High-Voltage Electrician

Amentum company; St. Marys (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare benefits

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off 136 hours annually

12 paid holidays

Shift differentials and hazard pay

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Electrician, High Voltage based in Kings Bay, GA to support a government contract. You will perform journey-level duties on voltages above 600 volts, including 12.47 kV systems, and maintain electrical controls, transformers, and power distribution.

Your role requires safe Hot Glove work, operation from bucket trucks, and adherence to safety and security requirements, with potential holidays, weekends, and shift work. US Citizenship is required for clearance.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least one: High Voltage Apprenticeship or 2+ years journey-level HV experience.
• Familiar with electrical test equipment and HV systems.

Responsibilities

• Repair, troubleshoot, maintain, and replace HV controls, transformers, relays, breakers, and distribution equipment.
• Perform safe Hot Glove work on energized systems and operate from bucket trucks.
• Support maintenance of oil and air circuit breakers and power supply/control systems.
• Work holidays, weekends, and shift work as required.

Skills

High voltage experience

Electrical testing equipment

Bucket truck operation

CPR certification

Security clearance eligibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

High Voltage Apprenticeship Program

Tools

Electrical test equipment

High voltage distribution systems knowledge

Job description

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

Under general supervision, works at journey level performing duties associated with voltages above 600 volts. Must be familiar with safe working practices and requirements for Phasing and Hot Glove work on energized 12.47 kv systems and above.

Will repair, troubleshoot, maintain, and/ or replace electrical controls, motors, switches, general street and security lighting, transformers, relays, breakers, and associated overhead/ underground distribution manuals for maintenance of oil and air circuit breakers and AC/DC power supply and control systems. Must be willing to work holidays, weekends, and perform shift work. May perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Must have at least one of the following:
  • Completed a High Voltage Apprenticeship Program such as that offered by Jacksonville Electric Authority.
  • Verifiable work history while performing journey level work on High voltage generation and distribution systems of 12.47 kv and above for a minimum of two years.
• Must be familiar and knowledgeable with various types of electrical test equipment in the performance of routine maintenance/repair of associate High Voltage transmission and distribution equipment.
• Must be capable of performing safe Hot Glove work on all energized systems as required.
• Must have knowledge of switches, transformers, and their hookups.
• Will be required to work at various heights, including from a bucket truck.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Must possess the standard tools of the trade.
• Must always have and wear, hard toed safety shoes which meet ASTM F2413-05 standard.
• 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.

Key Purpose

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

Hourly Rate

• $42.08

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.

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