Industrial Maintenance Electrician V - Journeyman

Amentum; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Electrician V to join our operations & maintenance team in Chandler, AZ. This role provides advanced expertise in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, servicing, and documenting electrical and control needs for HVAC units, CNC production equipment, conveyors, motors, and lighting systems.

The ideal candidate will program ladder logic PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, GE, etc.), work with VFDs and instrumentation, and mentor technicians while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• State Electrical Journeyman License required.
• Experience in industrial electrical maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs electrical equipment and control circuits from 24V to 480V AC.
• Calibrates instrumentation equipment and controls for optimum performance.
• Operates and troubleshoots PLCs and HMI, and maintains documentation in CMMS.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State Electrical Journeyman License

Tools

CMMS (Maximo/MP2)

PLC troubleshooting tools

VFDs and motor control hardware

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Electrician V to join our operations & maintenance team.

This position is responsible for providing an advanced level of expertise in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, servicing, and documenting the electrical and controls needs of equipment and systems related to HVAC units for CNC production equipment, conveyors, motors, lighting systems, control circuits, VFDs, PLCs, conveyors, cranes, and hoists.

Must have the ability to maintain, improve, and participate in developing control systems, programming ladder logic / PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Wago, GE, MicroLogix, ControlLogix, PLC-5) and HMI. Works with controls and instrumentation such as thermocouples and transducers, as well as primary voltages up to and including 480v.

Provides instruction, mentors and trains less skilled technicians as needed. Effectively communicates with the site management team and the customer to understand requirements, solve electrical problems, and provide solutions to manufacturing problems.

The Industrial Maintenance Electrician V must have the ability to identify and correct any safety-related issues and perform independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures. General Maintenance of equipment will also be required.

Responsibilities

• Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required.
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs electrical equipment and control circuits from 24v up to and including 480V AC, electro-mechanical test devices, instrumentation devices, PLCs / ladder logic controllers, and variable frequency drives as necessary.
• Calibrates instrumentation equipment and controls for optimum performance.
• Procures parts from crib systems, OEM, or authorized vendors.
• Identifies and documents cost savings.
• Assures work conforms to NEC guidelines.
• Utilizes the building automation system to track building conditions and the operation of facilities equipment.
• Utilizes strong electrical and mechanical skills in order to complete assignments.
• Performs preventive maintenance as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Responds and provides service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Recommends measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Understands company policies and enforces safety regulations.
• Operates various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
• Maintains a strict schedule in order to be successful in the assignment yet demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• Five years of experience performing electrical maintenance in an industrial environment or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher.
• State Electrical Journeyman License

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree in industrial technology or certificate from an industrial electrical course
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing 480V 3 phase.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical issues on cranes and hoists
• Experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing VFD’s, Allen Bradley PLC’s, Allen Bradley RS Logix Software.
• Experience installing rigid conduit and EMT up to 3 inches
• Working knowledge of NEC, sizing wire and transformers, calculating conduit fill.
• Experience troubleshooting and replacing 3 phase motors up 60hp.
• Experience with a CMMS or Maintenance Management System (i.e. Maximo, MP2, etc.)
• NFPA-70E training preferred.

Additional Information

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position may require a valid Driver’s License.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
• This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
• This position may require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.

Physical Requirements

• Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement.
• Some tasks will require the ability to walk extensively throughout facilities during a workday.
• Requires the ability to climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs as needed during a workday.
• Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat, kneel, reach/stretch, and move in a 90-degree fashion during workday.
• Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.
• Requires ability to read and understand information contained in a variety of documents or displayed on a computer screen.
• Requires ability to use a variety of office equipment and to operate a computer keyboard to access data bases, to send/receive messages and to prepare documents.
• Requires ability to attend meetings throughout the site and potentially travel to other Amentum, customer and/or vendor locations in the area, as well as some air travel to more distant locations.
• Requires the ability to communicate with others on the telephone and in one-on-one or group discussions, meetings and presentations.
• Demonstrated fluency in computer use including the full Microsoft product line.
• Requires some moving of light to medium weight materials into desks, filing cabinets and other storage locations.
• Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.

Special Requirements

• Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
• Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained.

Compensation Details

$44.00

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

09/15/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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