Master Electrician

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

* 1. Oversee installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, controls, and equipment

* 2. Troubleshoot complex electrical and PLC issues; perform root cause analysis

* 3. Ensure all work meets OEM specifications and industry standards

* 4. Drive preventative and predictive maintenance strategies

Engineering and Continuous Improvement

* 1. Interpret and develop electrical schematics, control diagrams, and layout drawings

* 2. Identify and implement improvements to increase equipment reliability, efficiency, and safety

* 3. Lead infrastructure upgrades, equipment installations, and capital projects

* 4. Optimize energy usage and electrical distribution systems

Compliance and Safety

* 1. Ensure full compliance with OSHA, NEC, and company safety programs

* 2. Identify and eliminate electrical hazards and non-compliance risks

* 3. Support GMP and regulatory requirements

Documentation and Systems Management

* 1. Maintain accurate electrical documentation, schematics, and asset records

* 2. Manage work order data, downtime tracking, and performance metrics

* 3. Oversee spare parts inventory and vendor sourcing

Qualifications:

Required:

* 1. Master Electrician License

* 2. 10-15+ years of industrial/manufacturing electrical experience

* 3. Strong expertise in:

* i. Electrical distribution systems

* ii. PLCs and automation controls

* iii. Industrial equipment and power systems

* 4. Demonstrated leadership experience

Preferred:

* 1. Experience in continuous improvement environments (Lean, TPM, etc.)

* 2. Project management experience

Physical & Work Environment:

* 1. Manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and temperature variation

* 2. Ability to lift up to 50-100 lbs and perform physical tasks (climbing, bending, etc.)

* 3. On-call and extended hours as needed