Electronic Technician Special Tooling Program

Pantex Plant; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pantex Plant in Amarillo, TX is seeking an Electronic Technician for the Special Tooling Program. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing, testing, and installing diverse electronic systems and equipment across the plant, including control circuits and instrumentation.

Candidates must read prints and schematics, work with low voltage DC controls, and maintain safety and regulatory compliance. DOE Order 426.2A experience is a plus, with opportunities for professional growth in a secure

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend applicable written and/or oral instructions.
• Must have experience with reading prints, sketches, electrical diagrams and schematics for control circuits.
• Must be trained or experienced in low voltage DC controls and general electrical circuitry.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, test, and install electronic equipment including computers, A/V, x-ray, laser, fiber optic and more.
• Maintain plant-wide systems and a wide range of pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, and mechanical equipment.
• Read and interpret prints and schematics for fabrication, installation, modification, and troubleshooting work.
• Ensure safety and compliance with applicable regulations and DOE orders.

Skills

Reading schematics

Electrical circuitry knowledge

Low voltage DC controls

Education

High School diploma or GED

AA degree in Electronic Technology or Instrumentation and Control

Job description

Location: Amarillo, TX - Pantex Plant

Job Title: Electronic Technician Special Tooling Program

Organization: Enabling Support & Services (51454302)

Essential Job Duties

• Troubleshoot, repair, test, and install all types of instrument and electronic equipment including but not limited to: computers, audio/video, x-ray equipment, laser, fiber optic, radio/communication, networking, scientific equipment, vacuum, numerically controlled equipment, alarm systems, Delta Control Systems, programmable logic controllers, pneumatic air handling systems, gauges, relief valves, transmitters, scales, control valves, and other miscellaneous machinery.
• Maintain various plant wide systems ranging from building controls to utility services.
• Maintenance on a large array of pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, and mechanical equipment.
• Responsible for knowledge of programming for low voltage direct current (DC) controls as well as a strong basis and working knowledge in general electrical circuitry.
• Must be proficient at reading prints, sketches, electrical diagrams and schematics of pneumatic, fluidic, electrical and electronic control circuits for the fabrication, installation, modification and troubleshooting work required of this craft.
• Uses all types of test equipment and related hand power tools in the removal, installation, repair, fabrication, calibration, adjustment of equipment.
• Prepares related reports, records, and requisitions as needed.
• Maintains related files and records as required.
• Assists in the inventory of equipment, tools, and parts.
• Responsible for the proper handling, maintenance, use, and accountability of all equipment, tools, and parts to which assigned.
• Ensures proper preparation, maintenance, and accountability of reports, requisitions, and other related data.
• Adheres to Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management.
• Maintains proficiency in the advancement of job-related electronics.
• Reports any irregularities which might violate Federal Communication Commission regulations and/or other related regulations.
• Adheres to all applicable safety and security standards.
• Responsible for maintaining a knowledge of applicable Federal, State, Department of Energy (DOE), Corporate and Plant rules, regulations, Labor Agreements and Plant-wide operating policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Required to attend and/or successfully complete training classes as determined by the Training and Development Technologies Department, through General Employee Training (Reference DOE Order 426.2), and Management.
• Participates in worker involvement including input to work planning and methods to identify hazards and controls.
• Understands a worker’s right to stop work when they feel their own or other’s personal safety is jeopardized.
• Attends all required safety meetings and training. Offers suggestions on improvements to the work environment.

Skills And Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to perform all duties and functions outlined above.
• Must meet initial employment requirements.
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend applicable written and/or oral instructions.
• Must be physically fit to perform the above job functions as determined by Medical Evaluation.
• Must have a valid State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• All qualifications, work history, training, and education to be verified by direct contact with former employers and/or documented proof. Ability to perform the functions involved will be determined by comprehensive interview and background evaluation to the satisfaction of line management.
• Each individual must have recent (within the last 3-year period) acceptable industrial experience in instrumentation and control or electronic equipment maintenance as noted below.
• Three years’ experience in the maintenance and repair of similar instrument or electronic equipment as stated in the paragraph above plus an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Electronic Technology or Instrumentation and Control from an accredited college, or training equivalent to the two years (AA degree) college requirement gained by taking courses acceptable to crafts supervision from a recognized trade school (Military schools included).

Education

High School diploma or General Equivalency Development (GED)

DOE Order 426.2A Requirements

In addition to the above requirements, the applicant must also meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., High School diploma, or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). DOE O 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref.

Functional Requirements

• Lifting or carrying {less than 51 pounds (or specify # of pounds _40_)
• Straight pulling or pushing (_1_hours/day)
• Reaching above shoulder level
• Repetitive motion of the wrist/forearm
• Walking (_2_hours/day)
• Standing (_2_hours/day)
• Repeated bending at the waist
• Repeated squatting
• Climbing with legs only (stairs)
• Climbing with arms and legs (ladder, etc.)
• Operation of motorized vehicle:
• Normal far vision in at least one eye correctable to 20/40 (20 feet)
• Near vision (must be able to read computer screen, manuscript, book etc, at approximately 13-16 inches from face)
• Depth perception (ability to tell how close or far an object is)
• Good hearing
• No evidence of current drug or alcohol abuse
• Ability to perform safety-sensitive duties

Environmental Factors

• Radiation exposure (plutonium, tritium, uranium)
• Works outdoors
• Radio frequency energy
• Ladders or scaffolding
• Around moving vehicles
• Prolonged or irregular hours
• Shift work – specify – Swing / Graves
• Isolated work assignments

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Notes

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

Requires Human Reliability Program (HRP) certification. If the successful candidate is not currently certified in the HRP, the certification process will be initiated upon assumption of the position. If the successful candidate is currently certified in the HRP, a review for HRP certification in the appropriate category will be performed by the hiring manager and the HRP Management Official, and the certification process in the appropriate category will be initiated upon assumption of the position.

Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to random selection for drug testing without advance notification.

Pantex is an equal opportunity employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. Such terms and conditions of employment include, but are not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. Pantex takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans; including disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active-duty wartime, or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.