Electric Utility Distribution Electrician

4 months ago

Livermore, United States Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Full time

Job Description

We're looking for an Electric Utility Distribution Electrician to perform a variety of specialized journey-level electrical functions including maintenance, operations, installation, repair, replacement, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities on medium-voltage and high-voltage electric utility systems and equipment. This position is in the Electric Utility Division of the Infrastructure Maintenance & Utilities Department, and may require work at Site 300 in Tracy, California.

You will

Perform journey-level electrical work. Perform maintenance, switching operations, installation, repair, replacement, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning on transformers, switches, power circuit breakers, metal-clad switchgear line-ups, manholes, cables, protective relays, metering circuits, control circuits, and other electrical equipment used in the distribution of electric power at the 5kV, 15kV, and 115kV voltage levels. Work with other craft personnel and provide technical guidance. Provide effective and timely customer service to clients and team members. Prepare and deliver reports; fill out preventative maintenance requests, deficiency reports, and work orders using a personal computer. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Ability to secure and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance which requires citizenship. High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Completion of apprenticeship program in the electrician trade or equivalent experience. Basic journey-level skills, knowledge and abilities in the electrician trade including proficiency in the use of all tools of the trade, operating at 1000V and above. Knowledge and ability to maintain, operate, install, repair, replace, test, troubleshoot, and/or commission transformers, switches, power circuit breakers, metal-clad switchgear line-ups, manholes, cables, protective relays, metering circuits, control circuits, and/or other electrical equipment used in the distribution of electric power at the 5kV, 15kV, or 115kV voltage levels. Demonstrated customer serviceand communication skills necessary to interact tactfully and diplomatically in writing and verbally with all levels of technical and administrative personnel. Ability to work effectively independently and as a team member. Basic knowledge of personal computers and related software (, email, Microsoft Word, etc.) to prepare logs and reports, send and receive emails, perform computer-based training, and timekeeping entry. Ability to work scheduled, on-call, and emergency overtime. Ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Class C Driver’s License.

Qualifications We Desire

Experience pulling, splicing, and terminating 5kV and 15kV cable. Experience reading electrical diagrams, testing protective relays, and working from drawings. Knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code and OSHA Safety Regulations.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

Included in 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor Flexible  401(k) Relocation Assistance Education Reimbursement Program Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs) Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visit  Our core beliefs - visit Employee engagement - visit 

Site 300

Site 300 is an experimental test site operated by LLNL. Situated on 7,000 acres in rural foothills approximately six miles southwest of downtown Tracy and 15 miles southeast of Livermore, Site 300 hosts approximately 200 employees with expertise in such fields as engineering, chemistry, biology, and environmental restoration. Employees assigned to work at Site 300 may be exposed to the organism that causes San Joaquin Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis).

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires citizenship. 

Davis Bacon Act

The Laboratory performs a variety of work, including some that may fall under Davis Bacon Act requirements. When work scope falls under this Act, the Laboratory complies with the prevailing wage requirements.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Pre-Placement Medical Exam

A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.

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