Electrical Wireman 2 of 6

Amentum company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amentum seeks a licensed Journeyman Electrician to wire, terminate and interpret electrical drawings for complex outages at the Johnson Space Center site in Houston. You will work independently or with a team to complete critical tie-ins while adhering to NEC codes and safety standards.

Candidates must hold a Texas Journeyman license, pass a background check and drug screen, and have the ability to work from blueprints andDescriptions.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Texas Journeyman Electrical License required.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and electrical safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Wire, terminate and read electrical drawings for complex tie-ins and outages.
• Perform wiring at Johnson Space Center as assigned by Amentum.
• Ensure quality, safety and cleanliness on work sites.

Skills

Journeyman Electrician

NEC Knowledge

Wiring & Termination

Blueprint Reading

Safety Training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas State Electrical License (Journeyman)

Job description

Position Title: Electrical: Wireman

Company Conformance Statement

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Employees are required to:

• Comply with all applicable safety- and health-related rules, regulations, and procedures;
• Work safely themselves and help their teammates work safely;
• Assist supervisors and managers in identifying and mitigating potentially hazardous conditions; and
• Help the organization maintain a safe and healthy workplace.

Purpose of the Position

Electrician must be able to wire, terminate and understand electrical drawings and work independently or as an integrated team to complete complex critical electrical tie-ins and outages

Principal Responsibilities of the Position

• Licensed Electrical: Wireman Journeyman, as assigned by Amentum, at the Johnson Space Center worksite.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Must be able to pass a Pre-Employment background questionnaire.
• Referral must provide documentation to support journeyman qualifications.
• Insuring quality and completeness of work as well as insuring areas worked are clean, neat and ready for Customers’ needs when complete.
• Must be able to pass a full respirator physical and be willing/able to wear a respirator on first day and first try.
• Must be able to complete assigned tasks in a reasonable amount of time determined by foreman.
• Must have clean, neat, and professional appearance.
• Referral must provide documentation to support background (i.e. transcript of education and safety related training).
• Must be able to work independently or as an integrated team to complete complex critical electrical tie-ins and outages.
• Good working knowledge of NEC codes.
• Underground installations.
• Install receptacle & all forms of GFCI circuits.
• Wire pulling, wire terminations, and be willing to learn JSC outage procedures.
• Relay functions
• Use of Hydraulic crimper
• Wire up Start/stop station
• Must be self-motivated and willing to work from descriptions and blue prints.
• Must have a good attitude and be willing to work with other craftsmen.
• Must have a Texas State Electrical License (Journeyman Card).
• Must have, and maintain, a valid Driver’s License.
• Should be first-aid, CPR, and AED trained.
• Good attendance and punctuality required.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen in order to obtain required NASA badge.
• Must be able to provide a certified Birth Certificate (with state seal), U.S. Passport, or INS Citizenship documents.
• Must have the ability to communicate the English language, both verbally and written, in an effective manner, as well as read and understand English for work and training purposes.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED, or 5 years relevant experience.
• Must have and maintain Electrical license.
• Must be able to pass a Pre-Employment background check and drug screen test.
• Clean, neat, and professional personal appearance.

Special Knowledge and Skills Required

• Prior motor controls experience, 120-volt ac, 24-volt ac, and 24-volt dc controls systems.
• Must have prior knowledge of Delta and Wye voltage power distribution systems, including 480/277 VOLT AC 3 phase, 208/120 Volt AC 3 phase, and 240/120-volt single phase, installation of switchgear, motor control centers, panel boards, transformers, branch circuits, lighting, and three-way lighting circuits.
• Must have prior knowledge of electrical conduit systems, supporting conduit systems, and cable tray systems (UNISTRUT, EMT, RIGID, PLASTIBOND, PVC, FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT, and LIQUID TIGHT FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT).

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Dexterity to operate office and field equipment as required by the position.
• In good physical shape/condition for climbing in and out of tight restricted working areas, as applicable.

Compensation Details:

40.75

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 vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

09/30/2026 - 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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