High Voltage Electrician, GT1 - Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation

Strong medical benefits

401k plan

Learning opportunities

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A research and engineering laboratory is seeking a High Voltage Electrician to operate and maintain high voltage electrical systems, including troubleshooting, installation, and repair tasks. Candidates should have a Journeyman's electrical license or equivalent qualifications and at least 5 years of experience. Knowledge of safety practices and ability to work non-standard hours are required. Opportunities for career advancement and flexible working arrangements available, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as an Electrical Tradesperson.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOE Q-level security clearance.
• Experience with high voltage systems exceeding 600VAC.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot high voltage electrical systems.
• Operate and utilize insulated boom trucks.
• Perform installation and repair of electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical systems operation

Troubleshooting

Use of Personal Protective Equipment

High voltage testing

Communication skills

Education

Journeyman's electrical license or equivalent education

Completion of a 4-year state approved apprenticeship

Job description

High Voltage Electrician, GT1 - Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories

What Your Job Will Be Like

We are seeking a High Voltage Electrical Tradesperson. On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Operate and maintain Sandia's 115 KV, 46 KV, 12.47 KV, and 5 KV distribution and transmission systems, including all associated Master Unit Substations, 5 KV & 15 KV switches, feeders (both overhead and underground).
• Operate/utilize insulated boom trucks and Digger Derrick trucks.
• Position may require Commercial Driver's License.
• Obtain and analyze job information to layout, install, modify, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain facility electrical systems.
• Work on low voltage single and multiphase distribution, lighting, control systems, associated fixtures, and components.
• This position requires ability to work weekends and non‑standard hours as needed.

As a condition of employment, Metal Trades positions are represented by the Metal Trades Council (MTC) and represented employees must pay the monthly 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.
• Utilize a computerized database to maintain records and keep work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• May consult with other Tradespersons and provide direction to other employees as required.
• Lay out, install, modify, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain medium and high voltage electrical systems.
• Diagnose and correct malfunctions in complex electrical transmission and distribution systems and detect and mark all types of interior and exterior electrical utilities.
• Work involves bucket truck and digger‑derrick pole truck operation.
• Perform switching procedures and techniques; conduct high voltage testing procedures; and use cable splicing and HV termination techniques.
• Perform work using industry‑standard safety practices, techniques, and sequences for determining the de‑energization of high voltage circuits; installation and removal of grounding clusters; demonstrate knowledge of test equipment to troubleshoot high voltage electrical circuits; work with facilities/construction engineers to evaluate, plan, and coordinate utility spotting activities.
• Must have experience in the construction of HV equipment/systems and an understanding of the associated hazards involved. Must have working knowledge of SNL's high voltage electrical transmission and distribution systems and complete SNL's High Voltage Mentorship Program.
• Obtain the mobile crane certification.
• Lay out, install, modify, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain specialized facilities, electrical fire alarm systems, intrusion alarm systems, inverters, emergency lights, overhead doors, vehicle gates and building grounding and distribution systems including transfer switches and standby/emergency generator systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair communication systems, control and alarm systems, and associated computer equipment interfaces.
• Responsibilities include thermographic scanning, 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 including infrared thermography, communications transmission system test equipment, and three‑point ground resistivity meters.
• Work on complex electrical, electronic, and electromechanical systems, circuits, and devices associated with facility and process equipment.
• Diagnose and correct malfunctions in electrical systems, circuits, and components.
• 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.

This position may have to work swing shift (2:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 hours daily).

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience working on electrical systems above 600VAC.
• Journeyman's EE 98J Electrical license or equivalent education and hands‑on experience.
• Requirements include completion of a 4‑year State approved electrical apprenticeship program or equivalent.
• Typical experience includes minimum of 3‑5 years as a fully qualified Electrical Tradesperson and can obtaining a journeyman's license.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, an excellent attendance record, and punctuality.
• Ability to lead the work of other related craft workers.

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

Electrical Preventive, Predictive, Corrective Maintenance, and Mechanical Fire Suppression Department. This includes High Voltage, Fire Alarm Detection and Reporting Systems, Street Lighting, Power Metering, Low Voltage Building Preventative Maintenance, Emergency Lighting/Inverters, Intrusion Alarm System support, Electrically operated roll‑up doors, gates, and Standby Generators.

About Sandia

• 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, 4/10 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

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 Q‑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 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, veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

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.