I/E Techn.-Electrician

Scorpion Therapeutics; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a skilled electrical technician to assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical equipment under supervision. You will handle maintenance across various systems, participate in safety and Lean activities, and support CMMS data and planning as needed.

The role requires 3+ years of electrician experience in heavy industrial settings, strong troubleshooting, and ability to read schematics and drawings. On-site work with adherence to NEC/OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED) and completion of an accredited electrician program (576 classroom hours) or equivalent.
• Journeyman apprenticeship or U.S. Dept. of Labor approved program.

Responsibilities

• Read drawings, blueprints, schematics, and CMMS work orders.
• Assemble, install, disconnect, test electrical equipment.
• Install and maintain conduit and lighting systems.
• Troubleshoot circuits and perform load surveys/tests.
• Work safely with energized equipment per OSHA/NEC.
• Estimate and order parts; assist with scheduling.
• Assist with safety permits and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Read blueprints

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Education

Electrician training program (576 hours) or equivalent

Job description

Summary, Focus And Purpose

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical equipment under supervision of the Maintenance and Utilities Supervisor and direction of the maintenance Team Leader.
• Perform compliant electrical maintenance for supported equipment/facilities; participate in the I/E Technician work group and share assignments without inherent/system-imposed limits.
• Based on business needs, complete maintenance activities across job groupings where skills are common.
• May maintain significant business systems (e.g., CMMS data, planning, procurement, scheduling) with authority to assign/coordinate/maintain work for others.

Key Functions

• Work from drawings/blueprints/schematics/CMMS work orders; follow manufacturer manuals.
• Assemble, install, disconnect, test electrical equipment (motors, generators, control/electronic components).
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install conduit (EMT/IMC/Rigid/PVC-coated/Aluminum/PVC/Flex, etc.).
• Install/maintain/test/repair lights, lighting controls, alarms, public address, power distribution, and data processing systems.
• Troubleshoot circuits using electrical testing; complete load surveys/tests; take corrective actions.
• Maintain and service electrical equipment; may work on energized equipment using OSHA-approved safety equipment/guidelines.
• Complete work per company guidelines and NEC; develop/perform equipment modifications.
• Estimate/layout jobs; prepare bills of materials; order spare parts/tools/stock items.
• Participate in HAZOPS, waste walkthroughs, Kaizen events, and Lean Six Sigma/quality/safety/environment training.
• Assist with labor/material estimates and work order assignment/scheduling/prioritization using maintenance management systems.
• Consult with supervision/mechanics on troubleshooting; write/execute/complete safety permits.
• Annual field verification for EL qualifications.

Education (Required)

• High school diploma (or GED) and graduation from an accredited electrician trade school/community college (min. 576 classroom hours), or completion of a formal electrician apprentice program approved by U.S. Dept. of Labor (or equivalent), or verified military training equivalent, or journeyman apprenticeship.

Education (Preferred)

• Course(s) in electronics.

Experience/Skills/Knowledge

• Required: 3 years recent full-time electrician experience in the last 7 years in heavy industrial applications, OR 4 years on-the-job part training within a formal electrician apprentice program, OR 3 years recent full-time military electrician experience (within last 7 years).
• Read blueprints/drawings/schematics/line diagrams.
• Analyze electrical maintenance problems, troubleshoot, and apply corrective measures.

Preferred Experience

• Extensive experience with automatic/automated packaging equipment in drug or food processing industries.