Production and Industrial - Facilities Maintenance

V R Della Infotech•Meriden, CT

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About The Position

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a skilled, safety-focused Electrician for a contract-to-hire role supporting electrical systems in a regulated manufacturing environment. The position installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical equipment and facility systems serving manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse, and utility operations. The Electrician ensures compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while supporting the company’s mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The role supports production equipment, utility systems, HVAC equipment, cleanroom infrastructure, facility upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives. It includes preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting integrated systems with automation and controls personnel, responding to breakdowns and emergencies, maintaining CMMS records, and participating in root cause investigations and corrective and preventive actions. Work is conducted in accordance with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and quality requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a recognized electrician apprenticeship program or equivalent technical training.
Valid Connecticut E-1 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson License.
3–5 years of electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated industrial environment.
Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70E, and electrical safety standards.
Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing industrial electrical systems up to 480V.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work safely and effectively while adhering to Thermo Fisher Scientific EHS, GMP, and quality requirements.
Proficiency with electrical testing equipment, including multimeters, megohmmeters, and other diagnostic tools.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Understanding of industrial controls, instrumentation, and automation systems.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, medical device, or FDA-regulated manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with GMP, GDP, and quality management systems.
Experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial automation equipment.
Knowledge of cleanroom operations and critical utility systems.
OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification.
Experience using CMMS software such as Maximo, SAP PM, or equivalent maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, equipment, and controls throughout the manufacturing facility.
Support production equipment, utility systems, HVAC equipment, cleanroom infrastructure, and facility support systems.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical equipment to maximize uptime and reliability.
Diagnose and resolve electrical issues involving motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor control centers (MCCs), transformers, panels, lighting systems, and power distribution equipment.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
Support equipment installations, facility upgrades, and capital improvement projects.
Work with automation, instrumentation, and controls personnel to troubleshoot integrated systems.
Inspect and test electrical systems for compliance with applicable codes, company standards, and regulatory requirements.
Respond to equipment breakdowns and facility emergencies in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate maintenance records in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Participate in root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) as required.
Support energy efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.
Follow Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and quality system requirements.