U106 Senior Facility Electrician
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Troubleshoot and determine cause of equipment failure or malfunction and repair, modify, install, and maintain electrical circuits, components and systems on buildings, site lighting, cranes, elevators, alarms, transformers, controls, and low to medium voltage cables and equipment. Understand and possess abilities to troubleshoot, have knowledge and experience in high (4160v) and medium voltage 480v 3-phase and below distribution systems, power centers and UPS centers. Bend conduit: Rigid. EMT and PVC, read blueprints and schematics, provide BOM for ordering, keep work area clean, perform underground work, pull wire and mount electrical hardware.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
General hand tools such as insulated pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, and hammers, knockout punch set and power tools. Company supplied electrical testing equipment such as digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, data loggers, current injection equipment, power factor meters, KW meters, meggers, thermal imaging camera, cable pulling equipment, battery testers, conduit benders, ladders, safety belts, safety glasses, gloves, arc-rated clothing, safety boots, padlocks, hardhat. Powered industrial equipment such as aerial lifts, electric carts, etc.
MATERIAL:
Conduit, wires, fittings, coils, contactors, boxes, breakers, fuses, switches, receptacles, tape, wire connectors, terminations, light fixtures, bulbs, distilled water, fasteners, wire connectors, split bolts, terminal lugs, etc.
DIRECTION OF OTHERS:
Direct electricians assigned to help in the installation and repair of all plant electrical facilities.
WORKING PROCEDURE:
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE USUAL MAJOR JOB DUTIES BUT THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE PERFORMANCE OF OTHER DUTIES BY THE INCUMBENT, NOR THE QUESTION BEING RAISED ON THE PROPER RATE OF PAY FOR THE ASSIGNMENT.
1. Receive work assignment from Manager or Lead.
2. Read and follow current NEC, National, State, Local electrical codes, OSHA and NFPA 70E regulations to apply safety standards to drawings, specifications and work authorizations.
3. Safely operate all powered industrial equipment (including aerial lifts, forklifts, and power tools) in strict accordance with manufacturer guidelines and company safety protocols. Ensure compliance with all Northrop Grumman Arc Flash safety requirements to include compliance with minimum approach distance.
4. Consistently utilize all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)—including but not limited to arc-rated clothing, safety glasses, hard hats, and Safety boots—in accordance with company policy and OSHA safety standards.
5. Strictly adhere to company Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and OSHA 1910.147 standards to ensure all hazardous energy sources are de-energized and isolated before performing any maintenance or repair.
6. Collaborate with facility management, project managers, facility engineers, and other trades on electrical aspects of building projects, renovations, or equipment installations (excluding motor/control integration).
7. Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, one-line diagrams, and building plans for facility modifications or expansions.
8. Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility-wide electrical systems, including power distribution panels, switchgear, transformers, breakers, bus ducts, for (4160 and less) voltage infrastructure.
9. Install, upgrade, and repair lighting systems (interior/exterior, LED retrofits, emergency/exit lighting), outlets, wiring, transformers, alarms and associated equipment throughout the facility.
10. Run, bend, thread, and install conduit; pull and terminate wiring for facility power and general electrical needs.
11. Troubleshoot an
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