Industrial Electrician: Research Facilities & Systems
Core
Install, maintain, test, and troubleshoot experimental infrastructure and electrical equipment up to 480V for advanced scientific research laboratories, cleanrooms, and building systems.
Role type
Industrial Electrician (Research Facilities)
Builds
Experimental infrastructure, power hookups, and facility electrical systems for scientific research
Domain
Scientific Research / Electrical Infrastructure
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Reading complex electrical schematics and blueprints, installing and repairing 480V/277V and 208V/120V power distributions, running conduit and terminating heavy gauge wiring, troubleshooting scientific equipment, performing Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, working in confined spaces and radiological controlled areas
Preferred skills
Valid state Journeyman Electrician license, NFPA 70E training, OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Construction/General Industry training
Technologies
Variable frequency drives (VFDs), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), emergency backup battery systems
Responsibilities
Inspect, test, install, and repair research laboratory electrical systems; Install temporary and permanent power hookups for experimental equipment; Troubleshoot scientific equipment and facility infrastructure using digital multimeters; Run conduit and pull heavy gauge wiring; Perform routine service on UPS and emergency backup battery systems; Execute complex Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures in hazardous environments
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior (5+ to 7+ years experience)
