills:
Proficiency operating computers, tablets, and electronic data collection tools. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Experience utilizing CMMS platforms, BAS systems, cloud-based reporting tools, and electronic assessment applications preferred.

Competencies:

• Strong understanding of industrial maintenance practices, equipment operation, and system performance evaluation.
• Understanding of Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) practices, electrical approach boundaries, PPE requirements, and safe work practices.
• Ability to identify electrical equipment and accurately collect technical information from field equipment and documentation.
• Experience working in industrial, manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, utility, commercial, or other complex facility environments.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, equipment schedules, nameplates, and related technical documentation.
• Strong technical documentation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field and exercise sound technical and safety judgment.
• Ability and willingness to travel to client sites, including industrial and manufacturing facilities.

Education, Certifications, and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required. Technical degree, trade school diploma, vocational training, or associate degree in electrical, mechanical, industrial maintenance, or related discipline preferred.

• Valid driver’s license required, with a clean driving record and no significant MVA points or violations.

• Industry-recognized certifications, active pursuit of certification, or equivalent professional credentialing such as CxA, CCP, BCxP, CEM, NICET, NFPA-related certifications, or active trade licensure relevant to the supported discipline.
• Previously certified as a Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) experience per NFPA 70E and OSHA standards.
• Experience performing electrical work requiring arc flash PPE and electrical safety procedures.
• Experience performing electrical equipment surveys, electrical data collection, or arc flash data gathering.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

• Walk (material part of an 8-hour workday, up to 3 to 4 continuous hours at one time.)
• Stand (material part of an 8-hour workday, up to 3 to 4 continuous hours at one time.)
• Sit, Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to observe basement and grade-level crawl spaces, and/or to read equipment data plates when necessary, and/or measurements (at least once for each building assessed)
• Climb and balance Stairs (at least once for each building assessed)
• Climb and balance various types of ladders to access flat roofs/hatch access (at least once for each building assessed)
• Repetitive use of hands/fingers for keyboard interaction (frequently)
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk and hear (communicate with onsite contact)
• Vision (close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus)
• Lift and or move (occasionally up to 40 pounds) (not applicable during ADA Assessments)
• Operate an electronic tablet in the field for live data collection.
• Operate a computer (up to 100% of workweek)
• Operating a motor vehicle
• Ability to successfully work from remote location.
• Ability to travel by plane, motor vehicle, train to client/project sites across the U.S. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including night shifts and weekend assignments.
• Work Environment: The employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, moving mechanical components and assemblies, frequently exposed to work near energized electrical components and assemblies. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, extreme heat, inclement weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level at the project site is usually moderate.

Travel Requirements:

Travel (by Plane, Motor Vehicle, Train) is a significant component of this role, with approximately 75% of the time spent traveling to client/project sites across the U.S. A flexible schedule, including night shifts and weekend assignments, may be required based on project needs.