Medium Voltage Electrician

Amentum is seeking a Medium Voltage Electrician located in the Williamsburg area of Virginia. The Medium Voltage Electrician operates and maintains medium voltage switchgear and controls along with having responsibility for operating equipment. The MV Electrician works in the electrical shop and will support the electrical shop in electrical maintenance duties when no medium voltage work is necessary.  In general, the work of the MV electrician requires rounded training and experience acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience. Duties can involve some technical elements such as troubleshooting repairs. The role is hands-on and directly manipulates the equipment requiring a precise operation.

Job Requirements:

• Installing or repairing any of a variety of electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, or other transmission equipment
• Working from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications, locating and diagnosing trouble in the electrical system or equipment, working standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment
• Using a variety of electrician's hand tools and measuring and testing instruments.
• Adherence to ANSI safety standards.
• Knowledge of NEC code required.
• Ability to read blueprints, manuals, and construction drawings.
• Experience working with medium voltage electricity.
• Responsible for connecting electrical cables.
• Experience in grounding.
• Experienced in lockout tag out.
• Experienced in meagering cables.
• 13.2Will be required to complete all training including Flash Arc Training and Basic Electrical Safety Training as provided.
• Must be able to determine the appropriate level of personal protective equipment (PPE) needed for the specific assigned task.
• Troubleshoots equipment for electrical issues to prevent malfunctions and/or identify opportunities for improvements.
• Responsible for troubleshooting electrical issues, repairing, replacing, and maintaining the electrical wiring and circuits on assets on the base by responding promptly to equipment breakdowns and repairing the machinery’s electrical components in a timely manner.
• Knowledge and experience working with voltages up to 13.2 KVA.
• Skilled in use of tools common to the trade including electric meters
  and hand and powered tools.
• Performs preventive maintenance for electrical fixtures throughout base.
• Performs general maintenance tasks necessary for repair at the property.
• Responds to maintenance calls, troubleshooting and repairing issues.
• Runs new power/cables and performs project work for the base.
• Prepares estimates, man hours, materials used and orders items needed for job completion or inventory replacement per established procedures.
• Follows all policy, procedures and service standards and complies with all current related safety and health requirements.
• Ability to work independently or in a team-driven setting.
• Basic decision-making skills; uses independent judgment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders to include extension ladders
  repetitively during the shift.
   

Minimum Requirements

• preferred Journeyman or Master License (any state) or 10 years of field or relevant experience.
• Must possess an active government issued clearance at the time of application
• High school diploma or equivalent

       

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits:

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

       

Compensation Details:

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The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vis