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Amentum lists this Electrician opportunity in davis station, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success.
Summary
Seasonal Contract position supporting the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC). Electricians will perform electrical maintenance or construction work, or any combination thereof, under the supervision of the Electrician Foreman, PM Coordinator, or Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. Tasking is based on employee’s prior work experience and ASC schedule requirements.
Position Responsibilities (not all inclusive)
Install, maintain, adjust, operate, test and repair branch circuits, power distribution wiring, electrical equipment, fixtures, lighting systems, and conduit in compliance with the National Electric Code (NEC)
Diagnose, repair, and perform scheduled Preventative Maintenance on existing electrical systems, equipment, fixtures, and infrastructure
Install fixtures, wiring conduits, motors and other electrical equipment
Inspect transformers and circuit breakers and other electrical components
Accomplish tasking working from verbal information, schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, documents, vendor/manufacturer manuals, and applicable electrical specifications and codes
Work standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment
Use a variety of electrician’s hand tools and measuring and testing instruments
Analyze situations and make technical decisions based on specifications, safety, and electrical codes
Perform ongoing risk and hazard assessment while executing tasking
Appropriately use personnel protective equipment to include Arc Flash, electrical rated boots, gloves and non-conductive equipment
Timely response to emergency service calls during and outside of normal working hours
Work directly with other departments to plan and complete tasking
Utilize the assistance of other station personnel to complete tasking, or assist other trades or departments with their tasking as appropriate
Advise immediate Supervisor of job progress and material/labor requirements
Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of hours worked, tasking performed, materials used, and processes involved
Prepare and document work plans, job hazard analysis, job safety analysis, code required forms, checklists, and internal procedural documents as required
Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), suggest revisions as needed, and create SOPs as directed
Perform tasking outdoors in environmentally challenging conditions including wind and extreme cold weather
Proactively identify any unsafe conditions, hazards, or Code violations and communicate them effectively
Comply with all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements
Participate in Work Center Safety Program and ASC safety objectives
Be a responsible, clean, and safe custodian of work areas, tools, equipment and spare parts
Perform other duties as required
Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses
High School diploma or equivalent
A current Journeyman Electrician license, a current Master Electrician license, or equivalent Union
membership in good standing. A Journeyman license requiring less than 8,000 hours or of the Residential type shall not be considered.
Minimum four years (8,000 Hours) documented experience in all phases of electrical work including rough-in, trim-out, wiring of electrical equipment and fixtures, conduit installation, and power distribution wiring including voltages up to 480
Expected Skills and Competencies
Thorough knowledge of the current National Electrical Code and the principles of electricity
Experience in construction and/or maintenance of commercial and/or industrial facilities
Possess the competencies, willingness, and ability to perform the duties of position
Skilled in ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, diagrams, maintenance manual and manufacturer’s troubleshooting guides to accomplish tasking
Experienced developing written work plans, job hazard analysis, and job safety analysis related to the work activities under a permit to work system
Thorough knowledge of the principles of electricity and the current National Electrical Code
Proficient in the use of electrical/electronic and mechanical test equipment, instruments, measuring devices, and shop tools such as soldering units, meters, scopes, and probes
Highly skilled at troubleshooting using appropriate testing devices
Extremely knowledgeable regarding occupational hazards of the electrical trade and related safety precautions
Expert in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment
Knowledgeable concerning heating and air conditioning systems
Experienced in maintenance of commercial, government, industrial, and/or institutional facilities
Possess prior computer experience and be able and willing to learn and effectively utilize computer-based labor, inventory, and maintenance tracking applications
Proficient in LOTO procedures for various tasking
Proficient in electrical safety procedures (NFPA 70E and OSHA)
Proficient in risk assessment and determination of PPE appropriate to specific tasking
Knowledgeable of limits of PPE and proper maintenance of PPE
Familiar with fall protection and respirator use
Competent analyzing situations and making technical and safety decisions based on specifications and applicable codes and manufacturer guidelines
Solid decision-making ability and sound judgment to safely and effectively solve problems
Good organizational and planning skills
Preferred
Training or certification on NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
Experience with installation, repair, and maintenance of heat trace on outdoor insulated piping
Experience with installation, repair, and maintenance of permanently installed UPS systems
Experience with installation, repair, and maintenance of motor controls and Variable Frequency Drives
Experience with Maximo or other Computerized Maintenance Management System
Experience with installation, repair, and maintenance of airfield runway lighting (McMurdo only)
Experience working with voltages up to 4160 (McMurdo and South Pole)
Experience with maintenance and installation of fire alarm systems and components (South Pole and Palmer)
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Physical and/or Other Requirements
Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods
Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica
Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer
Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF
Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.
Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.
Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives.
Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States
No clearance requirement but the contract and/or the site requires US Citizenship to be approved for access. (includes NACI / T1, MRPT, CAC): Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Safety
Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality
Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance
Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.
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Who can apply
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