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