Electrician

U.S. Facilities, Inc.; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Facilities, Inc. seeks a Licensed Electrician with MV/HV experience for our life sciences/pharmaceutical laboratory environments that run 24/7. The role focuses on safe operation and maintenance of day-to-day MV/HV electrical systems in 24/7 facilities.

You will operate and maintain MV/HV distribution, support outages, perform testing, and ensure NFPA 70E safety compliance while prioritizing reliability and plant uptime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Journeyman or Master Electrician license in Pennsylvania.
• 5+ years as an industrial/commercial electrician with MV/HV experience.
• Experience with 480V 3-phase and MV/HV distribution equipment.
• Formal training in electrical safety (NFPA 70E) and ability to qualify for MV/HV work.
• Strong background in commercial electrical service (lighting, panels, circuits).
• Ability to read electrical one-lines and schematics; basic computer skills and CMMS.
• Ability to obtain site access/clearances and work in the U.S.; willingness for shifts/overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain emergency generators (tier 1–4).
• Perform yearly load bank testing and routine maintenance.
• Paralleling switchgear familiarity and load transfer from utility to on-site genset.
• Perform MV/HV switching, racking, tagging, and isolation per procedures.
• Inspections and maintenance of MV/HV cables, terminations, splices; insulation tests.
• Troubleshoot MV/HV and 480V distribution equipment and power quality issues.
• Read and update diagrams and CMMS work orders; document tasks performed.

Skills

MV/HV systems

Industrial electrician

Electrical safety NFPA 70E

Read electrical diagrams

CMMS

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certificate in Electrical Technology

Tools

SCADA

Hi-pot testers

Megohm meters

Clamp meters

Power quality analyzers

Job description

U.S. Facilities, Inc., a consolidated facility management service, is seeking a Licensed Electrician with medium / high voltage (MV/HV) experience primarily in large life sciences pharmaceutical / laboratory industrial settings which operate 24 x 7, 365 days per year.

This role focuses on the safe operation and maintenance of day-to-day life sciences pharmaceutical / laboratory industrial setting including emergency electrical transferring, load shedding or peak shaving operations. As well as all preventative and predictive maintenance procedures associated with medium voltage electrical systems

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain tier 1 to tier 4, emergency generators.

• Perform routine test runs, Perform yearly load bank testing.

• Be familiar with paralleling switchgear.
• Ability to transfer electrical load from utility to site emergency generator stand by load.

• Familiar with Scada system associated with electrical systems.

• Familiar with environmental and regulatory record keeping and responsibilities.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on 480V and MV/HV (approx. 4.16kV–35kV) distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, breakers, and feeders.
• Perform MV/HV switching, racking, tagging, and isolation in accordance with site procedures, LOTO, and arc-flash standards.
• Support planned and unplanned MV/HV outages, including coordination with the utility and site operations.
• Inspect and maintain MV/HV cables, terminations, and splices; perform and document insulation resistance, hi-pot, and related tests.
• Maintenance & repair of 480V and MV/HV distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, and associated equipment.
• Perform installation, troubleshooting, and repair of 110V, 220V, and 277V circuits and devices (receptacles, lighting, small equipment feeds, and controls) in office, lab, and industrial areas. I.e.Branch circuits, receptacles, switches, and lighting circuits, Lighting fixtures (interior/exterior), ballasts/drivers, occupancy sensors, and controls, Panelboards, breakers, disconnects, motor starters, and contactors.
• Install and modify raceway systems (conduit, cable tray, surface raceway) and pull/terminate conductors for new or relocated equipment.
• Install and connect motors and other building equipment to power, including verification of proper rotation, overload protection, and grounding.
• Perform panel labeling, circuit identification, and load checks; assist with minor panelboard and breaker upgrades.

General Technical & Administrative

• Troubleshoot motors, VFDs, MCCs, control circuits, PLC I/O, and power quality issues.
• Read and update one-line diagrams, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Use CMMS to receive, complete, and document work orders and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Use test equipment (multimeters, clamp meters, megohm meters, hi-pot testers, etc.) to diagnose faults and verify safe operation.
• Identify and recommend reliability, safety, and energy-efficiency improvements.
• Follow all USF and client safety policies, including NFPA 70E requirements, PPE use, JHAs, and LOTO.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Journeyman or Master Electrician license in Pennsylvania.
• 5+ years as an industrial/commercial electrician, including hands-on work with medium and/or high voltage systems.
• Demonstrated experience working safely on 480V 3-phase and MV/HV distribution equipment (switchgear, breakers, transformers, feeders).
• Formal training in electrical safety (e.g., NFPA 70E or equivalent) and ability to qualify as a “qualified person” for MV/HV work.
• Strong background in commercial electrical service work (lighting, panels, branch circuits, equipment connections).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical one-lines, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Basic computer skills (email, CMMS, electronic documentation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain required site access/clearances.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.; ability to work shifts, overtime, and on-call as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certificate in Electrical Technology, Power Systems, or related field.
• Experience with 15kV–35kV distribution, substations, or campus-style power systems.
• Experience testing and maintaining MV/HV breakers, protective relays, grounding systems, and switchgear.
• Training or certification in MV/HV cable splicing/terminations.
• Experience using power quality analyzers, infrared thermography, or other condition-based monitoring tools.
• Experience in a data center, pharmaceutical, advanced manufacturing, or campus environment.

Physical Requirements

• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Climb ladders and stairs; work at heights using aerial or scissor lifts.
• Frequently bend, kneel, squat, and work in confined or awkward spaces.
• Walk extensively throughout the facility and site.
• Perform repetitive hand/wrist motions and distinguish wire and component colors.

Other

• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, critical-facility environment and interact professionally with clients and coworkers.

U.S. Facilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

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