Job description

As a Facilities Electrician II, you will work with Facilities Mechanical Technicians, Facilities Building Service Technicians, Facilities Engineers and Facilities Project Managers as well as contractors and vendors on projects, repairs and installations.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​To ensure that IDEXX Facilities infrastructure, processes, and services meet the evolving needs of the business, we will be a strategic partner and service provider of choice for the business teams. We will strive to achieve operational agility and flexibility, high employee engagement, cost excellence, and safe, sustainable operations.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

May be responsible for any or all of the following:
Perform monthly preventive and annual maintenance on electrical/mechanical equipment.

Repair, troubleshoot, program and monitor electrical/mechanical equipment.

Read and follow IDEXX standard operating procedures, work instructions and guidance documents as required by regulatory standards.

Perform tasks in a safe and responsible manner observing safety and security protocols.

Respond to emergency maintenance requests as needed.

Perform On-Call duties as required.

Install electrical equipment including but not limited to panels, breakers, light fixtures, outlets ,switches, disconnects, conduit, buss-plugs, VFD ( VSD), , UPS, motors and pumps.

Program and troubleshoot Lighting Control systems including Siemens, SQ D and Lutron.

Closeout Work orders and PMs in the CMMS system (Maximo)

Maintain electrical panel schedules and one-Iine electrical drawings.

Work with and oversee contractors and vendors.

Maintain and repair Emergency Systems and equipment including generators and automatic transfer switches.

Sourcing new or replacement electrical materials and components.

Education

High School degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Associates degree or equivalent preferred.

Current Maine Journeyman Electrician License or Current Maine Master Electrician License required.

Required Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of National Electrical Code, NFPA70E and NFPA110.

Knowledge of the Electrical Trade

Ability to use Power Analyzers, multi-meters and meggers.

Ability to read and understand electrical wiring diagrams and schematics.

Knowledge of Fire Alarm Systems.

Be able to work with a team member as well as work independently.

Strong communication/customer service skills both verbal and written.

Strong contract and vendor management skills.

Ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task.

Effective team building and gaining commitment skills.

Ability to assess and define problems with a variety of variables, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to read and interpret documents and instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Demonstrated proficiency with mathematical concepts.

Ability to write reports and correspondence.

Be able to work off ladders, scaffold, scissor lifts and boom lifts.

Ability to work from laptop.

Must maintain a current and valid Driver license.

Physical Demands

Frequently required to walk and use hands and fingers to handle objects, tools or controls.

Occasionally required to stand, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Moderate to heavy lifting may be in excess of 50 pounds as well as the ability to frequently move over 100 pounds on a cart, barrel, bin, or dolly.

Required to work in correct PPE as per task.

Specific vision requirements include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Ability to work overtime hours as required.

Weekend and weekday overtime hours may be required.

Work in inclement weather.

After hour On-Call duties may be required.

Work Environment

Office, Production, Laboratory, Warehouse and Mechanical Rom environments.

Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, works in outside weather conditions, and also occasionally uses a ladder, lift or scaffold.

Moderate noise level

The employee is required to wear personal protective equipment including protective clothing, hearing protection, and safety glasses as needed for task or space requirement.

Why IDEXX?

We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

Let’s pursue what matters together.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

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