Electrician II - Bar Harbor

Electrician II - Bar Harbor

Electrician work is performed in a highly regulated critical environment that supports data centers, live animal colonies and sensitive research facilities on a 24/7 basis. These systems regulate environmental conditions required for research integrity and animal welfare. Failures or incorrect operation can lead to loss of research data, interruption of scientific operations, or harm to animals. Technicians at all levels are responsible for the operation, maintenance, modification, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial & industrial Electrical systems including primary (high voltage) and secondary circuits, Normal and Emergency Power distribution, UPS, Co-Generation systems, Fire Protection Systems, Security Systems, Audio-Visual Systems , and other related systems as required by departmental needs. Electrician Level II: Independently troubleshoots more complex issues without assistance. Trains junior technicians on routine maintenance and inspection tasks. Leads planned evolutions including outages, maintenance, and construction activity. Reliably resolves emergency system conditions including after hours response. Requires minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently operate, troubleshoot, calibrate, install and repair electrical distribution and generation systems and associated equipment.
• Lead small-scale installations and commissioning of related systems.
• Support project planning and coordination with contractors and engineers.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Technician I staff. Utilize computer applications including a CMMS to document maintenance activities, generate reports, checklists, and other documents.
• Participate in rotating on-call shifts and respond to on-campus emergencies within one hour on a 24/7 basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including shift work on nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Occasional travel may be required for training and/or support of maintenance activities at other sites.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• In depth knowledge of Electrical principles.
• Strong analytical skills for effective problem-solving.
• Able to operate and maintain a complex electrical distribution and generation system in critical environments, utilize a CMMS, read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and control schematics.
• Demonstrates a willingness and ability to quickly learn and apply new technical skills in facility maintenance and operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and documentation.
• Minimum five years of experience working in an industrial or commercial environment.
• In addition to expertise in electrical systems, Level II Technicians independently resolve complex technical issues, train junior technicians on standard maintenance procedures, provide expert design support and consistently exhibit initiative and sound judgment while troubleshooting with minimal supervision.

Certifications:

• State of Maine Journeyman Electrician License. Certification in confined space entry or ability to qualify within 6 months.

Pay range: $33.51 - $48.60

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About JAX:

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California),Japan andChina. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visitwww.jax.org.

EEO Statement:

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.