What are the responsibilities and job description for the Journeyman Medium Voltage Electrician position at JH Industrial Services?
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
Company: JH Industrial Services
Position Type: Full-Time | Contracted Assignment at Pfizer
JH Industrial Services, a division of Jergens Piping Corporation, is seeking a highly skilled Journeyman Medium Voltage Electrician to support operations at Pfizer in Kalamazoo, MI.
This role is responsible for the operation and maintenance of a medium voltage (480V – 13,200V) electrical distribution system within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is a licensed journeyman electrician with strong industrial/commercial experience and a commitment to safety, reliability, and excellence.
Role Summary
The Journeyman Medium Voltage Electrician must be a skilled craftsman in their trade and possess:
- A minimum two (2) year technical degree or trade school equivalency
- At least three (3) years of practical working experience as a journeyman electrician in the industrial/commercial electrical equipment service industry
- A valid State of Michigan Electrical Journeyman License (required)
The incumbent will be a member of the team responsible for operating and maintaining the site’s medium voltage electrical infrastructure, including substations, breakers, motor controls, high voltage cable, and distribution pole lines.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain the site’s medium voltage (480V – 13,200V) electrical distribution system.
- Perform preventive maintenance, modifications, installations, and repairs on medium voltage power distribution systems.
- Maintain substations, switchgear, breakers, motor controls, high voltage cable, and pole line distribution systems.
- Ensure compliance with company standards, site procedures, and applicable government regulations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues using established problem-solving methodologies.
- Support engineering activities including:
- Process design
- Equipment selection
- Documentation
- Calibration and testing
- Project scope development
- Communicate effectively when developing and implementing solutions.
- Work variable shifts and participate in a 24-hour on-call rotation as required.
- Collaborate within a high-performing team to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
- Work with minimal supervision while maintaining high safety and performance standards.
Required Qualifications
Education & Licensing
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associate degree or relevant trade school equivalency required.
- State of Michigan Electrical Journeyman License (required).
Experience
- Minimum three (3) years of experience as a journeyman electrician in an industrial or commercial environment.
- Medium voltage experience (480V–13,200V) strongly preferred.
- Experience in a manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment is a plus.
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of electrical industry practices and standards.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and diagrams.
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft systems).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to quality workmanship.