Facilities Maintenance Mechanic - Electrician

Fareva is currently seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Mechanic - Electrician to join our team in Richmond, VA

Who we are: Fareva is a leading contract manufacturer of pharmaceutical and personal care products. Located at intersection of Darbytown Road and Laburnum Avenue in Eastern Henrico County. Employs 600 full time employees. Comfortable climate controlled facility covering over 745,000 square feet.

About the role: Serves as Facilities Maintenance Electrician for the Facility Maintenance Electrical Work Group, FAREVA, Richmond, VA. Position is responsible for performing electrical repair and other related tasks supporting site maintenance and services. Follows current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and adheres to all appropriate Wyeth, Richmond, VA. standard operating procedures (SOP) and environmental, health and safety-related policies.

What you'll do:

Supporting activities:

·Periodically tests all electrical components of safety systems, following Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules, singularly or as a team with other trades as assigned. Able to locate information in operator equipment manuals. Must be able to effectively communicate and coordinate the shutdown of equipment for maintenance. Fully trained in the use of test equipment: ohm meter, megger, amp meter, voltage meter. Knowledgeable of various industrial electrical systems: variable speed drives; motor control centers; heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) controls; process controls; building automation systems; power distribution panels; transformers; and service equipment.

·Installs and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment following FAREVA, Richmond, VA. SOP, national electrical code (NEC), manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and other specifications, and safe electrical practices. This includes but is not limited to: installation of electrical metallic tubing, rigid metal conduit; calculation of conduit fit; properly sizing conductors, properly de-rating conditions based on conduit fill; calculating voltage drop. Able to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervision the status and concerns of critical equipment.

·Responsible for the inspection and testing of fire protection (FP) procedures in accordance with National Fire Protection Association requirements, FAREVA insurance standards and Environmental Health procedures, and FP codes local to the Richmond, VA. area.

·Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus, such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures using test equipment, and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables using hand tools.

·Works together as a team with other trades as assigned. Able to work assist other groups in bringing failed equipment back on line.

·Performs other electrical duties as requested by senior electrician(s) and/or the Electrical Work Group Leader, including but not limited to driving company vehicles to off-site locations to obtain/deliver equipment and/or parts.

Our ideal candidate:

Education and experience

·High School diploma.

·Virginia State Journeyman’s card

·Can work independently or in work groups

Skills and abilities:

·Basic computer skills, familiar with BAS operating systems.

·Operate a forklift

What we offer: Competitive salaries, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, company paid short term disability, company paid life and accidental death insurance (after 30 day waiting period), 401(k) plan match of 4.5% with immediate vesting, generous employee referral program, 12 days of vacation annually, 12 paid holidays annually, onsite cafeteria, job advancement opportunities. Manufacturing employees also receive company paid work shoes, uniforms and prescription safety eyeglasses.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Journeyman Electrician (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance