Pfizer

Site Master Electrician

United States - Michigan - Kalamazoo Full time

Use Your Power for Purpose

Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability, engineering is crucial to ensuring customers and patients receive the medicines they need, precisely when they need them. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you'll play a key role in accelerating the delivery of medicines to the world.

What You Will Achieve

ROLE SUMMARY

Master Electrician must be a skilled craftsmen in their trade, and have a minimum of (2) year technical degree or trade school equivalency and (3) years actual/practical working experience as a Master Electrician in the industrial/commercial electrical equipment service industry. A State of Michigan Master license is required.

The Master Electrician must also possess strong leadership, project management and communications skills.  In addition to the primary duties of serving as the site’s Master Electrician (primary responsibility), the selected candidate will work as a member of the Medium Voltage team (secondary responsibility).

The Medium Voltage team is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the site’s medium voltage (480V – 13,200V) electrical distribution system.  The incumbent will regularly operate and maintain substations, breakers, motor controls, high voltage cable and distribution pole lines.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Master Electrician (Approximately 50% of work load, primary responsibly)

  • Serve as the Pfizer Kalamazoo Master Electrician of Record with the State of Michigan.

  • Apply for electrical permits on behalf of Pfizer Kalamazoo.

  • Inspect Electrical work being performed by Pfizer employees to ensure the work being performed is within the standards of the National Electric Code.

  • Coordinate inspection visits with the State and Local Inspectors.

  • Support, review and develop National Electric Code training programs on site.  This can include but is not limited to; coordinating National Electric Code update classes for all State of Michigan Journeyman/Master Electrician license holders, apprentice training curriculum review, and other ad hoc training needs.  

  • Provide electrical SME support to the site on an as needed basis.

  • Review work hours and attest for Pfizer Electrical Apprentice and Journeyman hours to allow for State Licensing testing.

  • Assist with Pfizer’s Electrical Apprenticeship program.

  • Develop and maintain data base of Pfizer Employee Electrical Licensing

  • Coordinate and Facilitate monthly site Electrician Meeting.

Medium Voltage Electrician (50% of work load, secondary responsibility)

  • Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the site’s medium voltage (480V – 13,200V) electrical distribution system.  The incumbent will regularly operate and maintain substations, breakers, motor controls, high voltage cable and distribution pole lines.
  • A Medium Voltage Electrician performs preventive maintenance, modified, installs and maintains company medium power distribution systems in compliance with company standards and procedures as well as applicable government regulations.  The incumbent can also serve as a subject matter expert advisor in areas of engineering (process design, equipment selection, documentation, calibration, testing and problem-solving methodology and project scope development).
  • Additional duties and responsibilities include:  May work variable shifts and 24 hour on call as required.  Must be able to work on a high performing team with the ability to accept job assignments and work with others to complete those tasks within the team. 
  • Functional/Technical Knowledge:  Knowledge of basic discipline.  Knowledge of industry practices and standards.
  • Problem Solving and Innovation:  Develop solutions to routine problems following established Pfizer policies and procedures.  Communication in developing and implementing solutions is critical.
  • Discretion, Latitude, Level of Independence:  Works with minimal supervision.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

Education and Experience: 

  • High school diploma/general education degree (GED) plus either an Associate degree or relevant trade school equivalency.

  • State of Michigan Electrical Master License.

  • Minimum of three years of work experience as a Master Electrician in an industrial/commercial environment.  Work experience with medium voltage preferred.

  • Self-starter with ability to work independently. 

  • Strong work ethic and the ambition to be the best.

  • Project management skill set

  • Able to lead teams

Technical Skills Requirements:

  • Excellent computer skills are required (Microsoft systems).

  • Excellent communication skills are required.

  • Ability to read drawings/electrical diagrams.


 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Routinely exposed to hazardous materials, heights, temperature extremes, equipment in motion, noisy, dusty and dirty conditions, stooping, bending and heavy lifting.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

May work variable shifts and 24 hour on call as required.

OTHER JOB DETAILS

 

Last Date to Apply for Job: 3/17/26

Relocation support available
Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The salary for this position ranges from $34,39 to $57,32 per hour. In addition, this position offers eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and the Company’s policies. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided applies only to the United States - Michigan - Kalamazoo location.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations.  These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure.  Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act.  Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government.  If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.  Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.  Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.  This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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