Electrician

Scientific Research Corporation

North Charleston (SC)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Scientific Research Corporation seeks an experienced electrical maintenance technician to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in lab or field settings. You will read blueprints, perform wiring and circuitry work, and troubleshoot issues to ensure safe, efficient operation.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, testing components, and ensuring compliance with NEC and OSHA standards. Travel and security clearance requirements apply given government contracting work.

Qualifications

  • 2–5 years hands-on experience in industrial maintenance or commercial electrical work.
  • Ability to read blueprints and technical diagrams.
  • Wiring and circuitry installation and repair.
  • Diagnose electrical malfunctioning using meters and diagnostic tools.
  • Experience with diesel generator operations.

Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment in lab or field settings.
  • Read blueprints and technical diagrams to plan wiring and repairs.
  • Test components, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety regulations.
  • Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues to keep systems operating safely and efficiently.

Skills

Blueprint reading
Electrical work
Troubleshooting
Diesel generators
Master Electrician

Education

Master Electrician certification

Tools

Multimeters
Diagnostic tools

Job description

Description
  • Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment in lab or field settings
  • Reading blueprints and technical diagrams, performing wiring and circuitry work, and troubleshooting electrical issues to ensure systems operate safely and efficiently
  • Testing components, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with electrical codes and safety regulations

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Requirements
  • Strong technical and mechanical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of electrical systems and tools
  • System Maintenance: Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on motors, pumps, valves, and automated machinery
  • Electrical Work: Install, test, and repair wiring, circuit breakers, control panels, and power distribution units
  • Troubleshooting: Diagnose malfunctions in mechanical and electrical components using multimeters and diagnostic tools
  • Blueprint Reading: Interpret technical manuals, electrical schematics, and mechanical blueprints to plan repairs
  • Follow National Electrical Code (NEC), OSHA rules, and lockout/tagout safety standards
Desired Skills
  • Typically 2 to 5 years of hands-on experience in industrial maintenance or commercial electrical work
  • Read blueprints and technical diagrams
  • Perform hands on wiring and circuitry work
  • Troubleshoot electrical issues to ensure systems operate safely and efficiently
  • Experience with diesel generator operations
  • Certified Master Electrician
  • Knowledge of diesel generator operations
Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET / SCI LEVEL with CI POLY ELIGIBILITY

Travel Requirements
  • 20% to start first year, 40% second year and beyond
About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

Scientific Research Corporation endeavors to make www.scires.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact jobs@scires.com for assistance. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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