Site Facilities Electrical Technician

Site Facilities Electrical Technician (8hr Shift)

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

Ready for a challenging Site Facilities Electrical Technician position at Lonza AG in Greenwood, SC, USA? Work with a stellar team, boost operations, and support our global mission! The Site Facilities Electrical Technician is responsible for maintenance of site electrical infrastructure and electrical maintenance of Facility equipment such as Kathapacs. This will require hands on repairs to multiple systems including high voltage equipment. The position does carry a company cell phone for use on site as well as responding in emergency situations.

• Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks on responsible equipment (includes but not limited to; Substation equipment, Infrared scanning of site panels, emergency lighting, etc.)
• Perform reactive maintenance tasks on responsible equipment (Kathapacs, chillers, cooling towers, etc.)
• Set up and program drives for facility equipment
• Perform light controls work such as creating conductivity curves with instrument processors
• Work from and modify technical prints and other documentation
• Work with contractors on associated equipment for preventative maintenance, repairs, and/or continuous improvements.
• Be able to work as a team member in a high pressure environment for extended periods of time.
• Responsible for keeping accurate and up-to-date records on all equipment including single line drawings for the site.
• Responsible for keeping work area clean and orderly.
• Must be able to work 40 hours a week, which may include weekends, holidays, etc.
• Must be able to work additional hours/days as business needs dictate including any plant shutdowns.
• Attendance in the plant site is considered an essential function
• Initiate and/or execute safe work permits.

• Associate's degree and/or Advanced Electrical Experience of 5-10 yrs
• Proven experience in electrical maintenance, particularly with high voltage equipment.
• Ability to work 40 hours a week, including weekends and holidays as needed, work additional hours/days based on business needs.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of technical prints and documentation.
• Outstanding organizational skills to maintain accurate records.

Join us and be a part of a team that successfully implements innovative solutions, strictly adheres to safety standards, and is determined to make a difference!

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.