Electrician - Low Voltage

PAE Government Services Inc.; St. Marys (GA); On-site; USD 41,426 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

PAE Government Services Inc. is seeking an Electrician, Low Voltage to support a government contract based in Kings Bay, Georgia. The ideal candidate will be responsible for installing, servicing, and repairing electrical equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial environments.

The position requires having a high school diploma or equivalent, certification in electrical maintenance, and the ability to work in compliance with safety standards. An hourly rate of $36.45 is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years verifiable experience as a journey-level electrician.
• CPR certified.
• Ability to work at heights using mechanical lifting devices.

Responsibilities

• Installs, services, and repairs electrical equipment in various environments.
• Replaces defective electrical components.
• Applies electrical theory to troubleshoot systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting ability

Ability to read blueprints

Knowledge of electrical testing instruments

Control wiring knowledge

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Certification from accredited technical school

Completion of a certified apprenticeship program

Tools

Standard tools of the trade

Job description

Position Summary

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Installs, services, and repairs 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 aspects of 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.

Safety, Quality & Procedure Compliance

• Conforms to Amentum's safety culture, completing required training, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees.
• Meets Quality Policy and customer satisfaction requirements as outlined in Amentum's Quality Management System documents.
• Reads, understands, and implements operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Certification from an accredited technical school's Electrical Maintenance Level 2 program, completion of a certified apprenticeship program with a minimum of 3 years experience, or a minimum of 2 years verifiable experience as a journey-level electrician in commercial and industrial plant electrical maintenance working with systems of 600 VAC and below.
• Proven ability to read and comprehend electrical blueprints and wiring schematics.
• Knowledge of and ability to use electrical testing instruments.
• Proven troubleshooting ability using a systematic approach for AC and DC electrical control systems, including motors, motor controls, transformers, switchgear, electrical panels, and other equipment.
• Strong background in control wiring and troubleshooting with basic knowledge of the NEC Table 310.16 wire size and conduit fill requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical designs, prepare and report on project status, and complete as-built drawings.
• Can work at heights with mechanical lifting devices up to 300 feet and be capable of obtaining a license to operate devices up to 132 feet.
• CPR certified.
• Wears hard-toed safety shoes meeting ASTM F2413-05 standards.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Possesses the standard tools of the trade.
• Subject to a government security investigation and must continually meet eligibility requirements for access to all areas of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, including maintaining a Secret U.S. Government clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Strongly preferred: AMMO-29 Certification (Electrical Explosive Safety for Naval Facilities).

Compensation

Hourly rate: $36.45

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, U.S. military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.