Electrician

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, controls, and equipment.
• Support manufacturing equipment, HVAC systems, utilities, warehouse, laboratory, and facility operations.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot motors, VFDs, MCCs, transformers, electrical panels, lighting systems, and power distribution equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Support equipment installations, facility upgrades, and capital projects.
• Collaborate with automation and controls teams to troubleshoot integrated systems.
• Conduct inspections and testing to ensure compliance with applicable codes and company standards.
• Respond to equipment failures and facility emergencies.
• Maintain maintenance documentation within CMMS systems.
• Participate in root cause investigations and CAPA activities.
• Support continuous improvement and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Follow EHS, GMP, and quality system requirements.

Minimum Requirement

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of an electrician apprenticeship program or equivalent technical training.
• Valid Connecticut E-1 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson License.
• 3–5 years of electrical maintenance experience in manufacturing or regulated industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, and electrical safety standards.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial electrical systems up to 480V.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Proficiency using electrical testing equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, medical device, or FDA-regulated environment.
• Knowledge of GMP, GDP, and quality system.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and industrial automation equipment.
• Familiarity with cleanroom operations and critical utility systems.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience using CMMS systems such as Maximo or SAP.

Critical Skills Needed

• Electrical troubleshooting.
• Preventive maintenance.
• Industrial electrical systems.
• Root cause analysis.
• Electrical safety compliance.
• Equipment installation and repair.
• Automation support.

Technical Skills

• Motors
• VFDs
• MCCs
• Transformers
• Power Distribution Systems
• PLCs
• HMIs
• SCADA
• CMMS
• Electrical Testing Equipment
• NEC
• NFPA 70E

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Electrician apprenticeship or equivalent technical training.

Certifications

• Connecticut E-1 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson License (Required)
• OSHA 10/30 (Preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work from ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to wear required PPE.