Power Pro Technician

PAE Government Services Inc.; Alaska; On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum seeks an experienced Electrical Equipment Maintainer to operate, inspect, repair, and service electrical generating equipment, water systems, flood lights, air compressors, and aircraft arresting gear for USAF assets. Candidate will troubleshoot, interpret drawings, and ensure safety and quality standards across complex assets.

Preferred candidates have 1–3 years on similar equipment, read schematics, and can obtain Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Vocational/technical training, licenses, or certificates a plus.
• 1–3 years related experience preferred.
• Must be able to obtain Public Trust U.S. Government Clearance.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and perform inspections.

Responsibilities

• Examine electrical equipment and systems for damage, corrosion and operation.
• Connect and utilize test equipment including voltmeters, ammeters, megohmmeters and oscilloscopes.
• Edit and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot.
• Operate, maintain and service power distribution systems and equipment.
• Prepare documentation and perform scheduled maintenance per USAF directives.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Test equipment operation

Schematic interpretation

Maintenance planning

Equipment inspection

Education

High school diploma

Tech training/certificates a plus

Tools

Voltmeter

Ammeter

Megohmmeter

Oscilloscope

Conduit threading machine

Job description

Purpose and Scope

Operates, maintains, tests, repairs, services, and stores electrical generating equipment, water distribution systems, flood lights, air compressors, and aircraft arresting systems. Performs required inspections and scheduled maintenance, troubleshoots repair situations and performs other maintenance on all assigned equipment. Ensure compliance with the Performance Work Statement.

Essential Responsibilities

Examine electrical equipment and systems for damage, corrosion and operation. Connects and utilize test equipment and meters such as voltmeters, ammeters, megohmmeters and oscilloscopes. Uses common hand tools, tubing and conduit benders, hand and motor operated conduit threading machines, soldering irons and grounding systems. Erects, repairs and services electrical power distribution systems and equipment. Operates, maintains, tests, repairs, services, and stores electrical generating equipment, water distribution systems, flood lights, air compressors, and aircraft arresting systems. Bench checks repairable components, subassemblies, and solid‑state components by using test equipment, load banks, and other equipment as may be required by technical data. Tests require gauges and meters to assure accuracy and reliability. Interprets electrical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and maintenance malfunction data related to assigned equipment to prevent potential systems failure. Analyzes malfunctions by inspection, observation of operation, and use of test equipment. Repairs, inspects, fabricates, cleans, operates, maintains, corrosion controls, reconstitutes, and prepares assets/equipment air/sea/road haul shipments in accordance with USAF and company directives. Performs required inspections and scheduled maintenance, troubleshoots repair situations, and perform other maintenance on all assigned equipment. Interprets electrical drawings, schematics, and blueprints. Conform to USAF and company safety, hazardous material and quality standards. Performs maintenance in accordance with USAF and company directives. Assists in the erection, construction and operation of Bare Base power generation and associated equipment to support real world exercises and contingencies. Performs servicing and/or maintenance of in‑use assets as required. Ensures all tools, personal protective equipment and clothing issued remain safe, secure and serviceable, reporting any deficiencies. Prepares and completes documentation including Work Orders, USAF Supply and update Maximo. Operates material handling equipment as required. Inspect Hazardous Materials within the assigned work center and coordinates with the appropriate office for the disposal of HAZMAT when required. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Vocational/technical training, licenses, or certificates a plus. One (1) to three (3) years related experience. Experience working on Air Force Base Expeditionary Airfield Resources (BEAR). Primary and Secondary Power Equipment training a plus. Able to read electrical schematics and perform technical inspections a plus. Forklift experience may be required. Must be able to inspect, repair, and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment. Position may require domestic and international travel. Must be able speak, read, and write English. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust U.S. Government Clearance. NOTE: U.S Citizenship is required to obtain Public Trust Clearance.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

Most positions involve work typical of office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting with occasional use of computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines. Some positions involve work in environments (e.g., shipboard, labs, outside locations, etc.) where mechanical equipment, etc. is installed, tested, analyzed/monitored, operated, and/or maintained. Equipment may be loud and noisy or have exposed moving components. Such positions may involve routine lifting up to 50 pounds, regular handling, grasping, kneeling and carrying, and constant use of vision and mental alertness is required. This classification may include managing hazardous material or other environmental responsibilities.

Other Responsibilities

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self‑aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams. Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities. Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits

This is an hourly, overtime‑eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

Compensation Details

Hourly 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.

Applicant Information and EEO

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

We encourage you to check on the status of your current job applications with us. You can also search for a list of our current job openings and see if there are any new positions that might be a good fit for you. Thank you for continued interest in employment with Amentum. For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients. Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA. Find us online at https://www.amentum.com/ If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please complete our Accommodation Request. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. If you need assistance, please reach out to [e-mail] EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans Labor Laws Posters Amentum has become aware of unauthorized individuals who are falsely using the Amentum name and /or logo in an attempt to solicit fees from potential job seekers. These deceptive and unauthorized individuals are soliciting money, promising placement in a position with Amentum. Please note any communication requesting any amount of money in exchange for employment with Amentum is fraudulent. These communications do not originate from Amentum and are not associated with the recruitment process.

Fraud Notice

Amentum and its affiliates never charge candidates fees or payments of any kind in order to secure employment. As a precaution, we recommend you do not disclose personal or financial details to anyone as a response to an unsolicited email, social media, or dating website request. Amentum will never as ask for a placement fee or any other fee to expedite the hiring process. If you are contacted by anyone offering employment with Amentum, you should never be asked to pay a fee for recruiting. Amentum personnel will always send email from an identifiable corporate account (ending in @amentum.com) and never from a public email account like Yahoo!, Google, Gmail, or Hotmail. If you are contacted regarding a fraudulent employment proposal, we encourage you to alert your local law enforcement agency/police authority. To read more about Amentum’s commitment to ethics, please click here.