Electrician

Amentum is seeking a day shift highly skilled Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our facility maintenance team of multi-skilled technicians in Robbinsville, NJ.

• Typical work hours are 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM; hours may vary based on business demand.

• This electrical maintenance technician is responsible for the operation, care and the advance troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on the low voltage (up to 480 volts) and the medium voltage (up to 15 kV) electrical distribution system and associated equipment.

• The electrical distribution system includes, but is not limited to:120 V, 277 V, 480 V, 4160 V, and 15 kV power, lighting, substations, switchgear, transformers, and associated cables, relays, and meters.

• The electrical technician is also responsible for helping the organization of planned shutdowns, respond to client service requests, provide feedback to the customer power and lighting status calls, utilize Automated Building Controls and electrical monitoring systems, and help other facilities maintenance technicians as needed.
• Must be self-motivated and demonstrate the strong organizational/time management skills needed to be successful in this role.

• The Electrical Technician must have the ability to identify and correct any safety-related issues and perform independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures. General Maintenance of equipment will also be required.

Responsibilities:

• Understands and complies with all Environmental, Safety and Health (ES&H) programs and procedures.
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs on a variety of electrical equipment, controls and systems including, but not limited to, the facilities electrical power and lighting infrastructure and on the site's low and medium voltage utilities systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and repairs on all electrical systems and equipment, instruments, PLC and Motor control systems, VFD drives, lighting and power systems.
• Performs administrative tasks such as developing work plans and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Creates and modifies site operations procedures for equipment and recommends facilities reliability improvements.
• Analyzes problems, recommends solutions, and initiates repairs.
• Recommends measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
• Utilizes strong mechanical and electrical skills in order to complete assignments.
• Works independently (i.e., with minimal supervision) as well as within the context of a team.
• Trains, assists, and coaches other technicians, as appropriate.
• Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as Arcflash safety procedures, job hazards analysis (JHAs), lockout/tagout, and wearing of appropriate PPE.
• Operates various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
• Maintains a strict schedule in order to be successful in the assignment.
• Coordinates Annual Planned Electrical Shutdown and associated work with outside contractors.
• Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.
• Utilizes meggers, voltmeters, multi-meters, etc.
• Responds to and provides service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Recommends activities to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
• Understands company policies and enforces safety regulations. Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tag out procedures and wearing PPE as required.
• Operates various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions.

High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.

• Five years of experience performing electrical maintenance in an industrial environment or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledgeable of the National Electric Code NFPA -70

• Ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher.

Additional Information:

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

• This position may require a valid Driver's License.

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

• This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client's location.

• This position may require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires the ability to regularly lift to 50 lbs.

• Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift.

• Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift.

• Requires the ability to regularly kneel repetitive for shift.

• Requires the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift.

• Requires the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift.

• Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the site during shift.

• Requires the use of a Company/Client approved utility knife.

• Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.

• Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement.

• Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.

Special Requirements:

• Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.

• Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
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