Master Electrician

JonnyPops•Elk River, MN

19d•$110,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

JonnyPops is seeking a licensed Master Electrician to bring electrical expertise in-house to their Elk River manufacturing facility. This role is crucial for scaling operations, reducing reliance on external contractors, and ensuring efficient electrical maintenance and project support. The Master Electrician will be the primary authority for all electrical work, from routine maintenance to capital projects, ensuring code compliance and operational reliability.

Requirements

Active Minnesota Master Electrician license (required; valid and in good standing at time of hire).
7+ years of commercial or industrial electrical experience, with demonstrated proficiency in 480V/3-phase systems, motor controls, VFDs, and PLCs.
Proven experience pulling permits and managing AHJ inspections independently.
Proficiency reading and creating single-line diagrams, panel schedules, and control wiring schematics.
Solid understanding of NEC, OSHA 1910 electrical standards, and NFPA 70E arc flash safety.
Experience in a food, beverage, or other regulated manufacturing environment; familiarity with GMP requirements.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment — comfortable shifting between planned maintenance, capital projects, and emergency response as priorities demand.
CMMS experience (Fiix preferred) for work order creation, PM scheduling, and documentation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with refrigeration electrical systems.
Familiarity with vision system integration (Cognex, Keyence, or similar) and packaging line electrical interfaces.
Prior experience serving as in-house electrical authority at a manufacturing facility — eliminating or significantly reducing reliance on a third-party electrical contractor.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) — a plus given the multilingual team environment on the production floor.

Responsibilities

Perform, direct, and permit all electrical installations, modifications, and repairs throughout the facility (lighting, motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, 480V/120V distribution, refrigeration controls).
Execute and continuously improve the preventive maintenance (PM) program for all electrical systems — panel boards, motor starters, disconnects, and control panels.
Provide rapid emergency electrical response to minimize unplanned downtime on production lines.
Support commissioning and ongoing reliability of HTST systems, vision inspection equipment, and new capital installations as directed by engineering leadership.
Read and interpret single-line diagrams, panel schedules, control schematics, and equipment wiring diagrams; maintain accurate as-built documentation in the CMMS (Fiix).
Pull and manage electrical permits under your Master Electrician license for all qualifying work, reducing reliance on outside electrical contractors for permitted scopes.
Serve as the on-site authority for NEC compliance; coordinate AHJ inspections and ensure all work passes first inspection.
Ensure full compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (electrical safety in general industry), NFPA 70E arc flash standards, and all applicable local codes.
Maintain and update arc flash studies, single-line diagrams, and electrical safety documentation as systems are modified or added.
Manage utility coordination (Xcel Energy) for service upgrades, demand management, and new connections.
Supervise journeyman and apprentice electricians as the team grows; ensure all supervised work is performed safely, correctly, and in compliance with your license obligations.
Train and mentor maintenance technicians on electrical safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, and basic electrical troubleshooting.
Contribute to standard work development for electrical tasks; document procedures in a format accessible to the broader maintenance team.
Partner with engineering and operations leadership on capital project scoping, labor estimation, and execution — self-performing electrical work that would otherwise be contracted out.
Track and report electrical labor costs versus third-party contractor benchmarks, providing visibility into savings realized from in-house capability.
Manage electrical materials, tools, and spare parts inventory to support planned and emergency work without excessive stock-on-hand cost.
Perform all electrical work in accordance with JonnyPops GMPs and food-safety standards — using food-grade materials where required and following sanitary design principles.
Ensure all electrical installations meet NSF, USDA, and FDA facility standards as applicable.
Participate in facility audits and proactively address any electrical findings to maintain compliance and protect product integrity.