Electrician

Amentum; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Additional Leave

Shift Differential

Hazard Pay

Lead Pay

On-Call Pay

Safety Shoes

Prescription Safety Glasses

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Electrician, Low Voltage to support a government contract based at Kings Bay, Georgia. This journey-level role requires an apprenticeship or equivalent experience and involves installing, servicing, and repairing electrical systems in industrial environments.

Candidates must read blueprints, use testing instruments, and meet safety standards. Amentum offers competitive pay, shift differentials, hazard pay, and comprehensive benefits; Secret clearance eligibility is required

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must possess at least one of: Certification from Electrical Maintenance level 2; completion of an approved/certified apprenticeship with 3+ years in industrial electrical field; or minimum of 2 years verifiable journey-level experience in commercial/industrial electrical maintenance with 600 VAC and below.
• Must have proven ability to read and comprehend electrical blueprints and wiring schematics.
• Must have knowledge of and be able to use electrical testing instruments.
• Must have a proven troubleshooting ability with AC/DC control systems including motors, transformers, switchgear, panels.
• Ability to read NEC Table 310.16 and interpret wiring sizes and conduit fills.
• Ability to read electrical designs, prepare reports, and complete as-builts.
• Must be able to work at heights up to 300 feet; license to operate mechanical lifting devices up to 132 feet.

Responsibilities

• Installs, services, and repairs electrical equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial environments.
• Replaces defective circuit breakers, switches, fuses, and other wiring devices.
• Analyzes and troubleshoots electrical systems using knowledge of electrical theory.
• Follows blueprints, drawings, or other engineering specifications.
• Uses electrician's hand tools and testing instruments.
• Installs conduit using threading, cutting and bending equipment.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Amentum, a global leader in critical mission support, engineering, technology, and national security solutions, is seeking an Electrician, Low Voltage to support a government contract based in Kings Bay, Georgia.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Electrical journey-level position requires a well-rounded, highly trained, and experienced individual. With abilities usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship program and on-the-job experience.

• General duties include: installs, services, and repairs of electrical equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial environments.
• Replaces defective circuit breakers, switches, fuses, and other electrical wiring devices.
• Applies knowledge of electrical theory in analyzing and troubleshooting of electrical systems or equipment such as generators, transformers, switchboards, motors, motor controllers, circuit breakers, and conduit systems.
• Follows blueprints, drawings, or other relevant engineering specifications.
• Uses a variety of electrician's hand tools and testing and measurement instruments.
• Installs conduit using threading, cutting and bending equipment and tools.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Must possess at least one of the following:
  • Certification from an accredited technical school's Electrical Maintenance level 2 program
  • Completion of an approved/certified apprenticeship program with a minimum of (3) years working in the industrial electrical field
  • Minimum of two (2) years verifiable experience as journey-level Electrician in the field of commercial and industrial plant electrical maintenance working with systems of 600 VAC and below.
• Must have proven ability to read and comprehend electrical blueprints and wiring schematics.
• Must have knowledge of and be able to use electrical testing instruments.
• Must have a proven troubleshooting ability, using a systematic approach and the repair of AC and DC electrical control systems including motors, motor controls, transformers, switchgear, electrical panels, and other associated equipment.
• Must have strong background in control wiring and troubleshooting and basic knowledge High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret NEC Table 310.16 reproduces in the Ugly's manual wire size and conduit fill requirements and the ability to install as necessary.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical designs, prepare and report on electrical project status and complete as-builts.
• Must be able to work at heights with mechanical lifting devices (i.e man lifts) up to 300 feet.
• Must be capable of obtaining license to operatemechanical lifting devices up to and including 132 feet.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Must have and wear at all times, hard toed safety shoes which meet ASTM F2413-05 standards.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• Must possess the standard tools of the trade.
• Successful candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must continually meet eligibility requirements for access to all areas of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Strongly Preferred -AMMO-29 Certification (Electrical Explosive Safety for Naval Facilities)

Key Purpose

• Provides a list of agreed-upon union benefitsto include in job postings to support hiring efforts.

Main Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Health & Welfare: $15.42 per hour contributed to benefits (effective 12/01/25).
• 401(k): Company matches up to 6% of employee contributions.
• Paid Time Off: Starts at 2.62 hours per pay period (136 hours annually), with increases based on tenure.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays.
• Additional Leave: Includes bereavement and leave share programs.

Pay Premiums & Compensation Add-ons

• Shift Differential: Extra $1.75–$2.00/hour depending on shift start time.
• Hazard Pay: $3.00/hour for designated high-risk work areas.
• Lead Pay: Additional $2.25/hour for lead roles (temporary or permanent).
• On-Call Pay: Two hours of overtime pay per day when on call during off-days/holidays.

Safety & Equipment Benefits

• Safety Shoes: $175 annual allowance.
• Prescription Safety Glasses: Up to $250 annually (per policy).

Other Coverage

• Includes provisions for overtime, safety requirements, and additional contract-based benefits.

Compensation Details:

$36.45

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