Night-Shift Industrial Electrical Maintenance Lead

ThermoFisher Scientific; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Annual incentive plan bonus

Employee benefits

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join our team in a high-demand industrial environment. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems, control panels, and facility support equipment while upholding GMP and safety standards.

You will read schematics, work with VFDs and motor controls, and perform preventive maintenance to optimize reliability. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior technicians are part of the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or technical certification preferred
• Minimum 4 years of industrial electrical maintenance, experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong troubleshooting experience with Allen Bradley PLC systems, industrial instrumentation, AC/DC motors and drives, electrical distribution systems
• Experience using CMMS systems (SAP preferred)
• Proficient with Windows-based computer systems and maintenance software
• Proficient with Building Management Systems (BMS) and computerized maintenance management systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex mechanical and electrical systems

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems, production equipment, and facility support systems
• Diagnose and correct electrical, instrumentation, and controls failures to minimize downtime
• Support operation and maintenance of: motor controls and VFDs, instrumentation and calibration systems, electrical distribution systems
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, technical manuals, wiring diagrams and blueprints
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and performance
• Complete maintenance work orders accurately and on time within SAP CMMS
• Identify recurring failures and recommend corrective actions or reliability improvements
• Support troubleshooting during equipment startups, shutdowns, and process interruptions
• Perform all maintenance activities in compliance with GMP, safety, and environmental requirements
• Ensure accurate and complete maintenance documentation, including work orders, equipment logs, maintenance forms
• Maintain tools, parts, and work areas in inspection-ready condition
• Participate in root cause investigations and equipment reliability initiatives
• Recommend process and equipment improvements to reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency
• Assist in training and mentoring junior maintenance technicians
• Support implementation of new equipment, upgrades, and automation improvements
• Follow all lockout/tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, and safe work practices
• Actively support site safety initiatives and identify unsafe conditions
• Utilize appropriate PPE and comply with all site environmental, health, and safety procedures

Skills

Allen Bradley PLCs

Industrial instrumentation

AC/DC motors and drives

Electrical distribution systems

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

CMMS SAP

BMS

Windows maintenance software

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join our team in a high-demand industrial environment. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems, control panels, and facility support equipment while upholding GMP and safety standards.

You will read schematics, work with VFDs and motor controls, and perform preventive maintenance to optimize reliability. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior technicians are part of the