Electric Utility Distribution Electrician/Lineman (Site 300)

LLNL•Tracy, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking an Electric Utility Distribution Electrician/Lineman for its Site 300 location in Tracy, California. This role involves performing a wide range of specialized journey-level electrical tasks, including maintenance, operations, installation, repair, replacement, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of medium-voltage and high-voltage electric utility systems and equipment. The position is within the Electric Utility Division of the Infrastructure Maintenance & Utilities Department and requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

Requirements

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. 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 including operating and working from a utility-type high-reach bucket truck and digger-derrick.
Knowledge and ability to maintain, operate, install, repair, replace, test, troubleshoot, and commission transformers, switches, conductors, power-poles, and associated pole-mounted equipment and hardware used in the overhead distribution of electric power at the 15kV and 115kV voltage levels.
Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively in writing and verbally with technical, administrative, and management personnel.
Basic knowledge of personal computers and associated software to prepare logs and reports, send and receive e-mails, perform computer-based training, and timekeeping entry.
Ability to work scheduled, on-call, and emergency overtime.
Valid California Class C Driver’s License required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in substation maintenance and operations.
Experience reading electrical diagrams, testing protective relays, and working from drawings.
Knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code and OSHA safety regulations.

Responsibilities

Perform journey-level electrical work.
Perform maintenance, switching operations, installation, repair, replacement, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning work on overhead pole-lines, transformers, switches and other electrical equipment used in the overhead distribution of electric power at the 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.