Facilities Technician - Electrician III / IV-Days

AstraZeneca • Frederick, MD

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Technician – Electrician III/IV-Days will be required to perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on HVAC, electrical, and utility equipment in support of a Multi-Product Large Scale Biologics Manufacturing Facility, which operates 24/7. Shift: M-F 5:30AM – 2PM, with alternating on-call support. The Technician will be responsible for: Appropriate knowledge for Alarm Management of utility and facility equipment, such as HVAC air handlers, refrigeration, cold rooms, chillers, cooling tower, pumps and drives, electrical switchgear, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, and emergency generators. May work on electrical equipment associated with process equipment, such as bioreactors, centrifuges, purification processing skids, purification columns, glasswashers, and autoclaves. Experience with refrigeration systems within cold rooms, refrigerators, freezers, ultra-low freezers (-80°C), incubators, cryogenic freezers, and HVAC systems. Familiar with NEC and local electrical codes. Performing work in one or more of the following trades: HVAC/refrigeration, electrical. Completing any required (GxP) documentation in a timely manner, including logbooks and work orders. Use of basic hand tools, conduit bender and threader.

Requirements

• Good planning and project management skills.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and maintaining industrial electrical systems, such as power distribution, motor controls, drives, switchgear, generators, and related utility equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, P&IDs, and technical manuals.
• Must be able to read, write and utilize drawings, mathematics, handbook formulas.
• Working knowledge of NEC and applicable local electrical codes.
• Experience using a CMMS or similar work order/documentation system.
• Ability to complete GMP/GxP documentation accurately and on time.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom and manufacturing environment with required PPE.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical tasks such as climbing, bending, and extended standing.
• Ability to work at heights, in mechanical rooms, outdoor conditions, and cleanroom spaces.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including work order systems, email, and electronic documentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical safety practices and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Familiarity with arc-flash, shock, permits, and safety procedures.
• Ability to identify unsafe conditions, stop work when necessary and escalate safety concerns promptly.
• Ability to safely use electrical test equipment, hand tools, and required PPE.

Nice To Haves

• Biotech, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing experience.
• Journeyman electrician license or equivalent apprenticeship completion.
• Experience with HVAC/refrigeration systems and critical utilities.
• Experience with BMS/EMS systems.
• Experience supporting 24/7 manufacturing operations and on-call response.
• Experience with emergency power systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on HVAC, electrical, and utility equipment.
• Manage alarms for utility and facility equipment including HVAC air handlers, refrigeration, cold rooms, chillers, cooling towers, pumps and drives, electrical switchgear, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, and emergency generators.
• Work on electrical equipment associated with process equipment such as bioreactors, centrifuges, purification processing skids, purification columns, glasswashers, and autoclaves.
• Maintain refrigeration systems within cold rooms, refrigerators, freezers, ultra-low freezers (-80°C), incubators, cryogenic freezers, and HVAC systems.
• Perform work in HVAC/refrigeration and electrical trades.
• Complete required (GxP) documentation in a timely manner, including logbooks and work orders.
• Use basic hand tools, conduit bender and threader.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement of 100% up to $10,000 each year.
• Short-term incentive bonus opportunity.
• Eligibility to participate in equity-based long-term incentive program.
• Qualified retirement program (401(k) plan).
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid leaves.
• Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED