Electrician

ABOUT GERMFREE:

Germfree (GF) offers over 55 years of experience in the Life Science Equipment Industry. In the last 16 years, Germfree has expanded its operations to develop and implement ground-breaking technology that has paved the way for new movable and modular laboratory systems. In 2007, after numerous mobile projects, the development of our modular laboratories began. Since then, Germfree has demonstrated international expertise in providing BSL-3 labs built into ISO containers and modular buildings. We have placed fully commissioned CDC-NIH-compliant BSL-3 facilities globally, including installations in remote locations in Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and South America. Germfree exists to “Create Environments that Serve Life Science and Advance Global Health.”

REPORTS TO: Electrical Supervisor                                           

DEPT: Production 

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Primary duty is to install high and low voltage electrical systems and test/repair as necessary before delivery to the customer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Analyze blueprints, schematics, and drawings of electrical systems for the purpose of determining the wiring and efficient installation of new or upgraded systems


• Run cable as required


• Bend conduit pipe as required


• Install electrical system components (e.g. lighting, alarms, electrical panels, switches, circuits, timers, etc.)


• Complete projects efficiently and on time  


• Test the function of all electrical components to ensure working as specified under normal operating conditions, using measuring instruments


• Diagnose causes of electrical problems or failures for the purpose of identifying equipment and/or systems repair


• Correct any functional deviations and re-test

OTHER DUTIES:

Other reasonably-related duties

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Licensed Electrician

Experience/Knowledge: Familiar with reading and understanding electrical schematics.  Knowledge of electrical principles and theory; use of electrical measuring instruments; 5+ years relevant experience, depending on the level of job functions.

Abilities/Skills: 

• Professional manner


• Active Driver’s License helpful


• Willing to travel globally (1%); must have or be able to obtain a valid U.S. passport


• Ability to operate basic hand and power tools, as well as a hand jack


• Physical abilities:  hearing; seeing; lifting, pushing and pulling between 50-75 pounds; crouching; bending; twisting; kneeling; squatting; crawling; walking; standing for long periods; reaching in all directions; balancing; holding, grasping and manipulating very small objects; hand/eye coordination; use safety ladder; climbing; lay on a mechanic’s creeper and move about while performing tasks with tools; tolerate varying ranges of temperature in a Shop environment.


• Ability to bend conduit pipe


• Good oral communication skills


• Basic reading and comprehension skills; ability to write legibly


• Ability to understand and follow instructions


• Detail and quality-results-oriented


• Ability to read and understand blueprints


• Ability to use and read measuring instruments accurately in both U.S. Standard and Metric


• Awareness of general safety principles in a Shop environment


• Reliable transportation to work


• Ability to complete tasks working with others and independently


• Work overtime as required
  

SUPERVISION REQUIRED: Medium – Ability to work independently or with others to complete tasks on schedule.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

WORK SCHEDULE/ENVIRONMENT: Full-time, Monday through Thursday, 4x10