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PACIV

Process automation design, integration, validation services

Electrician Assistant

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Puerto Rico
In Person
Building TradesElectrical

About the job

Requirements
  • Completion of an Electricity Course.
  • An Assistant Electrician’s License is required.
  • Experience in regulated industries.
  • Knowledge of pipe conduit construction, including rigid conduit, PVC-coated conduit, and EMT.
  • Knowledge of electrical pulling and wiring.
  • Knowledge of GMP and OSHA regulations.
  • Must be physically capable of working from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
  • Proficiency in testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices.
  • Fluency in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
  • Install electrical conduit, including rigid conduit, PVC-coated conduit, and EMT.
  • Install electrical wiring between equipment, fixtures, and control panels.
  • Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in accordance with relevant codes; may install electrical control systems.
  • Perform all duties safely and properly and comply with EHS policies.
Desired Qualifications
  • Work well with others within a team and take accountability.
  • Be results-driven and self-motivated.
  • Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, including verbal and presentation skills.

About the company

PACIV provides engineering services for industrial process automation, offering design, integration, installation, validation, and ongoing support for regulated industries, especially pharma, biotech, and medical devices. Its team designs and configures control systems, instrumentation, and software and can also manage day-to-day automation operations through outsourcing. It differentiates itself by delivering a single, end-to-end service under one roof with certified engineers and regulatory-compliance expertise across the project lifecycle. Its goal is to help life sciences manufacturers run compliant, efficient, and reliable automated processes while maintaining data integrity.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Founded

1997

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What believers are saying

  • PACIV's 2026 career page shows active hiring across the United States and Ireland.
  • Blackford expanded PACIV with Ace Controls in January 2025 and DSA, Eight12 earlier.
  • PACIV's October 2026 HCAP page still calls it a global life-sciences automation leader.

What critics are saying

  • Blackford's 2026 ACG rebrand threatens PACIV identity and employer pull within months.
  • Open roles in Indianapolis, Puerto Rico, and Ireland signal persistent delivery-capacity constraints.
  • Life-science concentration exposes PACIV to client insourcing shifts and sterile-manufacturing project delays.

What makes PACIV unique

  • PACIV bundles automation, validation, and compliance for regulated life sciences under one roof.
  • PACIV serves AbbVie, Amgen, Eli Lilly, J&J, Merck, and Pfizer.
  • PACIV's outsourcing model runs clients' automation departments, not just one-off projects.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

7%
PR Newswire
Jul 5th, 2023
HCAP Partners Invests in PACIV

/PRNewswire/ -- HCAP Partners, a California-based private equity firm and nationally recognized impact investor, is pleased to announce its recent investment...

GlobeNewswire
Jun 5th, 2023
Blackford Capital Acquires Industrial Automation Leader Paciv

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blackford Capital (“Blackford”), a leading lower middle market private equity firm, announced today the acquisition of PACIV which specializes in industrial automation solutions. PACIV is a leading full-service provider of industrial process automation and systems integration primarily for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. The company was founded in 1997, and operates offices in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Indianapolis, Indiana, and in Cork, Ireland. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The PACIV management team, led by President Rick Straw and Chief Financial Officer Mácar Garrote, will remain with the company following the acquisition. “We are very proud of what we have built over our 25 years of operations, including a history of stable growth within our high-value end markets