Electrician - Merion

About the role

A Licensed Electrician with medium / high voltage (MV/HV) experience is sought for a role focusing on the safe operation and maintenance of large life sciences pharmaceutical / laboratory industrial settings that operate 24 x 7, 365 days per year. The role involves operating and maintaining emergency generators, performing load bank testing, and managing various electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain tier 1 to tier 4, emergency generators.
• Perform routine test runs and yearly load bank testing.
• Familiarize with paralleling switchgear and electrical load transferring.
• Use Scada systems and manage environmental and regulatory record keeping.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on 480V and MV/HV (approx. 4.16kV–35kV) distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, breakers, and feeders.
• Support planned and unplanned MV/HV outages, coordinating with the utility and site operations.
• Inspect and maintain MV/HV cables, terminations, and splices; perform and document insulation resistance, hi-pot, and related tests.
• Maintain and repair 480V and MV/HV distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, and associated equipment.
• Install and troubleshoot 110V, 220V, and 277V circuits and devices (receptacles, lighting, small equipment feeds, and controls).
• Install and connect motors and other building equipment to power, including verification of proper rotation, overload protection, and grounding.
• Label and identify panels, circuits, and perform load checks; assist with minor panelboard and breaker upgrades.
• Troubleshoot motors, VFDs, MCCs, control circuits, PLC I/O, and power quality issues.
• Read and update one-line diagrams, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Use CMMS to receive, complete, and document work orders and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Use test equipment (multimeters, clamp meters, megohm meters, hi-pot testers, etc.) to diagnose faults and verify safe operation.
• Identify and recommend reliability, safety, and energy-efficiency improvements.
• Follow all USF and client safety policies, including NFPA 70E requirements, PPE use, JHAs, and LOTO.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license in Pennsylvania.
• 5+ years as an industrial/commercial electrician, including hands-on work with medium and/or high voltage systems.
• Demonstrated experience working safely on 480V 3-phase and MV/HV distribution equipment (switchgear, breakers, transformers, feeders).
• Formal training in electrical safety (e.g., NFPA 70E or equivalent) and ability to qualify as a “qualified person” for MV/HV work.
• Strong background in commercial electrical service work (lighting, panels, branch circuits, equipment connections).
• Basic computer skills (email, CMMS, electronic documentation).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical one-lines, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required site access/clearances.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.; ability to work shifts, overtime, and on-call as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certificate in Electrical Technology, Power Systems, or related field.
• Experience with 15kV–35kV distribution, substations, or campus-style power systems.
• Experience testing and maintaining MV/HV breakers, protective relays, grounding systems, and switchgear.
• Training or certification in MV/HV cable splicing/terminations.
• Experience using power quality analyzers, infrared thermography, or other condition-based monitoring tools.
• Experience in a data center, pharmaceutical, advanced manufacturing, or campus environment.

Physical Requirements

• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Climb ladders and stairs; work at heights using aerial or scissor lifts.
• Frequently bend, kneel, squat, and work in confined or awkward spaces.
• Walk extensively throughout the facility and site.
• Perform repetitive hand/wrist motions and distinguish wire and component colors.

Other

• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, critical-facility environment and interact professionally with clients and coworkers.

Benefits

U.S. Facilities, Inc. offers competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The role requires flexibility to work shifts, overtime, and on-call as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

U.S. Facilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.