Electrician

Amentum

Essential Responsibilities:

Installs, modifies, repairs, maintains, troubleshoots loads and tests new and installed equipment including secondary distribution lines and circuits used to supply distribution panels, switch gear, power and control circuits, electrical intrusion alarms, and cathodic protection systems. Be responsible for all electrical systems beginning with the main distribution panel downstream of the substations. To install, inspect, maintain and repair, primary and secondary circuits and equipment in facilities to include motors and motor control circuits. To be able to perform routine operational checks, using operational manuals at a minimum, and repair as required to ensure the electrical distribution system is operational and properly phased and balanced. Will need to follow safety measures IAW Air Force Electrical Explosive Safety (4E-F37/645-F21 (MC).

Knowledgeable of high intensity lighting systems, and related equipment. Working from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and determines the routing placement, type, size, gauge, balance load, continuity, and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems, equipment, and controls. Skilled in installing underground cable and conduit, running overhead wire and conduit to attach cross arms making electrical connection by splicing and/or other methods. Ability to install street lighting circuits, lamps, and related hardware. Determines size, type and gauge of wiring coupling, conduits, relays, etc., effects necessary repairs and modifications. Must know and apply the principles, materials, and safety standards applicable to the electrical trade: including interpretation of plans, blueprints and engineering designs: use of tools and test equipment and ability to plan and competently accomplish assigned duties. Calculates motor protection in control circuits and determines overload sizes and required phase protection. Troubleshoots sub panels to determine and correct load balance on phases. Tests electrical circuits for resistance, current, and potential difference.

Must have a minimum of five (5) years experience in the electrical power generation field. Will be responsible for managing resources and activities devoted to installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical power generating and control systems. Will have knowledge of: Principles of electronics and electricity, including generation, conversion, transformation, distribution, and utilization; types, capacity, and purpose of low voltage circuits, circuit breakers, switches (automatic/manual type), fuses, regulators, relays, instruments, and meters associated with electric generation and distribution; interpreting instrument and meter readings; wiring diagrams, schematics, drawings and technical publications; techniques of operating and maintaining internal combustion engines, generators, generating plants, distribution panels, and accessory equipment; use and purpose of test equipment; safety rules and practices; grounding practices, environmental policies; principles of management; and operation and repair of electrical power production systems. Experience with operating and maintaining generators ranging from 5 to 4,300 kilowatts desired. Other duties as assigned.