Journeyman Electrician - Wind Tunnel Drives

HX5 Sierra, LLC.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA Glenn Research Center is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to provide electrical installation and maintenance support for Wind Tunnel Drives. Work involves reading detailed schematics, bending conduit, pulling wiring, and installing panels and raceways across facilities operating at multiple voltages.

Responsibilities include motor meggering, lighting systems, and safe operation of lifting equipment. The position requires shift work and overtime as needed, with a strong emphasis on safety

Qualifications

• Completion of a 4-year State approved apprenticeship with Journeyman license and 2 years additional experience.
• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or vocational electrical program.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70E standards.
• Ability to read detailed prints and schematics with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work all assigned shifts and overtime.
• Team communication skills and safety consciousness.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electrical systems from schematics, bend conduit, pull wiring, install panels and raceways, and support motor-driven equipment and lighting.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Prints & schematics

Industrial control systems

Safety conscious

Team player

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Vocational electrical program

Tools

JLGs & man lifts

Cranes

Job description

Journeyman Electrician - Wind Tunnel Drives

Location: US-OH-Cleveland

Experience: 5 years

Type of Position: Regular Full-Time

Level: Skilled Trade/Journey Level

Visa Requirements: Citizen only

Overview

The Test Facilities Operation, Maintenance and Engineering (TFOME) team at the NASA Glenn Research Center provides engineering and technical services in the aeronautics, space power and propulsion test facilities. We are currently seeking Journeyman Electrician candidate to provide electrical installation and maintenance services to support our Wind Tunnel Drives that operate at a broad range of voltages.

Responsibilities

The Journeyman Electrician will provide electrical installation and maintenance services to a wide variety of research test facilities that operate at a broad range of voltages. Duties include working from detailed electrical schematics and prints, bending of electrical conduit, pulling large and small gauge wiring, installing and modifying electrical panels, raceways, enclosures, motor driven equipment, motor meggering, lighting systems, and other associated electrical hardware and devices. Future training may be required to obtain a qualified operator status within a test facility. Work schedules will involve rotating shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

Completion of a 4-year State approved apprenticeship program with a Journeyman Electricians certificate and 2 years additional work experience; or equivalent journeyman level electrician experience that includes 6 years minimum of hands on experience in the electrical trade and 2 years of related technical instruction training that is verifiable by training records or certificates.

• Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, or graduate from a Vocational Trade School program in Electrical Technology.
• Candidate should have a good understanding of the current National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E Standards.
• Ability to work from detailed prints and schematics with minimum supervision and operate lifting equipment such as JLGs, man lifts, tow motors, cranes and able to work from ladders and scaffold and within confined spaces.
• Extensive understanding and background in Industrial Electrical Control Systems with strong troubleshooting experience.
• Ability and willingness to work ALL assigned shifts and overtime.
• The ability to communicate and work well with others in a team environment is a must.
• Safety conscience while performing all work duties.