Position Description
Job Title: Master Electrician Date: March 2026
Division: Facilities Reports to: Director of Plant, Equipment and Automation
Job Function:
Leads, plans, and executes all electrical maintenance, infrastructure, and controls-related activities across the facility. This role combines hands-on technical execution with team leadership, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operation of all electrical systems supporting manufacturing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Electrical Systems & Maintenance
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1. Oversee installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, controls, and equipment
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2. Troubleshoot complex electrical and PLC issues; perform root cause analysis
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3. Ensure all work meets OEM specifications and industry standards
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4. Drive preventative and predictive maintenance strategies
Engineering and Continuous Improvement
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1. Interpret and develop electrical schematics, control diagrams, and layout drawings
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2. Identify and implement improvements to increase equipment reliability, efficiency, and safety
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3. Lead infrastructure upgrades, equipment installations, and capital projects
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4. Optimize energy usage and electrical distribution systems
Compliance and Safety
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1. Ensure full compliance with OSHA, NEC, and company safety programs
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2. Identify and eliminate electrical hazards and non-compliance risks
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3. Support GMP and regulatory requirements
Documentation and Systems Management
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1. Maintain accurate electrical documentation, schematics, and asset records
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2. Manage work order data, downtime tracking, and performance metrics
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3. Oversee spare parts inventory and vendor sourcing
Qualifications:
Required:
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1. Master Electrician License
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2. 10–15+ years of industrial/manufacturing electrical experience
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3. Strong expertise in:
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i. Electrical distribution systems
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ii. PLCs and automation controls
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iii. Industrial equipment and power systems
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4. Demonstrated leadership experience
Preferred:
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1. Experience in continuous improvement environments (Lean, TPM, etc.)
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2. Project management experience
Physical & Work Environment:
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1. Manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and temperature variation
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2. Ability to lift up to 50–100 lbs and perform physical tasks (climbing, bending, etc.)
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3. On-call and extended hours as needed
