About this role
Requisition Id 17439 Overview: The Oak Ridge National Laboratory has an opening for an Electrician. In this role you will, under limited supervision, perform electrical functions as well as other tasks as directed by management.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, replace and install automated equipment including electrical/electronic systems, circuits and equipment controls, sensors, valves and electrical motor drive controls as well as PLC installation.
- Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment or fixtures using testing devices to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
- Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair and to ensure compliance with codes.
- Diagnose and repair components, equipment and systems using diagnostic equipment motors and actuators with an understanding of medium voltage grids.
- The incumbent will diagnose malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, meters and lighting fixtures as well as replace damaged or broken wire and cables.
- Select appropriate materials to complete a job.
- Other tasks as assigned by management Abide by the principles of Safe Conduct of Research including being personally responsible for ensuring safe operations by raising safety concerns, using a questioning attitude, considering hazards for every task, and never stop learning.
Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Job requires completion of an approved electrical apprenticeship program or an equivalent combination of education and relevant electrical experience.
- Minimum of three years of journeyman level, industrial experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of drawings, materials, tools and methods involved in the construction or repair of buildings and other structures.
- Knowledge of the NEC code book.
- General knowledge of lock-out/tag-out and related procedures.
- Strong troubleshooting skills down to board level.
- General computer skills (e.g. using menu and software-driven test equipment).
- Experience installing, maintaining, inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing electrical systems, equipment, apparatus, and electrical components of industrial machinery.
- Experience adding, maintaining, and replacing circuit breakers, fuses, and wires.
- Experience using electrical testing and measuring equipment including voltage and ampere measuring devices and other test equipment associated with the electrical trade.
- Experience terminating and troubleshooting fiber optic cables.
- Ability to bend and install conduit and other parts using hand tools and specifications.
- Ability to evaluate area hazards and ensure they have been addressed and documented.
Special
Requirements
Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge. For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required. Additionally, ORNL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation.
To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired. We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment. If you have trouble applying for a position, please email [email protected]. ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.