Facilities Technician (Electrician)

AstraZeneca GmbH; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Qualified retirement programs

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

AstraZeneca GmbH is seeking a Facilities Technician with electrical experience and a Journeyman Electrician license to maintain plant electrical systems. The role requires on-site presence five days a week and on-call outside of normal hours with potential shift changes.

Responsibilities include electrical installations, troubleshooting, coordinating with contractors, and maintaining regulatory documentation within a GMP environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 6 years of mechanical/electrical experience.
• 2 years in Maryland Apprenticeship program and journeyman license within timeframe.
• Experience in GMP biopharmaceutical/pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• GMP regulations, FDA guidelines, and maintenance best practices.
• CMMS experience and regulated documentation.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical scope of work.
• Install/modify electrical components; perform programming and risk analysis.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues including VFDs, switchgear, generators, UPS.
• Coordinate critical internal electrical works with outside contractors.
• Evaluate technical reports from electrical contractors.
• Calibrate or adjust protection relays as required by supervisor.
• Operate emergency electrical distribution control system safely.
• Train and assist others in electrical distribution maintenance.
• Perform other mechanical duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma

Maryland Apprenticeship Program

Journeyman Electrician License

Tools

VFDs

Electrical Switchgear

Job description

Facilities Technician (electrical experience w/Journeyman Electrician license required)

Summary:

A Facilities Technician is responsible for maintenance requests related to the plant electrical systems and/or will conduct preventive and predictive inspections on the plant systems as requested by supervisor. This role requires the ability to perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting to ensure optimal operation of the process and utility equipment. The Facilities Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager.

This role requires full-time, on-site presence five days per week. Candidates must be available for on-call support outside typical business hours. Future shift-based scheduling may be introduced, and flexibility to work designated shifts will be expected.

Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed electrical scope of work.

• Perform sensitive electrical installations or modifications such as:

  • Components installation / replacing or programming.

  • Perform Job risk analysis.

  • Perform sensitive electrical troubleshooting such as VFD abnormal conditions, electrical switchgear operations, emergency generator operations, and UPS systems.

  • Coordinate critical internal electrical works with outside contractors.

• Responsible to evaluate, to interpret, to recommend and to take actions related to technical reports submitted by electrical contractors.

• Able to understand and perform protection relays calibrations or adjustments if required by the supervisor.

• Operate in a safely, accurate and reliable manner the emergency electrical distribution control system.

• Able to train and assist other technical personnel in the operation and maintenance of the electrical distribution system.

• Other Mechanical Duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma with 6 years of experience, preferably in mechanical, electrical, or related field.

• Minimum of 2 years in qualified Maryland Apprentiship progam and able to either test out or acquire a Journeyman Electrician license with applicable timeframe.

• Experience within a GMP biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of GMP regulations, FDA guidelines, and industry best practices related to equipment maintenance and reliability.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and maintenance-related documentation in a regulated environment.

• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations related to facility and equipment maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• State of Maryland Journeyman Electricians license.

• Experience with risk-based maintenance approaches and reliability-centered maintenance practices.

• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.

• State of Maryland Master Electrician License.

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $65,068.00 - 97,602.00 USD. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Date Posted

10-Sep-2026

Closing Date

01-Oct-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.