Facilities Tech 3 - Electrician

Manufacturing Durham, North Carolina


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Description

Benefits at bioMerieux:
Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day one
11 paid holidays
160 hours of paid time off
Annual bonus
9.5% 401k company contribution with no vesting period
Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per calendar year
Onsite cafeteria with daily food stipend 

Position Summary:

To operate and maintain the major building systems that provide required services and critical utilities as needed to maintain life, safety, and production. To ensure that the facilities are maintained and conditioned as needed to provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment and enable the company’s associates to be productive while performing their job functions. Shift work required to provide 24 hour 7 day coverage for the Durham manufacturing facility.  This is a position that requires attendance during adverse weather conditions.

Normal working hours for this position are Monday - Friday from 7:30am - 4:00pm. 

Primary Responsibilities;

  • Install, repair, and maintain electrical components of industrial equipment up to 480V. Candidates will further be able to install, repair, and maintain motor control centers (MCC).
  • Install, repair, test, and troubleshoot information technology data cabling. (CAT6)
  • Observe safety procedures and meet National Electrical Codes and assist with assessing safety and environmental risk to ensure program compliance.
  • Monitor/operate equipment in order to maintain and/or improve the proper, safe, and efficient functionality of facilities assets.
  • Troubleshoot advanced mechanical and electrical problems on various pieces of facility equipment. Use problem-solving tools to identify root cause for repetitive breakdowns or other losses.
  • Requires the ability to use computers for document editing, computerized maintenance management system. Should have basic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and MS Outlook.
  • Maintain excellent team working relationships and ownership of equipment and reliability while driving 100% customer satisfaction throughout all departments
  • Must be able to work safely, use all personal protective equipment as required by OSHA and job requirements.
  • Participate in training as needed.

Education, Skills & Experience:

  • High School diploma or GED with 5 years of experience in electrical maintenance/troubleshooting in an industrial/commercial environment required 
    • Trade Certification or Associates degree with 3 years of experience in electrical maintenance/troubleshooting in an industrial/commercial environment.
    • NC State Electrical Contractors License is a plus
  • Knowledge of electrical systems, hand tools, and industrial equipment.
  • Experience in a regulated production operations facility preferred
  • Awareness of national, state, and local electrical codes and regulations.
  • Certification or experience in one or more of the following areas, preferred:
    • OSHA 10
    • NFPA 70E
    • Level I Infrared Thermographer
    • Journeyman accreditation program
  • Valid Driver’s license, required.

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant’s identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioFire Diagnostics’ application process by contacting us via telephone at (385) 770-1132, by email at [email protected], or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).