Senior Electrician

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Position: Senior Electrician, Fire System Specialist

Location: Devens, MA

Key Responsibilities

• Executes routine to intermediate/high level electrical maintenance activities on equipment used to support GMP manufacturing processes. 
• Completes all work in accordance with CFRs, SOPs, job plans, and BMS policies. Participates/performs advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics in response to equipment failures with guidance of Lead Electrician.
• Performs scheduled maintenance and corrective work on site electrical systems and equipment with guidance of Lead Electrician, as applicable.
• Ensures all assigned work is completed within the assigned scheduled shift.
• Ensures that all maintenance documents are complete and accurate and submitted in a timely fashion.
• Participates in a detailed training program in order to develop one’s knowledge in the electrical maintenance field.
• Participates on the evaluation of electrical maintenance procedures and recommends and implements changes to optimize the maintenance program.
• Completes all required training within time limits assigned.
• Supports on-call response as needed.
• Experience working with 480-volt electrical systems.
• Performs various "Housekeeping" activities (i.e. keeping work areas clean, cleaning of equipment etc.).
• Supports and operates Addressable Computer operated Fire Alarm System involving hydrant, sprinkler and diesel engine operated Fire Pump Systems and associated devices ranging from Chemical response (Halon FM-200) systems to foam application equipment.
• Responsible for interaction with local town fire officials

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma from a technical school or equivalent.
• A minimum of 6 years directly related experience on the electrical maintenance field for electrical systems, utilities and/or process equipment.
• Ability to interact and communicate directly with Operations staff to minimize impact to production activities.
• Basic knowledge of computer systems used in business, previous experience using automated work orders and job instructions desired.
• Massachusetts Master's Electrician's License or have a license that has reciprocity with Massachusetts. 

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