Electric Utility Distribution Electrician/Lineman (Site 300)

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 73,026 - 88,758; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is seeking an Electric Utility Distribution Electrician/Lineman at Site 300 in Tracy, CA. The role focuses on journey-level electrical work, maintenance, testing, and commissioning of 15kV/115kV systems, with collaboration across the Electric Utility Division. Full-time onsite work is required.

Qualifications include U.S. citizenship for a DOE Q-level clearance, a high school diploma or GED (apprenticeship preferred), and experience with high-reach bucket

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DOE Q-level clearance.
• High school diploma or GED; apprenticeship in electrician trade or equivalent.
• Journeyman-level skills with operating and working from bucket truck and digger-derrick.
• Knowledge of transformers, switches, and overhead distribution at 15kV/115kV.
• Strong written and verbal communication; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform journey-level electrical work on overhead distribution systems.
• Maintain, operate, install, repair, replace, test, troubleshoot, and commission equipment at 15kV/115kV.
• Collaborate with other craft personnel and provide technical guidance.
• Deliver timely customer service to clients and team members.
• Prepare and deliver reports; fill maintenance requests and work orders.

Skills

Journey-level electrical work

Provide technical guidance

Customer service

Timekeeping/reporting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Apprenticeship in electrician trade

Tools

Bucket truck

Digger-derrick

Job description

Company Description

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

Job Description

We're looking for an Electric Utility Distribution Electrician/Lineman at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's Site 300 located in Tracy, California. You will perform a variety of specialized journey-level electrical functions including maintenance, operations, installation, repair, replacement, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities on medium-voltage and high-voltage electric utility systems and equipment. This position is in the Electric Utility Division of the Infrastructure Maintenance & Utilities Department.

Full-time onsite presence is required due to the nature of the work.

You will

• Perform journey-level electrical work.
• Perform maintenance, switching operations, installation, repair, replacement, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning work on overhead pole-lines, transformers, switches and other electrical equipment used in the overhead distribution of electric power at the 15kV and 115kV voltage levels.
• Work with other craft personnel and provide technical guidance.
• Provide effective and timely customer service to clients and team members.
• Prepare and deliver reports; fill out preventative maintenance requests, deficiency reports, and work orders using a personal computer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; completion of apprenticeship program in the electrician trade or equivalent experience.
• Basic journey-level skills, knowledge and abilities in the electrician trade, including proficiency in the use of all tools of the trade including operating and working from a utility-type high-reach bucket truck and digger-derrick.
• Knowledge and ability to maintain, operate, install, repair, replace, test, troubleshoot, and commission transformers, switches, conductors, power-poles, and associated pole-mounted equipment and hardware used in the overhead distribution of electric power at the 15kV and 115kV voltage levels.
• Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively in writing and verbally with technical, administrative, and management personnel.
• Basic knowledge of personal computers and associated software to prepare logs and reports, send and receive e-mails, perform computer-based training, and timekeeping entry.
• Ability to work scheduled, on-call, and emergency overtime.
• Valid California Class C Driver's License required.

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience in substation maintenance and operations.
• Experience reading electrical diagrams, testing protective relays, and working from drawings.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code and OSHA safety regulations.

Pay Range

$53.01 - $64.43 Hourly

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Site 300

Site 300 is an experimental test site operated by LLNL. Situated on 7,000 acres in rural foothills approximately six miles southwest of downtown Tracy and 15 miles southeast of Livermore, Site 300 hosts approximately 200 employees with expertise in such fields as engineering, chemistry, biology, and environmental restoration. Employees assigned to work at Site 300 may be exposed to the organism that causes San Joaquin Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis).

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, the Laboratory will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine eligibility for access to classified information or matter. All DOE cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicants selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.

California Privacy Notice

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.