Facilities Maintenance/ Electrician

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance/ Electrician

Location: Meriden, CT 06450

Duration: 12 months (Contract-Hire)

Shift: M-F 7am – 7.30pm – OT Available

Pay Rate: $38.00/hr W2

Job Summary:

• Seeking a skilled and safety-focused Electrician to support the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of electrical systems within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• This role is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical equipment and facility systems that support manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse, and utility operations.
• The Electrician will ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while supporting mission of enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, equipment, and controls throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Support production equipment, utility systems, HVAC equipment, cleanroom infrastructure, and facility support systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities on electrical equipment to maximize uptime and reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical issues involving motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor control centers (MCCs), transformers, panels, lighting systems, and power distribution equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
• Support equipment installations, facility upgrades, and capital improvement projects.
• Work with automation, instrumentation, and controls personnel to troubleshoot integrated systems.
• Conduct inspections and testing of electrical systems to ensure compliance with applicable codes, company standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and facility emergencies in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Participate in root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) as required.
• Follow all Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and quality system requirements.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a recognized electrician apprenticeship program or equivalent technical training.
• Valid Connecticut E-1 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson License required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70E, and electrical safety standards.
• Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing industrial electrical systems up to 480V.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work safely and effectively while adhering to Thermo Fisher Scientific Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and quality requirements.
• Proficiency with electrical testing equipment, including multimeters, megohmmeters, and other diagnostic tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, medical device, or FDA-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with GMP, GDP, and quality management systems.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial automation equipment.
• Knowledge of cleanroom operations and critical utility systems.
• OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification.
• Experience using CMMS software such as Maximo, SAP PM, or equivalent maintenance systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Understanding of industrial controls, instrumentation, and automation systems.

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing and facility environment with exposure to machinery, electrical systems, and utility equipment.