Company: BNZ Materials Inc.   Location: 400 Iron Horse Park N. Billerica, MA. 01862  

BNZ Materials – Billerica Plant

400 Iron Horse Drive, North Billerica, MA 01862

United Steelworkers Local #2936
 

JOB DESCRIPTION: Master Electrician

Classification: Hourly – Maintenance Department
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor / Plant Engineer
Union Affiliation: USW Local #2936

POSITION SUMMARY
The Master Electrician is the highest-level electrical classification within the Maintenance Department and serves as the plant’s primary authority on electrical systems, predictive technologies, and safety compliance. This role provides technical leadership for maintenance activities, oversees the Arc Flash and electrical safety programs, and ensures reliability and performance of electrical assets through proactive planning, analysis, and mentoring. Master Electricians act as mentors, trainers, and program leade...

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and perform complex troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance of power distribution, motor control, and automation systems.
- Direct and oversee the plant’s Arc Flash and Electrical Safety Program, ensuring compliance with OSHA 1910.331–335 and NFPA 70E standards.
- Verify and maintain Arc Flash labeling, risk assessments, and PPE compliance across all electrical equipment.
- Supervise the use and interpretation of predictive technologies including vibration analysis, infrared thermography, ultrasonic testing, and power quality monitoring.
- Analyze predictive maintenance data to identify trends and recommend corrective or preventive actions.
- Coordinate with planning, engineering, and supervision to scope, plan, and schedule major electrical work.
- Specify and procure electrical materials, components, and equipment to meet design and reliability requirements.
- Manage CMMS data quality, ensuring asset-level accuracy of work orders, parts usage, and system feedback.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) efforts for electrical systems.
- Mentor, train, and qualify electricians at all levels in safety, troubleshooting, and predictive maintenance practices.
- Collaborate with engineering and management to integrate reliability data into long-term capital and improvement plans.
- Ensure full compliance with PPE, LOTO, confined space, and energized work standards.
- Represent electrical maintenance in planning meetings and cross-functional improvement projects.
- Promote and uphold safety culture and continuous improvement throughout maintenance operations.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Master-level proficiency in power distribution, automation, and control systems.
- Expert understanding of Arc Flash analysis, NFPA 70E, OSHA 1910.333–335, and electrical safety program implementation.
- Proficiency in predictive maintenance technologies and data-driven reliability improvement.
- Advanced CMMS and asset management knowledge.
- Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring abilities.
- Capable of reading and interpreting advanced electrical and control schematics.
- Skilled in equipment specification, procurement, and vendor coordination.
- Ability to train others in electrical safety, reliability, and troubleshooting methods.

QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED required; technical degree, journeyman, or master electrician license preferred.
- Minimum 5–8 years of industrial electrical experience with demonstrated mastery of systems and safety programs.
- Proven leadership in predictive maintenance, Arc Flash program management, and reliability improvement.
- Current certifications in Arc Flash, LOTO, confined space, and related safety programs required.
- Completion of all Electrician 1–3 requirements and documented skill check-offs.

ADVANCEMENT & PROGRAM ROLE
- Represents the terminal classification within the Electrical progression program.
- Responsible for guiding electrical training, program development, and safety auditing.
- Supports long-term planning, reliability improvement, and vendor management.
- May act as a lead during major shutdowns, project installations, and system upgrades.

NOTES
- Governed by the USW Local #2936 bargaining agreement.
- Continued compliance with all OSHA and NFPA 70E requirements is mandatory.
- Master Electricians serve as plant authorities for electrical reliability and safety practices.
 

Instructions to Apply:

Resumes may be submitted via email at rriddinger@bnzmaterials.com or delivered in person . Office hours are M-F 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM.