Senior Electrician

Abbott; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Abbott in Irving, TX seeks a skilled Journeyman Electrician to support a large-scale manufacturing, laboratory, and office facility. You will install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot electrical systems, read schematics, and ensure safety and compliance in a regulated environment.

The role requires a Texas Journeyman license, 5+ years of experience in commercial/industrial settings, and a proactive approach to preventive maintenance and project collaboration with facilities teams.

Qualifications

• Valid Journeyman Electrician License (TX)
• Minimum 5+ years of commercial/industrial electrical experience
• Experience in large-scale facilities (manufacturing, labs, or similar) preferred
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Strong troubleshooting and teamwork/independence
• Commitment to safety and quality workmanship

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot electrical systems across the campus
• Support power distribution systems, panels, transformers, motors, VFDs, and controls
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on electrical equipment
• Diagnose electrical issues and implement effective solutions
• Interpret and work from blueprints and schematics
• Ensure NEC codes and safety standards compliance
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and facilities teams on upgrades
• Assist with equipment installations, relocations, and commissioning
• Maintain documentation of repairs and maintenance activities

Skills

Journeyman Electrician License (TX)

5+ years commercial/industrial facing

Read drawings & schematics

Troubleshooting & problem solving

Independence & teamwork

Tools

PLCs

Motor controls

Automation systems

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Senior Electrician

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to :

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Irving, Tx location in the Core Diagnostics Division. Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Journeyman Electrician to support a large-scale commercial and industrial facility totaling approximately 525,000 square feet of manufacturing, laboratory, and office space. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving electrical systems that support critical operations in a regulated environment.

What You’ll Work On

• Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot electrical systems across the campus
• Support power distribution systems, panels, transformers, motors, VFDs, and controls
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on electrical equipment to ensure system reliability
• Diagnose electrical issues and implement effective solutions with minimal downtime
• Interpret and work from blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
• Ensure compliance with NEC codes, safety standards, and company policies
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and facilities teams on system upgrades and projects
• Assist with equipment installations, relocations, and commissioning
• Maintain accurate documentation of repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities

Required Qualifications

• Valid Journeyman Electrician License (state of Texas)
• Minimum 5+ years of commercial/industrial electrical experience
• Strong experience working in large-scale facilities (manufacturing, labs, or similar environments preferred)
• Working knowledge of :
• Electrical distribution systems (low and medium voltage)
• PLCs, motor controls, and automation systems
• Lighting systems and building electrical infrastructure
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Commitment to safety and quality workmanship

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives : www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $26.50 – $53.00 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.