Electrician

Marine Biological Laboratory; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Marine Biological Laboratory in Massachusetts is seeking an electrical technician responsible for electrical work across lab buildings and housing, both on and off campus. The role requires adherence to safety standards and efficient resolution of electrical issues in a research environment.

Typical duties include installation, maintenance, and testing of electrical systems, with emergencies requiring rapid response. A Massachusetts Journeyman license and PLC/VFD experience are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician’s License required.
• Experience with PLCs, loop controls, VFDs, and related components.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, repair, and maintain electrical wiring and fixtures in all MBL buildings.
• Diagnose malfunctions with test equipment and tools to locate and fix issues.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or related components.
• Inspect systems to identify hazards and ensure code compliance.
• Test circuits and continuity using ohmmeters and voltmeters.
• Track costs for cost center allocation.
• Maintain electrical supplies in an organized manner and notify supervisor of needs.
• Coordinate with other Plant Operation staff as necessary.
• Serve as Category I Essential Personnel during emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC systems

VFDs

Relay logic

Plant control systems

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician’s License

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $40.86 USD to $45.67 USD. The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) reserves the right to determine final compensation based on a comprehensive evaluation of market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.
• Administrative
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ELECT001979

Description

REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Facilities, Services, and Projects

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for electrical work in all MBL laboratory and housing buildings both on and off campus.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Install, test, repair, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures in all MBL buildings.
2. Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
3. Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformer, or other components.
4. Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
5. Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
6. Track costs for cost center allocation.
7. Maintain electrical supplies in a neat and orderly fashion. Notify Supervisor of supply and equipment needs.
8. Work with, and coordinate with, other Plant Operation and Maintenance staff as necessary.
9. Serve as Category I Essential Personnel during emergencies. Expected to be available to prepare for a storm, provide facility protection during the storm, and take the first steps towards restoring normal operations.
10. Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

SKILLS REQUIRED: Must be self‑motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. Must be able to take direction well. Must be computer literate. Must have experience with plant control systems including PLCs, analog loop controls, VFDs, and relay logic. Must be able to work well in a multi‑discipline team environment with a minimum of supervision.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent. Must have and maintain a valid Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician’s License and demonstrated skill in the trade. Must have experience working with process control systems including PLCs, loop controls, VFDs, and other system components.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Post‑offer, pre‑employment physical examination and drug test required. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license with favorable driving record. Must be available for on‑call shifts and emergency work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires light work (exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Worker must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, couch, reach, push, pull, use fingertips, grasp, lift, talk, hear, taste/smell, perceive attributes of objects by touch, and perform repetitive motions. Worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: This position is subject to inside environmental conditions and outside environmental conditions with no effective protection from weather. Worker is subject to noise, vibration hazards, and atmospheric conditions. Worker is frequently in close quarters and must be able to function in narrow aisles or passageways.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.