MFC Electrician

Battelle Energy Alliance; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 86,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA

401(k) with employer contribution and

Paid time off

Employee Education Program

Comprehensive Relocation Package

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking an Electrician to join the MFC Maintenance team in Idaho Falls. The role performs preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on electrical systems and components in a nuclear facility context, following safety and human performance principles.

The ideal candidate has a Journeyman Electrician license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to obtain a DOE L clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Journeyman Electrical license required; Idaho licensure if not from Idaho.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE 'L' level clearance (US citizenship).
• Within 12 months of hire, complete ES&H training and radiological worker qualifications if assigned.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant electrical equipment and systems.
• Operate conduit bending, wiring fabrication, and electrical tools.
• Assist planning and procurement for parts and spares.
• Provide on‑the‑job training and improve work order documentation.

Skills

Journeyman electrician

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Electrical license

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring an Electrician to work on our MFC Maintenance team. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our Materials and Fuels Complex with every Friday off.

In this position, you will perform maintenance (corrective, preventive, predictive, routine, and troubleshooting) on electrical systems and components in a safe, efficient, and compliant manner in accordance with company and facility procedures and policies including the usage of human performance principles (HPI).

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant specific electrical equipment and systems including HVAC, GFCI's, motors and generators, battery banks and chargers, switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, voltage regulators, electronic governors, cranes and hoists, variable frequency drive control, lighting systems, and various power systems and controls. May include installation, modifications, and repairs on nuclear facility equipment and components.
• Operate electrical conduit bending equipment, wiring fabrication, installation, basic hand, portable power, and shop equipment and tools.
• Install, remove, and perform corrective maintenance on electrical raceways and protective devices. Install, connect, terminate, inspect, maintain, repair, and remove conductors.
• Rack low and medium voltage breakers in and out of service.
• Obtain and use drawings, blueprints, schematics, and vendor data to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, relays, and equipment.
• Assist planner in ordering and obtaining parts needed for repairs and PMs as well as spare parts.
• Participate in work order planning, procedure reviews, and walkdowns and provides valuable information throughout the work control and execution process as assigned. Recommend to the planner on hazard identification, hazard mitigation, technical information, task sequencing, resource requirements, equipment requirements, and other information to produce a work document that can be used in the field to accomplish the identified work scope.
• Attend safety and other training as directed by the training schedule and supervisor.
• Provide on-the-job training to other craftsmen as requested by maintenance management.
• Provide feedback to the foreman on any training needs or improvements that are needed to drive better performance and identifying any opportunities for improvement.
• Provide feedback to the Planning Manager and/or Planning Lead on any recommended improvements to the work order documentation process.
• Plan, implement, and complete special projects within area of expertise assigned by the foreman.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent and a current Journeyman Electrical license. If the license is not from the State of Idaho, state licensure must be obtained before starting work.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE 'L' level clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Within 12 months of hire, complete required ES&H training to carry out assigned responsibilities.
• Depending on assignment, within 3 months of hire, complete Radiological Worker I and/or II Qualification requirements and maintain qualification for duration of employment.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Two years' experience as a journeyman electrician.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, climb ladders, work at heights, and in confined spaces. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions:

The work environment includes an office, buildings, and a field environment. The field environment may include exposure to adverse weather, working in high traffic areas, potential exposure to hazardous chemicals/waste, and noisy and/or loud equipment. Field work may include working with hazards involving the use of ladders, stairs, confined spaces, power tools and equipment which subjects the employee to mechanical and electrical hazards, moving vehicles, and heavy equipment. Position requires use of protective clothing and respirator as needed. Position requires irregular hours/overtime, shifts greater than 8 hours/day, and working alone.

Job Information:

• Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our Materials and Fuels Complex with every Friday off.
• The starting pay for this position is $41.45/hr. The fully qualified pay is $47.86/hr. (Rate can vary based upon individual work location, clearances, and qualifications. Rates are accurate for current posting and subject to change. These are bargaining unit positions.)
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.