Electrician

JLL•Morristown, NJ

13d•$85,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Electrician leads all aspects of electrical maintenance and engineering within a GMP-compliant pharmaceutical laboratory and pilot plant environment. You will ensure the reliable operation of critical electrical systems—including power distribution, emergency generators, clean utilities, and building automation systems—while maintaining strict adherence to FDA and other regulatory standards. This role is vital to supporting production continuity, facility compliance, equipment reliability, and inspection readiness. If you're looking to apply your electrical expertise in a highly regulated, mission-critical environment where safety, precision, and regulatory excellence matter, this is your opportunity to make a direct impact on pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or state equivalent and completion of electrical apprenticeship program or equivalent trade school education
Completion of electrical apprenticeship program or equivalent trade school education (minimum of 2 or 3 years experience)
Valid State Electrical License (Journeyman minimum) required
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
Experience working in GMP-compliant pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences facilities
Familiarity with FDA regulations and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
Arc flash assessment and electrical safety training
Experience with Building Automation Systems and energy management platforms
Knowledge of cleanroom protocols and validated environment maintenance procedures
Proficient in reading electrical schematics, blueprints, and control diagrams; knowledge of power distribution systems, motor controls, and lighting systems
Experience with electrical testing equipment including multimeters, megohmmeters, and oscilloscopes
Proficient with computer-based systems including Microsoft Office, electrical design software, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
Knowledge of NEC, local electrical codes, and NFPA standards
Physically able to work in electrical rooms, on ladders, in confined spaces, and lift up to 50 pounds
Available for 24-hour emergency electrical response and overtime as needed

Responsibilities

Accept and log all electrical-related service calls in the CMMS database, respond immediately to electrical alarms and power outages, and monitor electrical systems throughout facility operations
Install, maintain, and repair electrical distribution systems including switchgear, motor control centers, emergency generators, UPS systems, lighting systems, and fire alarm electrical components up to 480V
Perform routine electrical repairs, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting of single and three-phase motors, testing of protective devices, and comprehensive electrical safety inspections
Work within GMP and controlled lab environments, following strict gowning, cleaning, and contamination control protocols while maintaining all electrical systems to pharmaceutical/biotechnology facility standards
Complete and maintain proper documentation per Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and SOPs, capture all work data including material costs and labor hours, and ensure regulatory compliance
Collaborate with facility occupants, coordinate with utility providers, supervise electrical contractors, and maintain organized electrical rooms in compliance with NFPA and NEC standards
Review electrical system performance, develop maintenance recommendations with Chief Engineer, operate Building Automation System electrical interfaces, and maintain site compliance with JLL JCAP audit requirements