Electrician - PLCs, VFDs & Lab Facilities

Marine Biological Laboratory; Falmouth (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Marine Biological Laboratory in Massachusetts seeks an experienced Electrician to perform electrical work across laboratory and housing facilities, on and off campus. Responsibilities include installation, testing, and maintenance of wiring, equipment, and fixtures, with fault diagnosis and safety compliance.

The role requires a MA Journeyman license, a high school diploma, and experience with PLCs, loop controls, and VFDs. On‑call shifts and emergency response are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and MA Journeyman Electrician’s License required.
• Experience with process control systems including PLCs, loop controls, and VFDs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Self-motivated

Independent work

Computer literate

PLC experience

VFDs

Relay logic

Education

High school diploma

Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician’s License

Tools

None

Job description

Marine Biological Laboratory in Massachusetts seeks an experienced Electrician to perform electrical work across laboratory and housing facilities, on and off campus. Responsibilities include installation, testing, and maintenance of wiring, equipment, and fixtures, with fault diagnosis and safety compliance.

The role requires a MA Journeyman license, a high school diploma, and experience with PLCs, loop controls, and VFDs. On‑call shifts and emergency response are required.