
Industrial Electrician, Controls
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Overview
Job Description
Position:Industrial Electrician, Controls
Location: Coventry, Rhode Island
Salary: $35-$55/HR, Non-Exempt
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Pharmaron
Pharmaron is a global CRO (Contract Research Organization) helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 21,000 employees worldwide across 23 locations in the US, UK and China, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services.
We're proud of the impact we made and just last year, we supported over 780 discovery projects, 1,000+ CMC programs, and 1,000+ clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules, ADC's, biologics, and gene therapies and we work with more than 3,000 global customers. To learn more, visit www.pharmaron.com.
Job Summary
Pharmaron is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician, Controls to support site operations through instrumentation calibration, process control system maintenance, and industrial electrical work. This role supports manufacturing, utilities, labs, and facility systems in a highly regulated cGMP environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical, controls, and instrumentation systems across the site
- Perform calibrations on process instruments
- Maintain and repair control systems including BMS, PLCs, DCS (DeltaV), and building automation systems
- Execute preventive maintenance (PM) activities in a compliance-driven environment
- Support new equipment installations and capital projects
- Participate in rotating on-call coverage (one-week duration) and respond to plant emergencies
- Document work activities in a CMMS (e.g., SAP, Maximo, Oracle)
Qualifications & Experience
- Rhode Island Journeyman Electrician License or equivalent state license
- 10 years of experience as an industrial electrician in a regulated environment
- Strong knowledge of switchgear, VFDs, UPS systems, generators, and fire alarm systems
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, and PLC code
- Experience troubleshooting PLCs, DCS, BMS, and process control systems (DeltaV, Allen-Bradley)
- Ability to follow and execute SOPs in a cGMP environment
Preferred:
- Experience performing process equipment calibrations
- Familiarity with automated calibration systems (e.g., Beamex)
- Experience using CMMS systems
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work in an industrial facility (climb stairs/ladders, kneel, crawl, lift up to 50 lbs.)
- Ability to participate in confined space entry and emergency response team
- Medically cleared to wear required PPE (respirators, hearing protection, protective suits)
- Ability to pass background check and drug screening
- Willingness to participate in rotating on-call schedule
Attributes
- Detail-oriented and safety-focused
- Reliable and punctual
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment
- Motivated to grow technical skills and knowledge
Why Pharmaron?
Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and established a broad spectrum of research, development, and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics, and CGT products. With over 21,000 employees and operations in the U.S., the U.K. and China. Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.
Collaborative Culture: You will thrive in our inclusive and collaborative environment, where teamwork and innovation go hand in hand. Here, your voice matters, and your contributions make a real impact. "Employees Number One" and "Clients Centered" are the core cultural values at Pharmaron. Our culture, which sets Pharmaron apart from other organizations, has evolved from our deep commitment to our employees, partners, and collaborators.
Benefits: As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:
- Insurance including Medical, Dental & Vision with significant employer contributions
- Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account
- Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 100% Employer-paid Employee Life and AD&D Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401k plan with generous employer match
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program
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