Sr Building Maintenance Technician - Electrical

Thermo Fisher Scientific•St. Louis, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. The Senior Maintenance Technician – Electrician is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and improving electrical, automation, and production support systems within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. This role supports reliable plant operations through advanced electrical and controls troubleshooting, preventive maintenance execution, and rapid response to equipment failures while maintaining strict compliance with safety and quality standards. This position serves as a technical resource within the maintenance organization and is expected to independently diagnose complex equipment issues, support continuous improvement initiatives, and assist in maintaining site operational reliability.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Minimum 5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong troubleshooting experience with: Allen Bradley PLC systems, Industrial instrumentation, AC/DC motors and drives, Electrical distribution systems
Experience using CMMS systems (SAP preferred)
Proficient with Windows-based computer systems and maintenance software

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical certification preferred
Experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing (pharmaceutical, biotech, food, or chemical)
Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies
Experience with calibration systems and process instrumentation
Familiarity with NFPA 70E electrical safety standards
Mechanical aptitude including basic machining, welding, hydraulics, and pneumatics preferred
Ability to support off-shift, weekend, holiday, and emergency response work as required

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems, production equipment, and facility support systems
Diagnose and correct electrical, instrumentation, and controls failures to minimize downtime
Support operation and maintenance of: Allen Bradley PLC systems, Motor controls and VFDs, Instrumentation and calibration systems, Electrical distribution systems, Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Read and interpret: Electrical schematics, P&IDs, Technical manuals, Wiring diagrams and blueprints
Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and performance
Complete maintenance work orders accurately and on time within SAP CMMS
Identify recurring failures and recommend corrective actions or reliability improvements
Support troubleshooting during equipment startups, shutdowns, and process interruptions
Perform all maintenance activities in compliance with GMP, safety, and environmental requirements
Ensure accurate and complete maintenance documentation, including: Work orders, Equipment logs, Maintenance forms
Maintain tools, parts, and work areas in inspection-ready condition
Participate in root cause investigations and equipment reliability initiatives
Recommend process and equipment improvements to reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency
Assist in training and mentoring junior maintenance technicians
Support implementation of new equipment, upgrades, and automation improvements
Follow all lockout/tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, and safe work practices
Actively support site safety initiatives and identify unsafe conditions
Utilize appropriate PPE and comply with all site environmental, health, and safety procedures