MalaceHR is seeking an experienced Critical Environment Electrician to support a mission-critical Research & Development campus. The facility includes a variety of technical environments ranging from traditional bench laboratories to highly critical cleanroom spaces supporting microprocessor and data chip performance testing.

This is a hands-on electrical maintenance position responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and supporting the electrical infrastructure serving critical laboratory environments. The Electrician will work under the direction of the Lead Electrician and play an important role in maintaining safe, reliable, and uninterrupted facility operations.

Key Responsibilities

Perform routine inspections, operational rounds, testing, and assessments of electrical building systems and critical laboratory equipment.
Monitor electrical operating equipment and analyze system performance to identify potential issues before they impact operations.
Troubleshoot and repair single-phase and three-phase electrical systems up to 480V.
Maintain and repair lighting systems, electrical panels, branch circuits, motor controls, and associated electrical equipment.
Install, assemble, test, maintain, and repair electrical apparatus, controls, and wiring used in industrial power distribution systems.
Read and interpret electrical blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings.
Plan and organize electrical work while coordinating with facility personnel, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
Support critical backup power systems, including large-scale UPS systems, switchgear, and changeover/transfer equipment.
Troubleshoot and maintain emergency power distribution systems at the panel level.
Understand and mitigate static electricity concerns within laboratory environments containing sensitive electronic equipment.
Conduct preventive maintenance on interior and exterior lighting, emergency lighting, EXIT signage, electrical distribution panels, motors, and related equipment.
Run conduit, pull wire, terminate circuits, and install new electrical feeds for equipment and renovated spaces in accordance with NEC requirements.
Replace lamps, ballasts, drivers, breakers, switches, receptacles, and other electrical components.
Troubleshoot and support motors, pumps, motor controls, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
Complete and document preventive and corrective maintenance work orders within a CMMS, including labor, materials, repairs, and equipment information.
Provide cross-trade facility support when necessary, including light plumbing, HVAC assistance, and general building maintenance.
Participate in emergency response activities for unplanned facility or electrical events.
Follow all applicable safety requirements, including NEC, OSHA, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, and site-specific procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Valid Journeyman Electrician License or equivalent electrical license.
Minimum of 3 years of commercial or industrial electrical experience.
Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Experience troubleshooting electrical distribution systems up to 480V.
Experience working with single-phase and three-phase electrical systems.
Strong knowledge of commercial lighting systems, electrical panels, branch circuits, and motor controls.
Familiarity with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
Understanding of critical power distribution systems and raised-floor environments.
Experience with emergency and backup power systems, including UPS systems and switchgear.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
Experience working within a CMMS-driven maintenance environment.
Strong understanding of electrical safety procedures and Lockout/Tagout requirements.
Ability to troubleshoot problems independently while knowing when to escalate complex technical issues.
Multi-trade facility maintenance experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to safely climb and work from ladders.
Ability to operate scissor lifts up to approximately 20 feet.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform hands-on maintenance work throughout laboratory, mechanical, electrical, and facility environments.