Maintenance Electrical Technician

Pacific Seafood; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Product purchase program

Job summary

Pacific Seafood is seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to serve as a subject matter expert for electrical and control systems in our industrial facility. You will troubleshoot, install, and document electrical needs across switchgear, breaker panels, lighting, and process equipment.

The role focuses on maintaining plant electricals, supporting maintenance teams with production machinery, and training apprentices when applicable, with a strong emphasis on safety, preventive maintenance, and

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience as an electrician in an industrial environment or manufacturing facility.
• Familiarity with high voltage systems and logic controllers.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and technical diagrams.
• Understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, install, and document electrical and control needs across switchgear, panels, lighting and process equipment.
• Lead maintenance tasks, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Journeyperson Electrician

High voltage

Blueprint reading

Voltmeter use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and

always

striving to do better.

Summary:

The Maintenance Electrician position is responsible for acting as a subject matter expert as a qualified Industrial Electrician: troubleshooting, installation and documenting the electrical and control needs of facility switch gear, breaker panels, lighting, and process equipment in an industrial environment. This position would be directly responsible for maintaining all plant electrical needs and assisting maintenance teams with production machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance and Repair:Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in accordance with local and national regulations.Perform emergency / break down maintenance as necessary to support plant operations.Use test equipment to troubleshoot electrical issues (Multimeter, Megger, thermography, etc.).Install wire and conduit for newly installed and existing equipment such as conveyors, programmable controllers, converting and corrugating machineryReplace faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, and motors, and position sensing devices such as proximity switch timers, scanners and photo electric devicesLead the troubleshooting and resolution of complex electrical maintenance and repair issues, demonstrating advanced problem-solving skills and technical expertise.Understands company policies and enforces safety regulations. Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required.Develop and implement preventive electrical maintenance schedules to minimize equipment downtime and maximize production efficiency.Provide training and guidance to apprentice electricians (when applicable).
• Communication and Collaboration:Establish and maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional teams, including production and quality assurance, to foster collaboration and alignment on maintenance priorities and objectives.Serve as a primary point of contact for electrical technical support and expertise, providing guidance and assistance to the Processing Division as needed.Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for specialized repairs and installations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.Maintain clean and organized work areas, and cleanup work areas as part of completing assigned tasks.Accurately and completely prepare and maintain maintenance records and other paperwork.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.

What you bring to Pacific Seafood

• Required:High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• 5 years’ experience as an electrician in an industrial environment, maintenance shop or manufacturing facility.
• Proven experience as a Journeyperson Electrician or similar role.
• Familiarity with high voltage systems and logic controllers.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and technical diagrams.
• Understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Ability to use a voltmeter effectively.
• Preferred:Advanced technical certifications or specialized training in relevant fields (e.g., HVAC, electrical, mechanical).
• Proficiency in computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for scheduling, tracking, and reporting maintenance activities.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member:
• Sedentary work, walking and standing are required only occasionally.
• Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
• Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to:
• Office, as well as warehouse environment.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.
• Plant exposure to wet, cold, and/or humid temperatures.
• Standard office equipment and heavy machinery.

Benefits

• Total compensation:At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:
• Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing matchPaid time off for all regular FT team members, to include sick days, holiday pay vacation, and personal timeEmployee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family membersProduct purchase programPacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.