Electrician Lead - 1st Shift

nVent
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Minnesota, Blaine
Apr 10, 2026
We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. nVent is seeking an Electrician Lead to join our team in Blaine, MN. In this role, you will play a key role in ensuring the operation of our facility and production equipment by overseeing, reviewing, and signing off on electrical work. You will be responsible for day-to-day troubleshooting, repairs, preventative maintenance, and process improvements. You will also provide guidance and coaching to our Electrical Shop and Team. Your leadership will be instrumental in the team's success, as you guide them to perform at the highest level and deliver exceptional results. Responsibilities: Exercise a high degree of professionalism when responding to internal and external customer concerns, repairs and installations of equipment. Perform electrical work such as preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of equipment related to electrical, controls, and PLC, assisting in the integration, start-up, and debug of new or moved equipment, and constructing and modifying new and existing electrical circuits and distribution equipment following NEC requirements. Support the development of technician skills through training and coaching to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards and adherence to procedures. Maintain accurate equipment repair/modification documentation and update equipment files. Requirements: Experience supervising electricians, apprentices, and subcontractors Valid Master Electrician license in the state of Minnesota. Exceptional knowledge of electrical systems, circuitry, and equipment. PLC certified or demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot, program, configure and install PLC processors and components. Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to determine appropriate solutions. Ability to successfully implement preventive maintenance programs. Ability to plan, estimate materials, and manage electrical projects from start to finish Ability to work independently as well as collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime or on call rotations as required. Strong knowledge of safety regulations, lockout/tagout, and OSHA standards. If you are an exceptionally skilled Master Electrician with a proven track record of leading teams and working with customers, we want to hear from you. Join nVent, a world-class manufacturer dedicated to creating a safer and more sustainable world through our electrical solutions. WE HAVE: A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com. Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We're known for being: Innovative & adaptable Dedicated to absolute integrity Focused on the customer first Respectful and team oriented Optimistic and energizing Accountable for performance Benefits to support the lives of our employees Pay Transparency nVent's pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee's work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply. Compensation Range: $26.10 - $48.50 Per Hour Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives. Benefit Overview At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes: Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance. A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan - both include a company match. Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection. At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other's authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.