ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIAL CONTROL MECHANIC.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers seeks a skilled Electronic Industrial Control Mechanic to handle electrical work on land and floating plant. You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems from 120 to 600 volts, interpret blueprints, and work from complex schematics.

The role requires relevant training or certifications, a valid driver's license, and ability to deploy away from home for several months.

Qualifications

• Two years of classroom training in Electrical Theories including National Electrical Code.
• Background investigation may be required; DOT rules and USACE ER 690-1-1218 apply.
• Pre-employment and annual physical and a skills assessment exam may be required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. State driver's license.
• Work may involve shifts, overtime, and temporary deployments.

Responsibilities

• Install new electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls and equipment, including secondary distribution lines and circuits.
• Determine, arrange and place distribution panels, boxes, circuits, fittings, connections and controls.
• Repair electrical equipment including AC/DC circuits from 120V to 600V (3-phase and single-phase).
• Interpret complex sketches, schematics, drawings, blueprints and specifications.
• Drive trucks up to 1-ton capacity to transport tools, parts and materials.

Skills

Electrical theory

National Electrical Code

Education

Diploma/certificate/degree in Electronics or Industrial Controls Technology

Master or Journeyman Electrician

QMED-any rating

QMED-Electrician

QMED Electrician/Refrigerating Engineer

Job description

Duties

• Responsible for all the electrical work, both on land and the floating plant.
• Installs new electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment to include secondary distribution lines and circuits.
• Determines, arranges, and places distribution panels, boxes, circuits, fittings, connections, and controls.
• Makes adjustments and major and minor repairs to the following electrical equipment such as, Alternating and direct current power and lighting circuits; AC circuits from 120 volts to 600 volts both 3 phases and single phase.
• Interprets complicated electronic and hard-copy job sketches, schematic wiring diagrams, construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Drives trucks up to and including 1-ton capacity, to transport tools, parts, and Materials around the yard and on public roads.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must possess 1 of the following: Diploma/certificate/degree in Electronics or Industrial Controls Technology, Certification/License of Master or Journeyman Electrician, QMED-any rating, QMED-Electrician, or QMED Electrician/ Refrigerating Engineer.
• This position is covered by the DOT rules and USACE ER 690-1-1218. May be subject to random alcohol and drug testing on an unannounced basis.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment and annual physical and a written skills assessment exam that may be repeated no more than annually.
• Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. State driver's license
• Minimum of two years classroom training and course work in Electrical Theories including National Electrical Code is required.
• Minimum of five years on the job training in Commercial and Industrial Electrical Environments is required.
• Minimum of two year’s experience in Electronic Controls such as variable frequency drives and relays is required.
• Employee may be required to serve up to 3 to 4 months continuous deployments per season. This could entail working away from home, on the river or other places for 3 to 4 months straight year after year.
• Work activities may frequently require work on second and third shifts up to 25%, overtime work, after-hours and on-call duties.
• Please see \"Additional Information\" section for addtional conditons

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the Education and/or Experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element)

Ability to do the work of a(n) ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIAL CONTROL MECHANIC ~ without more than normal supervision. I am skilled at applying standardized procedures and techniques to perform fabrication, installation, modification, overhaul, maintenance, and/or repair of electronic equipment of limited complexity such as subassemblies, printed circuit cards, and chassis. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Physical Effort: Incumbent performs work from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms and where the parts, equipment, or systems are in hand-to-reach places. Work requires the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in a tiring and uncomfortable position. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds.
• Working Conditions: Work is usually performed inside in well-lighted, heated, and ventilated areas. Occasionally, work may be performed outside subject to extremes of weather. When equipment is fixed in place, it is sometimes necessary to work in warehouse or industrial areas exposed to loud noises, heat or cold, fumes, etc. Incumbent is constantly exposed to the possibility of electrocution while working on AC and DC electrical systems. Incumbent is also exposed to drowning