Groton, CT, 06349, USA
2 days ago
Facilities Electrician
Do you envision a workplace where every team member works together to create an amazing workplace experience? Do you want to be part of a dedicated group of professionals who consistently deliver excellence to reach our common goal of a best in class working environment? If you have a positive can-do attitude and a drive for success, Amentum is looking for you! We are seeking an Electrical team member for our client site in Groton, CT. The successful candidate will have outstanding troubleshooting, maintenance and repair skills and will be committed to working with others to deliver best in class, unparalleled excellence in customer service and satisfaction. The work schedule for this role is Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, however, various hours may be required based on business demand. As an Electrician, you will be expected to: + Be responsible for acting as the subject matter expert in the troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical services and components up to 34.5K volts in a pharmaceutical research environment. + Operation and maintenance of the site electrical distribution system including operation of substation protective relay systems, troubleshooting outages and faults, preparing feeder switching orders and planning preventive maintenance. + Effectively communicates with the site management team and the customer to understand requirements, solve electrical problems, and provide solutions to problems. + 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. Essential Functions: + Trouble shoots, assembles, installs, operates, calibrates, dismantles, and repairs all types of electrical equipment. + Properly maintains and controls the electrical distribution system to provide a reliable source of electricity to all areas. + May serve as maintenance advisor to engineering in material selection, documentation, calibration, testing and problem-solving methodology, project scope and follow up. + Maintains electrical systems from 50-volt instrumentation to complex boiler and chiller controls with voltages up to 34.5K volts. + Maintains and controls site-wide distribution systems. + Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on all electrical equipment, switchgear, and distribution systems. + Utilizes test equipment to test motors, control circuits, motor drives, UPS systems, batteries, grounding, isolated power, ground-fault circuits/outlets, voltage and other load conditions. + Inspects and performs safety tests on lighting/outlet circuits, generators, motors, appliances, tools, etc. Ensures all circuits are properly protected and systems/equipment are installed and maintained in accordance with the provisions of the NEC and other regulatory requirements. + Coordinates work with outside contractors. + Performs preventive maintenance on industrial electrical control and operating systems 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. + Understands company policies and enforces safety regulations. + Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and utilizes PPE as required. + Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work. + Demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer. + Other duties as assigned by Management or Lead. Minimum Requirement + High School diploma or demonstrated equivalent. + Enroll in a state Electrical apprenticeship program. + 3 to 5 years’ experience in a technical field + Ability to work in a highly regulated environment and diagnose and troubleshoot basic mechanical equipment, pumps, fans, chillers, steam turbine, gas turbine, compressors, refrigeration, and more. + Strong mechanical skills learned through previous work experience + Strong written and verbal communication. + Ability to identify and correct any safety-related issues and perform independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures. + Ability to obtain site specific security access including all applicable background checks. + Ability to pass a medical evaluation for respirator use and successfully complete a fit test for each type of respirator needed for the position or for an approved alternate respirator that provides equal or better protection from identified hazards. + Ability to work overtime when required, including holidays and weekends as assigned. + Ability to obtain an appropriate driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, as requested. + Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident. + This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization. **Some physical requirements include:** + Regularly lift to 50 lbs. + Regularly climb ladders, steps, and scaffolding + Repetitive motions: bend, stoop, squat, kneel, stretch, reach, wrist movement + Walk extensively throughout the plant during shift + Work at an accelerated pace in emergency conditions + Ability to work in confined spaces when required + Ability to work at heights when required + 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. Preferred Qualifications + Connecticut E1 / E2 License /and or completed/ enrolled in a trade school as an electrician + 5 years’ experience in a technical field + High school diploma + Prior experience in an industrial setting. + Strong mechanical skills, proficiency with hand tools, and the ability to troubleshoot complex electrical systems within industrial machinery, often involving high-voltage equipment; strong problem-solving and communication skills are also highly valued Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran 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 EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) and Labor Laws Posters (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/MI5TC2kqOqsOBPMVfnZ32U) .
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