Lead Skilled Tradesman
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Summary
The Lead Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and improving electrical, automation, and production support systems within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. This role supports reliable plant operations through advanced electrical and controls troubleshooting, preventive maintenance execution, and rapid response to equipment failures while maintaining strict compliance with safety and quality standards.
Job description
This position serves as a technical resource within the maintenance organization and is expected to independently diagnose complex equipment issues, support continuous improvement initiatives, and assist in maintaining site operational reliability.
Electrical & Controls Maintenance
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems, production equipment, and facility support systems
- Diagnose and correct electrical, instrumentation, and controls failures to minimize downtime
- Support operation and maintenance of motor controls and VFDs, instrumentation and calibration systems, electrical distribution systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, technical manuals, wiring diagrams and blueprints
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and performance
- Complete maintenance work orders accurately and on time within SAP CMMS
- Identify recurring failures and recommend corrective actions or reliability improvements
- Support troubleshooting during equipment startups, shutdowns, and process interruptions
GMP Compliance & Documentation
- Perform all maintenance activities in compliance with GMP, safety, and environmental requirements
- Ensure accurate and complete maintenance documentation, including work orders, equipment logs, and maintenance forms
- Maintain tools, parts, and work areas in inspection-ready condition
Continuous Improvement & Technical Support
- Participate in root cause investigations and equipment reliability initiatives
- Recommend process and equipment improvements to reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency
- Assist in training and mentoring junior maintenance technicians
- Support implementation of new equipment, upgrades, and automation improvements
Safety
- Follow all lockout/tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, and safe work practices
- Actively support site safety initiatives and identify unsafe conditions
- Utilize appropriate PPE and comply with all site environmental, health, and safety procedures
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Associate degree or technical certification preferred
- Minimum 4 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience
- Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Strong troubleshooting experience with Allen Bradley PLC systems
- Strong troubleshooting experience with industrial instrumentation
- Strong troubleshooting experience with AC/DC motors and drives
- Strong troubleshooting experience with electrical distribution systems
- Experience using CMMS systems (SAP preferred)
- Proficient with Windows-based computer systems and maintenance software
- Proficient with Building Management Systems (BMS) and computerized maintenance management systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex mechanical and electrical systems
- Experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing preferred
- Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies preferred
- Experience with calibration systems and process instrumentation preferred
- Experience with welding, mechanical systems, high pressure gas systems and basic PLC skills preferred
- Journeyman Electrical License preferred
- Familiarity with NFPA 70E electrical safety standards
- Understanding of electrical installation & construction, AC/DC motor drives, gearboxes, hydraulics & pneumatics systems preferred
- Strong electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic capability
- Experience with high voltage electrical distribution and systems
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Mechanical aptitude including basic machining, welding, hydraulics, and pneumatics preferred
- Ability to support off-shift, weekend, holiday, and emergency response work as required
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
- Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check including drug screening
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration
- Annual incentive plan bonus
- Healthcare
- Employee benefits
Company overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over 100,000 employees globally, Thermo Fisher provides an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through its industry-leading brands including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. The company serves customers across healthcare, life sciences, applied markets, and pharmaceutical sectors, offering solutions that accelerate research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, and increase laboratory productivity. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher operates globally, delivering critical scientific products, services, and workflow solutions that support researchers, organizations, and companies in addressing some of the world's most pressing issues.