Senior Maintenance Technician, Electrical

## Senior Maintenance Technician, ElectricalApplyremote type: Not Applicablelocations: USA - Delaware - Millsboro (Intervet)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: June 24, 2026 (12 days left to apply)job requisition id: R402482**Job Description**For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science. Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology. Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way.Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence. Because when it comes to animal health, **no one sees it like we do.**Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the backbone of our business — producing high-quality products with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset. At our Millsboro, Delaware facility, we serve as the Center of Excellence for Poultry and Freeze-Dried Vaccines, supporting the global poultry production supply chain. As our site continues to grow, we are seeking talented individuals who bring energy, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.We currently have an opening for a Maintenance Technician, Electrician — a key role in building and sustaining a proactive, high-performance operations team.**What You’ll Do**As a Maintenance Electrician, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of electrical systems across the facility. Your work will directly support manufacturing operations and critical site infrastructure. Responsibilities include* Assemble, install, maintain, and test electrical equipment and wiring systems in commercial/industrial settings.* Prepare work areas and install electrical components according to code and specifications.* Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical drawings; verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances.* Connect wiring and equipment safely and in compliance with applicable standards.* Maintain and test site fire systems, emergency generators, and fire pumps.* Support annual thermographic scans of electrical gear.* Operate equipment safely when trained and certified.* Communicate effectively with team members, internal customers, and external vendors.**Education*** Required: High School Diploma or equivalent* Preferred: A.S. degree in technical discipline**Required Qualifications*** Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Industrial Electrician.* Experience with 480 Volt switchgear, transformers, and distribution panels.* Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical blueprints/schematics.* Valid driver’s license.* Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs and working from ladders or elevated platforms.* Willingness to participate in the on-call rotation.* Knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards, including hot work and lockout/tagout procedures.**Preferred Qualifications*** Journeyman Electrical License or active enrollment in the State of Delaware Apprenticeship Program.* Experience with motor control circuits and relay logic.* Hands-on experience with electrical controls, including PLCs, VFDs, stepper drives, MCCs, photo eyes, and fiber optic sensors.* Working knowledge of automated building management systems (e.g., Siemens).* Familiarity with SAP or similar computerized maintenance management systems.* Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with a focus on safety and compliance.* Experience working under OSHA standards for electrical safety, elevated work, and confined space.**Why Join Us**This role offers the opportunity to:* Work with advanced electrical systems that support critical manufacturing operations.* Contribute to a culture built on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.* Grow your career within a global organization that values technical expertise and innovation.#MSJR**Required Skills:**Animal Care, Animal Care, Animal Handling, Blueprints, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Computer Literacy, Electrical Control System, Electrical Maintenance, Electrical Safety, Equipment Commissioning, Fire Alarm Maintenance, HVAC Systems, Hydraulic Systems, Instrumentation Systems, Instrument Calibrations, Managing Engineering Teams, Manufacturing Support, Mechanical Maintenance, Operations Support, PLC Programming, Pneumatic Systems, Preventive Maintenance, Production Support, Reading Schematics, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) {+ 2 more}**Preferred Skills:**Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERE**US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:**Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:EEOC Know Your RightsEEOC GINA SupplementWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts**San Francisco Residents Only:** We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance**Los Angeles Residents Only:** We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance**Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully** Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.**Employee Status:**Regular**Relocation:**No relocation**VISA Sponsorship:**No**Travel Requirements:**10%**Flexible Work Arrangements:**Not Applicable**Shift:**1st - Day**Valid Driving License:**No**Hazardous Material(s):**n/a**Job Posting End Date:**06/24/2026**\*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.**Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare. #J-18808-Ljbffr