GT1 Electrical Breaker Testing, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM, seeks an Electrical Tradesperson to maintain and test low voltage electrical distribution systems and associated equipment. You will inspect, test, calibrate, and troubleshoot circuit breakers, safety switches, transformers, and related devices while following strict safety standards and DOE clearance requirements.

Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, maintaining documentation, and supporting multiple electrical

Qualifications

• Perform required periodic testing and maintain required records.
• Use PPE and test equipment for confirmation of de-energization of electrical circuits.
• Devise tests, fabricate assemblies or troubleshoot and keep work areas clean and orderly.
• Diagnose and correct malfunctions in electrical systems, circuits and equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q clearance.

Responsibilities

• Test circuit breakers, safety switches, transformers, VFDs, motor starters to NETA standards.
• Lay out, install, modify, troubleshoot, repair and maintain specialized facilities and distribution systems.
• Support various electrical trade disciplines on an as-needed basis.
• Perform preventative maintenance and testing of building electrical systems.
• Work amid complex electrical, electronic and electromechanical systems and devices.

Skills

Electrical testing

Circuit breakers

Safety PPE

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Low voltage distribution

Education

State approved electrical apprenticeship program or equivalent

Tools

Insulation resistance tester

Digital multimeter

Circuit tracers

Job description

What Your Job Will Be Like

Power up your career and make a tangible impact every day as part of a skilled team dedicated to maintaining and advancing essential electrical systems.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Test and perform maintenance on low voltage circuit breakers.
• Help maintain inventory of circuit breakers.
• Ensure circuit breaker testing equipment is properly cared for and maintained.
• Prepare breaker testing equipment for calibration.
• Perform preventative maintenance and testing of building electrical systems.
• As a condition of employment, Metal Trades positions are represented by the Metal Trades Council (MTC) and employees must pay monthly membership dues or agency fee.

Qualifications We Require

• Perform required periodic testing of systems and utilize a computerized database to maintain required records.
• Perform work using industry standard safety practices such as: proper use and inspection of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and test equipment for confirmation of the de-energization of electrical circuits including but not limited to insulation resistance tester, digital multi-meter, and circuit tracers.
• Devise tests, fabricate assemblies, or troubleshoot as necessary, and keep work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• May consult with other Tradespersons and provide direction to other employees as required.
• Diagnose and correct malfunctions in electrical systems, circuits, and equipment.
• Must have working knowledge of SNL's Low Voltage Electrical Distribution systems.
• Will perform appropriate, auxiliary, or related duties in the general area of work activity necessary to accomplish the above.
• Will support various electrical trade disciplines on an as needed basis.
• Test circuit breakers, safety switches, transformers, VFDs, motor starters to NETA standards.
• Lay out, install, modify, troubleshoot, repair and maintain specialized facilities, distribution systems including transfer switches and standby/emergency generator systems.
• Responsibilities include diagnosing and correcting malfunctions in highly specialized electrical and electronic test equipment, and electromechanical circuits and devices associated with facility and process equipment and test equipment.
• Work on complex electrical, electronic and electromechanical systems, circuits, and devices associated with facility and process equipment.
• Test circuit breakers, safety switches, transformers, VFDs, motor starters to NETA standards.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q clearance.

Qualifications We Desire

• Certification or training in the testing and maintenance of electrical circuit breakers.
• Experience in the proper use and operation of circuit breaker testing equipment.
• Requirements include completion of a State approved electrical apprenticeship program or equivalent.
• Typical experience includes minimum of 3-5 years as a fully qualified Electrical Tradesperson and can obtain a journeyman's license.
• The successful candidate must be able to work either independently, or as a member of a team and have leadership skills, and good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Punctuality, and a solid attendance record.
• Knowledge of how a Behavior Based Safety system functions works to help reduce injuries and provide a safer workplace.
• Active Department of Energy "L" or "Q" clearance.
• Ability to work overtime and be on-call.

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

About Our Team

The Electrical Maintenance Department is responsible for the maintenance and operation of Sandia/NM's electrical and fire protection systems. This department consists of teams who perform Electrical Breaker Testing & Maintenance, Predictive and Preventative Maintenance on High Voltage and Low Voltage Building systems, Inspection Testing and Maintenance of Fire Alarm & Fire Protection Systems as well as maintenance of Street and Building Lighting, Power Metering, Emergency Lighting/Inverters, Intrusion Alarm System, Electrically operated roll-up doors, gates and Standby Generators.

About Sandia

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

Security Clearance

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO

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

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Essential Functions

If offered the position, you may be required to demonstrate your fitness to perform certain physical aspects of the position, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.