The Senior Electrician ensures all work performed meets required safety codes. Inspects, repairs, installs, and maintains electrical systems, machinery, and equipment. Being a Senior Electrician generally required to complete an apprenticeship. Uses a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment. In addition, Senior Electrician typically requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. Typically requires an Electrician’s license granted by state. Being a Senior Electrician has gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job. Independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors. Working as a Senior Electrician typically requires 5-7 years of related experience.
Senior Electrician Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Senior Electrician to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Manages fire alarm systems including repairs, maintenance, troubleshooting, and impairments for projects and maintenance activities;
- Manages electrical upgrades and electrical repair projects. Solicit quotations and review contractor proposals;
- Insures all scheduled work is reviewed for compliance and impact to processes is minimal;
- Coordinates and schedules all maintenance activities with customers including repairs, preventive maintenance, new installation and upgrades;
- Orders all electrical spares and maintains inventory;
- Technical Support – Perform operational repairs as required to support Asset Management and Project Development;
- With limited supervision, constructs commercial office space by providing overall electrical capabilities;
- General knowledge of building codes, regulations and safety procedures;
- Interpret basic schematics and diagrams;
- Frequent reaching above shoulder level, climbing, kneeling, bending, and continuous standing;
- Work in-tandem with contractors as required;
- Responds to trouble calls and resolves a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity;
- Repairs and maintains power plant and office facilities equipment and can demonstrate advanced skill level in these areas;
- May provide guidance and training to peers and/or customers on the general use of equipment;
- May receive specialized equipment training.
Requirements:
- Experience with power generation equipment ;
- Technical writing skills and ability to document per GMP;
- Good knowledge of plant facility systems and utilities;
- Ability to work with minimal supervision;
- Ability to plan, schedule, and execute scheduled plant shutdowns for high voltage, UPS’s, ATS’s, and electrical distribution;
- High school diploma or equivalent. Valid Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician license for 5+ years;
- Experience with infra-red scanning (thermography);
- Extensive experience in bio-tech industry preferred but not mandatory;
- Excellent communications skills and ability to coordinate, train, and supervise contractors at multiple locations simultaneously;
- Experience with industrial fire alarm systems.