AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca

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Facilities Technician (Electrician)

Apply by Oct 30, 2026

Posted Sep 11, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Manufacturing & Skilled Trades Facilities Maintenance
Salary
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Location
Rockville, Maryland, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
High school diploma with 6 years of experience, preferably in mechanical, electrical, or related field.
Education
High school diploma with 6 years of experience, preferably in mechanical, electrical, or related field.

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Role Summary

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This Facilities Technician role handles maintenance requests for plant electrical systems and performs preventive and predictive inspections as requested by a supervisor. The position requires mechanical and electrical troubleshooting to keep process and utility equipment operating optimally and reports to the Maintenance Manager.

What You'll Do

  • Develop detailed electrical scope of work and perform job risk analysis.
  • Perform sensitive electrical installations or modifications, such as component installation, replacement, or programming.
  • Perform sensitive electrical troubleshooting on VFDs, electrical switchgear, emergency generators, and UPS systems.
  • Coordinate critical internal electrical works with outside contractors and evaluate their technical reports.
  • Perform protection relay calibrations or adjustments when required by the supervisor, and operate the emergency electrical distribution...
  • Train and assist other technical personnel in operating and maintaining the electrical distribution system.

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Qualifications

Electrical technician role requiring a high school diploma with 6 years of experience, electrical licensing or apprenticeship progress, GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing experience, and maintenance documentation skills.

Required

  • Electrical experience with Journeyman Electrician license required
  • High school diploma with 6 years of experience, preferably in mechanical, electrical, or related field
  • Minimum of 2 years in a qualified Maryland apprenticeship program and able to test out or acquire a Journeyman Electrician license...
  • Experience within a GMP biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
  • Strong understanding of GMP regulations, FDA guidelines, and industry best practices related to equipment maintenance and reliability
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and maintenance-related...
  • Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations related to facility and equipment maintenance
  • Full-time, on-site presence five days per week

Preferred

  • State of Maryland Journeyman Electrician license
  • Experience with risk-based maintenance approaches and reliability-centered maintenance practices
  • Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies
  • State of Maryland Master Electrician License

Original job description

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Facilities Technician (electrical experience w/Journeyman Electrician license required)

Summary:

A Facilities Technician is responsible for maintenance requests related to the plant electrical systems and/or will conduct preventive and predictive inspections on the plant systems as requested by supervisor. This role requires the ability to perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting to ensure optimal operation of the process and utility equipment.  The Facilities Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager. 

This role requires full-time, on-site presence five days per week. Candidates must be available for on-call support outside typical business hours. Future shift-based scheduling may be introduced, and flexibility to work designated shifts will be expected.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop detailed electrical scope of work.

  • Perform sensitive electrical installations or modifications such as:

    • Components installation / replacing or programming.

    • Perform Job risk analysis.

    • Perform sensitive electrical troubleshooting such as VFD abnormal conditions, electrical switchgear operations, emergency generator operations, and UPS systems.

    • Coordinate critical internal electrical works with outside contractors.

  • Responsible to evaluate, to interpret, to recommend and to take actions related to technical reports submitted by electrical contractors.

  • Able to understand and perform protection relays calibrations or adjustments if required by the supervisor.

  • Operate in a safely, accurate and reliable manner the emergency electrical distribution control system.

  • Able to train and assist other technical personnel in the operation and maintenance of the electrical distribution system.

  • Other Mechanical Duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma with 6 years of experience, preferably in mechanical, electrical, or related field.

  • Minimum of 2 years in qualified Maryland Apprentiship progam and able to either test out or acquire a Journeyman Electrician license with applicable timeframe.

  • Experience within a GMP biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

  • Strong understanding of GMP regulations, FDA guidelines, and industry best practices related to equipment maintenance and reliability.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and maintenance-related documentation in a regulated environment.

  • Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations related to facility and equipment maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • State of Maryland Journeyman Electricians license.

  • Experience with risk-based maintenance approaches and reliability-centered maintenance practices.

  • Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.

  • State of Maryland Master Electrician License.

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $65,068.00 - 97,602.00 USD. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Date Posted

02-Oct-2026

Closing Date

29-Oct-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

AstraZeneca

About the company

AstraZeneca

Large Enterprise

AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development, and commercialization of innovative medicines. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, the company focuses on areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, renal, metabolism, and respiratory diseases, striving to deliver life-changing treatments to patients. With a strong commitment to scientific excellence and collaboration, AstraZeneca invests in cutting-edge technologies and partnerships to drive advancements in healthcare. The company is also committed to sustainability and corporate responsibility, aiming to make a positive impact on communities worldwide.