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Senior Electrician

Celestica Inc., Fort Worth, TX, United States


Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Management: Oversee entire electrical projects from design to completion, including managing budgets, obtaining permits, and scheduling work.

Infrastructure Management: Lead the installation and maintenance of high‑voltage power distribution systems, including Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), Power Distribution Units (PDUs), and emergency diesel generators.

System Design & Planning: Interpret complex blueprints and technical diagrams to plan wiring layouts and equipment installations for residential, commercial, or industrial facilities.

Supervision: Lead contractor installations, ensuring all work adheres to NFPA 70E safety standards and local electrical codes.

Monitoring & Compliance: Use Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) to track real‑time power quality and respond to alarms.

Advanced Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair intricate electrical malfunctions that require expert‑level technical knowledge, such as issues with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) or high‑voltage systems.

Preventative Maintenance: Execute scheduled maintenance on transformers, circuit breakers, and automatic transfer switches (ATS) during strict off‑peak maintenance windows.

Safety: Conduct thorough inspections to verify that installations meet strict safety standards and regulatory requirements to prevent hazards.

Qualifications

Must possess a valid State Master Electrician license.

Advanced knowledge of electrical theory, power distribution, motor controls, and high‑voltage equipment.

Strong ability to direct teams, coordinate with other trades (e.g., HVAC, plumbing), and communicate technical details to stakeholders.

Physical Demands

Duties of the position are performed in a manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.

Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.

Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.

Typical Experience

Three to six years of relevant experience.

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Educational requirements may vary by geography.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Celestica is an E‑Verify employer.

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