Senior Electrician

General Overview

Functional Area:  ENG - Engineering
Career Stream:  FAC - Facilities/Real Estate Engineering
Role:  Specialist
SAP Short Name:  SPE
Job Title:  Facilities Specialist
Job Code:  SPE-ENG-FAC
Job Level:  Band 08
Direct/Indirect Indicator:  Indirect

Summary

An Electrician is a high-level licensed professional responsible for designing,
installing, and maintaining complex electrical systems while overseeing teams of
journeymen and apprentices. This role focuses on maintaining 100% uptime for
high-density electrical systems that support electronics manufacturing. They ensure all
work complies with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local safety regulations.

Detailed Description

● Project Leadership & Management: Oversee entire electrical projects from
design to completion, including managing budgets, obtaining permits, and
scheduling work.
● Infrastructure Management: Lead the installation and maintenance of
high-voltage power distribution systems, including Uninterruptible Power
Supplies (UPS), Power Distribution Units (PDUs), and emergency diesel
generators.
● System Design & Planning: Interpret complex blueprints and technical diagrams
to plan wiring layouts and equipment installations for residential, commercial, or
industrial facilities.
● Supervision: Lead contractor installations, ensuring all work adheres to NFPA
70E safety standards and local electrical codes.
● Monitoring & Compliance: Use Building Management Systems (BMS) and
Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) to track real-time power quality and
respond to alarms.
● Advanced Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair intricate electrical malfunctions
that require expert-level technical knowledge, such as issues with programmable
logic controllers (PLCs) or high-voltage systems.
● Preventative Maintenance: Execute scheduled maintenance on transformers,
circuit breakers, and automatic transfer switches (ATS) during strict off-peak
maintenance windows.
● Safety: Conduct thorough inspections to verify that installations meet strict
safety standards and regulatory requirements to prevent hazards.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

● Licensure: Must possess a valid State Master Electrician license,
● Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of electrical theory, power distribution,
motor controls, and high-voltage equipment.
● Leadership & Communication: Strong ability to direct teams, coordinate with
other trades (e.g., HVAC, plumbing), and communicate technical details to
stakeholders.

Physical Demands

• Duties of the position are performed in a manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. 
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.

Typical Experience

• Three to six years of relevant experience

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.