Crane Electrician

Amentum; Georgia; On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Crane Electrician for a government contract based in Kings Bay, Georgia. The role involves reading blueprints, installing and maintaining electrical systems for weight handling equipment and related devices.

The successful candidate will perform preventive maintenance, test electrical circuits, and ensure compliance with NAVFAC P307 and safety requirements. This is a hands-on, on-site position requiring working at heights and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must proficiently read electrical blueprints and wiring schematics.
• Completed NAVFAC P307 WHE/MHE Electrician Course within 180 days.
• Must complete eight hours NEC Safety training bi-annually.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret drawings and electrical code specs to layout WHE/MHE installations.
• Install, test, repair electrical wiring, boxes, conduits, and components.
• Maintain and repair AC/DC motors, transformers, switchgear and control systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and adhere to safety procedures.

Skills

Read blueprints

Troubleshoot

Safety training

Ability to work at height

Manual dexterity with hand tools

Education

High school diploma

NAVFAC P307 WHE/MHE Electrician Course

General Crane Safety Course

Tools

Electrical hand tools

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.

Amentum is currently seeking for a Crane Electrician to support a government contract based in Kings Bay, Georgia.

POSITION SUMMARY

Crane Electricians read, interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical code specifications to determine layout of WHE/MHE electrical equipment installations. Install, examine, replace, or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, co-axial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components. Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance. Maintains, repairs, tests, and installs alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) electrical motors, generators, alternators, and electrical control systems and other related devices. Conducts preventive maintenance in accordance with P307 requirements. The Crane Electrician may also install WHE/MHE instrumentation and related devices. Installs conduit using threading, cutting, and bending equipment and tools. Replaces defective circuit breakers, switches, fuses, and other electrical wiring devices. Uses a variety of electrician's hand tools, testing, and measuring instruments. May perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Must be able to work at heights up to 150 feet, including work from mechanical lifting devices.
• Minimum two (2) years of 'hands-on' experience at the electrical journeyman-level with experience in either weight handling equipment, material handling equipment or industrial equipment fields.
• Must have proven ability to read and comprehend electrical blueprints and wiring schematics
• Must have ability to troubleshoot using a systematic approach and repair AC and DC electrical control systems including motors, motor controls, transformers, switchgear, electrical panels, and other associated equipment
• Must successfully complete NAVFAC P307 WHE/MHE Electrician Course and General Crane Safety Course within 180 days of employment.
• Must complete eight (8) hours of National Electrical Code Safety training bi-annually.
• Must become CPR-certified by a nationally recognized organization such as American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Must possess the standard tools associated with the electrical trade
• Must possess a valid state driver's license
• Must have and wear hard-toed safety shoes that meet ASTM F2413-0S standards.
• Successful candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must continually meet eligibility requirements for access to all areas of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Walking: Frequent
• Standing: Frequent
• Climbing: Up to 150 feet
• Stooping/Bending: Moderate
• Crawling: Occasional
• Lifting: Up to 50 lbs.
• Personal Protective Equipment will be required.

OTHER RESPONSIBILTIES

• 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.

Compensation Details:

$36.45

Original Posting:

09/03/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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