Electrical Technician 1

The Technician 1, Electrician is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and optimization of plant electrical systems. This includes but is not limited to medium voltage switch gears, transformers, and low voltage distribution panels. This role monitors and operates process control systems and equipment in assigned process and utility areas and troubleshooting and maintaining the electrical equipment to ensure these systems meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical manufacturing and storage environments. This role is part of a team required to support 24/7 operations.

What You’ll Do

• Assists with startup of all electrical gear to include Low and Medium Voltage switchgear, motor control center (MCCs), power distribution panel (PDPs), uninterruptible power supply (UPS), electrical panels, and end point equipment.
• Supports system walkdowns which interface with Electrical systems.
• Performs electrical maintenance activities in support of daily operation of the site such as conducting preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for all electrical systems.
• Assists with maintenance activities for switchgear (Low and Medium voltage), MCCs, PDPs, UPS systems, switchboards, power panels, and variable frequency drives (VFDs) and motors.
• Interprets electrical and electronic circuit blueprints, diagrams, and schematics.
• Provides input to the continued improvement and development of the electrical maintenance program to include safety gear selection, maintenance, and test equipment selection, and participation in the training program.
• Partners with procurement to obtain electrical supplies and equipment.
• Partners with system engineers and reliability engineers to support equipment enhancements and projects.
• Adheres to all Quality and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) regulations.
• Supports site operations and emergency work orders during off-hours, as needed.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret design schematics for electrical systems & equipment.
• Effective communication, both written and oral.
• Willingness to collaborate and demonstrate interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to support 24/7 manufacturing facility, including shift, on-call and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED.
• 1-2 years of electrical experience.
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and testing electrical systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in electrical, technical, or related degree or U.S. military technical school.
• Prior experience as an industrial electrical technician.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).