Job Description

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Company: JH Industrial Services

Position Type: Full-Time | Contracted Assignment at Pfizer

JH Industrial Services , a division of Jergens Piping Corporation , is seeking a highly skilled Journeyman Medium Voltage Electrician to support operations at Pfizer in Kalamazoo, MI.

This role is responsible for the operation and maintenance of a medium voltage (480V – 13,200V) electrical distribution system within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is a licensed journeyman electrician with strong industrial/commercial experience and a commitment to safety, reliability, and excellence.

Role Summary

The Journeyman Medium Voltage Electrician must be a skilled craftsman in their trade and possess:

• A minimum two (2) year technical degree or trade school equivalency
• At least three (3) years of practical working experience as a journeyman electrician in the industrial/commercial electrical equipment service industry
• A valid State of Michigan Electrical Journeyman License (required)

The incumbent will be a member of the team responsible for operating and maintaining the site’s medium voltage electrical infrastructure, including substations, breakers, motor controls, high voltage cable, and distribution pole lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the site’s medium voltage (480V – 13,200V) electrical distribution system.
• Perform preventive maintenance, modifications, installations, and repairs on medium voltage power distribution systems.
• Maintain substations, switchgear, breakers, motor controls, high voltage cable, and pole line distribution systems.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, site procedures, and applicable government regulations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues using established problem-solving methodologies.
• Support engineering activities including:
• Process design
• Equipment selection
• Documentation
• Calibration and testing
• Project scope development
• Communicate effectively when developing and implementing solutions.
• Work variable shifts and participate in a 24-hour on-call rotation as required.
• Collaborate within a high-performing team to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Work with minimal supervision while maintaining high safety and performance standards.

Required Qualifications

Education & Licensing

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or relevant trade school equivalency required.
• State of Michigan Electrical Journeyman License (required).

Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of experience as a journeyman electrician in an industrial or commercial environment.
• Medium voltage experience (480V–13,200V) strongly preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of electrical industry practices and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and diagrams.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft systems).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality workmanship.

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