Electrical Technician
About The Position
The Electrical Technician supports the COMET contract at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. COMET manages and implements ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations supporting the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs. This is a collective bargaining agreement represented position. The role maintains, repairs, and operates electrical systems on Mobile Launcher, Launch Pad, and transporter assets. Work includes electrical maintenance and troubleshooting, use of tools and lifts, and use of precision measuring and testing equipment to diagnose and evaluate components and systems. The position is located at a hazardous testing facility and may involve daily travel among on-site work areas, occasional travel to customer locations, shift work, overtime, and weekend work. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, technical training in the applicable area, three years of related experience, and a valid U.S. driver’s license. Candidates must have proven troubleshooting ability with AC and DC electrical control systems. Familiarity with NFPA 70E is required; experience with low-voltage electrical substations and components is highly desired.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and technical training in the applicable area.
- Three years of related experience.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license.
- Proven troubleshooting ability using a systematic approach to repair AC and DC electrical control systems, including motors, motor controls, transformers, switchgear, electrical panels, and associated equipment.
- Familiarity with NFPA 70E, the standard for electrical safety in the workplace.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements, which may include sitting, walking, standing, extensive stair use, accessing remote structures, climbing ladders and platforms, and quickly evacuating buildings in an emergency.
- Ability to travel to support position requirements, potentially including airline travel.
- Must comply with drug-free workplace requirements, including drug testing for illegal drug use for employees in sensitive positions.
- Must maintain appropriate grooming and dress that do not create a safety risk or hazard.
Nice To Haves
- Experience operating and maintaining low-voltage (less than 600 volts) electrical substations and components is highly desired.
- Ability to use partial telework options or flexible work schedules, subject to department demands and needs.
Responsibilities
- Conduct electrical systems maintenance across Mobile Launcher, Launch Pad assets, and Transporters.
- Maintain, repair, and operate transporter systems, including DC power, low- and medium-voltage power, and fire and smoke detection systems.
- Maintain, repair, and operate AC facility electrical systems on Mobile Launcher and Launch Pad B assets, including facility electrical, grounding, and lightning protection.
- Use hand tools, power tools, and lifts to build, repair, validate, and maintain equipment according to written instructions.
- Use precision measuring and testing equipment to diagnose, test, and analyze the performance of components, assemblies, and systems.
- Communicate ideas accurately in writing and verbally, and maintain dependable, punctual attendance.
- Complete work safely in accordance with NASA and company safety standards.
Benefits
- On-site Child Development Center
- Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks
- Credit Union
- Fitness Center
- Barbershop
- NASA Exchanges
- Partial telework options for many positions, subject to department demands and needs
- Flexible work schedules for many positions, subject to department demands and needs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
