2nd Shift Electrician

2nd Shift Electrician at Merck

Join us for the 2nd Shift Electrician role at Merck.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer? If so, then this is the opportunity for you!

The 2nd Shift Electrician will install, operate, maintain, alter, troubleshoot and repair electrical power and lighting distribution systems along with a wide variety of industrial electrical equipment. Demonstrate ownership of equipment systems serviced and pride in quality work.

The 2nd Shift Electrician must be able to work independently and be able to work with equipment owners to troubleshoot and address electrical systems issues after normal working hours. The 2nd shift electrician will receive basic task direction from the day supervisor, and off‑hours supervisory support from the HVAC operations supervisor, with the LST operations supervisor as secondary.

• Install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, maintain or alter electrical services, equipment and controls, using approved and properly sized wire, conduit, raceways and equipment.
• Work with high and low voltage systems, including transformers, high voltage primary feed and secondary transformers.
• Work with facilities and research electrical systems including VFDs, UPSs/lighting inverters, ATSs and emergency generators, lighting systems, gas detection systems, motors, etc.
• Work from CAD drawings, prints, schematics, sketches or verbal instructions.
• Install static grounding circuits.
• Operate efficiently, all hand/power tools, test instruments and equipment normally used by this trade and maintain/return in good condition.
• Demonstrate ownership of workplace safety/site safety culture by adhering to all safety rules/regulations and reporting to supervisor any equipment in need of repair or any unsafe situations or conditions.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a safe, efficient and clean operating condition.
• Assist in performing other duties, including work of other trades as required.

• 3:00 PM – 11:45 PM

• Site Wide/All Work Areas

• High School graduate or equivalent. Vocation or technical school certification.

• 3 - 5 years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in electrical installation and repair in an industrial environment. Must have adequate skills to perform required job functions with minimal supervision.

• Completed courses in Electrical Theory and Practice
• Familiarity with the local National Electric Code
• Understand wiring diagrams, schematics and CAD drawings/Blueprints
• Have knowledge of the various types of electrical motors and controls.

• Must be able to adequately perform required job functions. This includes being able to lift, bend, and move in such a way as to perform job tasks in a safe and approved manner. Must be able to operate required hand/power tools, test instrumentation and equipment required by this trade in a safe and approved manner.

• Environmental conditions will vary based on the job being performed. Work may take place in either the maintenance shop and/or in the plant depending upon the job requirements.

• Electrical Maintenance, Electrical Repair, Electrical Transformer, Equipment Troubleshooting, Instrumentation, Lighting Fixture Installation, Occupational Health and Safety Management, Power Transformers, Safety Procedures, Systems Troubleshooting, Test Instruments

• Current Employees apply HERE
• Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please  if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable…