Electrical Specialist - High Voltage

Amentum; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Electrical Specialist - High Voltage to join our McLean, VA team. The role supports maintenance of medium and low voltage systems, with a schedule that can include evenings and nights during training and regular 1:30 PM–10:00 PM shifts.

Essential duties involve inspecting, repairing, and testing electrical equipment, transformers, MCC panels, and substations while adhering to NEC standards and safety policies. US citizenship and security clearance may apply.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician license required.
• Strong background in industrial and commercial electrical apparatus maintenance.
• Experience with low voltage switchgear maintenance and repair.
• Proficient with electrical test equipment.
• Ability to read and understand written and oral instructions.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of NEC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, replace, install, and test medium and low voltage utility systems and equipment.
• Maintain motors, MCC panels, generators, transformers, switchgears, substations, and distribution systems.
• Follow safety guidelines and use PPE; assist with lifting heavy loads when required.
• Coordinate with customers and teams to ensure compliant, timely maintenance.

Skills

Journeyman Electrician license

Industrial and commercial electrical

Low voltage switchgear

Electrical test equipment

NEC regulations knowledge

Written and verbal instructions

Shift work / OT readiness

Education

High school / technical school / apprenticeship

Apprenticeship completion

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Electrical Specialist - High Voltage to join our team in McLean, Virginia!

Work Schedule:
Regular Schedule: 1:30 PM- 10:00 PM Monday-Friday
(5:30 AM- 2:00 PM Monday-Friday during training period)

Essential Responsibilities:

Inspect, repair, replace, install, adjust, maintain, and make necessary tests on all medium and low voltage 15KV, 4160V, 480V and 208V utility systems, equipment, motors, MCC panels, generators, transformers, switchgears, substations, distribution systems.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Incumbents may work in conditions that require operating industrial machinery/power tools and motor vehicles. Additionally, incumbents may participate in work that requires walking, bending, squatting, and carrying materials throughout the facility. Workplace conditions necessitate following strict safety guidelines and the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Work tasks requiring the incumbent to lift weight more than 50 pounds requires two or more persons.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee may perform on an occasional to regular basis while performing functions of this job. The work environment characteristics describe here are representative of those an employee may encounter on an occasional to regular basis while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these functions.
The Government has full and complete control over granting, denying, withholding, or terminating security clearances for Contractor employees. Decisions on clearance requirements for positions will ultimately be decided by the customer based on access and requirements. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure these decisions are approved and executed based on the customers guidance.
NOTE: The job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be assigned other job-related duties, within the classification, to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Journeyman Electrician license.
• Possess a strong background in industrial and commercial electrical apparatus and control circuitry maintenance.
• Possess a strong background in low voltage switchgear maintenance and repair.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with electrical test equipment.
• Ability to write as well as comprehend written and oral instructions
• A willingness to work rotational shifts if necessary, including days, evenings, and nights, as well as overtime, weekends, and holidays, as required.
• Possess knowledge of current NEC regulations.

Security Clearance Required:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.

Minimum Education:

High school, technical school, apprenticeship, trade school graduate or equivalent required.

Minimum Years of Experience:

Eight years' experience in the electrical trade in maintenance and/or construction required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master electrician license.
• NFPA-70E Training.
• OSHA 10 Training.
• CPR Training.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position.As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum's role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities:

• 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 his/her job. Qualified appli