Senior Electrician – Critical Lab Systems & Mentorship

thejacksonlaboratory; Bar Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 53,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, ME, is seeking an Electrician III to operate, troubleshoot, calibrate, install and repair critical electrical distribution and generation systems in a regulated research environment.

This role leads small-scale installations, mentors junior technicians, and collaborates with contractors and engineers while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and documentation via CMMS; on-call shifts and occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in industrial or commercial environments.
• State of Maine Master Electrician License is required.
• Certification in confined space entry or ability to qualify within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, calibrate, install and repair electrical distribution and generation systems.
• Lead small-scale installations and commissioning of related systems.
• Support project planning and coordination with contractors and engineers.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Technician I staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and security standards.
• Utilize CMMS to document maintenance activities, generate reports and checklists.
• Participate in rotating on-call shifts and respond to on-campus emergencies within one hour.
• Occasional travel may be required for training and support at other sites.

Skills

Electrical principles

Analytical thinking

Reading drawings

Leadership

CMMS / documentation

Safety / compliance

Education

Maine Master Electrician License

Confined space training

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, ME, is seeking an Electrician III to operate, troubleshoot, calibrate, install and repair critical electrical distribution and generation systems in a regulated research environment.

This role leads small-scale installations, mentors junior technicians, and collaborates with contractors and engineers while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and documentation via CMMS; on-call shifts and occasional travel may be required.