Electrical Breaker Testing Specialist

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Relocation assistance

Generous vacation

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an Electrical Tradesperson to test, maintain, and calibrate low voltage circuits, breakers, and related building electrical systems with strong emphasis on safety and documentation.

Responsibilities include testing circuit breakers, switches, transformers, and VFDs to NETA standards; maintaining test equipment; and supporting multiple electrical trade disciplines. DOE L or Q clearance is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Periodic testing of electrical systems and mandatory record keeping via a computerized database.
• Safe operation of PPE and test equipment adhering to industry standards.
• Ability to diagnose and correct malfunctions in electrical systems.
• May guide other tradespersons and provide direction as required.
• Knowledge of Low Voltage Electrical Distribution systems.
• DOE L or Q clearance eligibility.
• Overtime and on-call availability.

Responsibilities

• Test and perform maintenance on low voltage circuit breakers.
• Maintain inventory and prepare equipment for calibration.
• Perform preventative maintenance and testing of building electrical systems.
• Lay out, install, and repair distribution systems and standby generators.
• Diagnose malfunctions in electrical and electromechanical equipment.
• Support various electrical trades disciplines as needed.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Leadership

Communication skills

Punctuality

OT/on-call flexibility

DOE clearance eligibility

Education

State-approved electrical apprenticeship program or equivalent

Journeyman license preferred

Tools

Circuit breaker testing equipment

Insulation resistance tester

Digital multimeter

Circuit tracers

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an Electrical Tradesperson to test, maintain, and calibrate low voltage circuits, breakers, and related building electrical systems with strong emphasis on safety and documentation.

Responsibilities include testing circuit breakers, switches, transformers, and VFDs to NETA standards; maintaining test equipment; and supporting multiple electrical trade disciplines. DOE L or Q clearance is required or obtainable.