Electrician

Job description / Role

Overview

The electrician installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs low voltage electrical devices and systems. Erects, inspects, and maintains energized and de-energized high voltage electrical distribution systems and related equipment. Performs required inspections and scheduled maintenance, troubleshoots repair situations, and performs other maintenance on all assigned equipment. Ensures compliance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Amentum ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS).

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains electrical Bare order of Battle (BOB) structures, flight line support equipment, fixtures, circuits, control instruments, lighting systems, meters, conduit systems, cable systems, conductors, switches, receptacles, outlets, device plates, grounds, electric motors, emergency lights, obstruction lights, and material handling hoists.
• Inspects, troubleshoots, services, assembles, installs, connects, repairs, adjusts, and tests low voltage interior electrical distribution, control, and utilization equipment and systems.
• Examines electrical equipment and systems for damages, corrosion, and operation.
• Connects and utilizes test equipment and meters such as voltmeters, ammeters, megohmmeters, and oscilloscopes.
• Installs and connects distribution, power generation, and utilization equipment components.
• Uses common hand tools, tubing and conduit benders, hand and motor-operated conduit threading machines, soldering irons, and grounding systems.
• Replaces defective components in power rectifiers, photoelectric sensors, and voltage current regulators.
• Erects, repairs, and services electrical power distribution systems and equipment.
• 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 BEAR assets/equipment air/sea/road haul shipments in accordance with Maintenance Action Sheets, Technical Orders, Manuals, Checklists, Regulations, Maintenance Action Sheets, and Unit Type Code (UTC) Configuration listings.
• Performs required inspections and scheduled maintenance, troubleshoots repair situations, and performs other maintenance on all assigned equipment.
• Interprets electrical drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
• Conforms to USAF/Amentum safety, hazardous material, and quality standards.
• Performs maintenance in accordance with Maintenance Action Sheets, Air Force Technical Orders, and Amentum 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 Amentum forms and updates MAXIMO.
• Operates material handling equipment as required.
• Inspects hazardous materials within the assigned work center and coordinates with the appropriate office for the disposal of HAZMAT when required.
• Performs other tasks and duties as directed by Amentum/USAF tasking.
• May be required to assist in other departments when directed or requested to accomplish a specific task or project.
• Performs Temporary Duty (TDY) in the Area of Operations as required by USAF/Amentum tasking.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have organizational skills and be able to understand, speak, read, and write English at a beginner level.
• Must be able to read and understand technical data, plans/blueprints, and publications pertaining to USAF electrical distribution systems/equipment.
• Must possess a valid home country driver's license and ability to obtain host nation driver's license.
• Will be required to operate material handling equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be fully qualified electrical maintenance technician.
• Works in maintenance shop or warehouse environment and may be required to work outdoors for extended periods.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from operating equipment.
• Will be required to wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) according to prescribed procedures and as required for task being performed.
• Physically capable of performing all required duties; capable of lifting/pushing/pulling a minimum of 50 lbs. and performing extensive work handling/lifting equipment.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Maximo experience preferred.
• Five years' experience as journeyman electrician or related environment preferred.
• Hands-on experience with BOB assets or similar Department of Defense Agencies Contingency Systems preferred.

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.

About the Company

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics.