Electrician Technician, Facilities - 2nd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Electrician Technician, Facilities
LOCATION: Fremont, CA; supports East Bay and Peninsula locations
DURATION: 3 Month Contract to Hire
RATE RANGE: $30-40/hr
SHIFT: 1 pm 9 pm 1 weekend day on rotating shift

1. Journeyman electrician with industrial/facilities experience up to 480 VAC
2. Troubleshooting switchgear, motor controls, drives, and electronic components
3. Interpreting electrical schematics and applying the NEC (sizing conductors and conduit)

POSITION SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Electrician to inspect, repair, and maintain electrical systems across its Bay Area R&D facilities. Beyond routine and preventive maintenance, this role plans and executes complex electrical projects, troubleshoots intricate issues, and collaborates with construction and other departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical equipment
• Work with the construction team to install power distribution, transformers, lighting, temporary construction power, and equipment up to 480 VAC
• Operate, diagnose, and repair industrial equipment such as boilers, cooling towers, air compressors, dryers, pumps, chillers, AHUs, electric doors, overhead cranes, and exhaust systems
• Perform preventive maintenance, trouble calls, and emergency maintenance
• Run conduit, pull wire, and connect devices using lifts and ladders
• Use electrical schematics, blueprints, and project drawings to plan, install, troubleshoot, and improve systems
• Develop equipment SOPs and preventive maintenance programs
• Provide timely feedback on a wide variety of electrical tasks

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years as a journeyman electrician in industrial or commercial settings
• 7 years of related experience as an industrial or facilities electrician
• Experience with low voltage up to 480 VAC
• Strong knowledge of switchgear, motor controls, drives, and electronic components
• Ability to test and commission work per Tesla procedures and building codes
• Strong job site safety knowledge, especially electrical hazards
• Valid driver s license
• Able to work at heights up to 80 ft. and in confined spaces
• Open to early-morning and weekend electrical shutdowns
• Willing to help with emergencies outside normal trade (e.g., restroom repairs)
• Willing to travel between Bay Area R&D sites and other projects

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• NEC Code Book; conductor and conduit sizing
• Hand tools, electrical meters, and testing equipment
• Electrical prints and schematics
• CMMS software
• Computers and mobile devices

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Medium voltage experience
• Drives and PLC experience

EDUCATION:

• Journeyman-level electrical training/experience ; no degree specified