Electrician Electrical Controls Specialist, Junior Technician (Union)

Chugach Government Solutions•STENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS), a joint venture supporting federal missions, is hiring a union Junior Technician at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. The position performs preventative and corrective maintenance, modifications, and installation of electrical and electronically controlled equipment as directed. The Junior Technician primarily works with a Certified Electrician Electrical Controls Specialist, though some circumstances may involve working with another Junior Technician. The role includes the full scope of industrial and commercial electrical work associated with the Electrician classification. Work includes assisting with conduit threading, bending, and installation, interpreting and following electrical prints and schematics, and supporting equipment modifications. The technician is expected to perform quality work, coordinate with colleagues and other organizations, maintain assigned equipment records and good housekeeping, and work safely and professionally. The position requires certification under Stennis Space Center standards, U.S. citizenship to obtain a required NASA badge, a valid driver's license, and the ability to meet specified physical demands and communicate effectively in English. Nova Space Solutions describes competitive compensation and benefits, professional growth opportunities, and an employee-focused work environment; compensation is determined using factors such as responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, location, and contract requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Successful completion of an accredited electrical/electronics vocational program or electronics military school.
Certification in accordance with Stennis Space Center standards.
U.S. citizenship to obtain the required NASA badge.
Provide a certified birth certificate with state seal, passport, or INS citizenship documents on the date of hire.
Effective verbal and written communication in English.
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including frequent lifting, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, climbing, and wearing PPE.
Ability to tolerate extreme cold or heat for three hours continuously.

Nice To Haves

Good organizational and planning skills.
Good communication skills.
Close attention to detail.
Ability to take direction.
Ability to work with computers.
Ability to work independently while following specific detailed instructions.
Ability to interface with various levels of personnel in a multicultural, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance, modifications, and installation of electrical and electronically controlled equipment as directed.
Perform quality work within deadlines, with or without direct supervision.
Interact professionally with employees, customers, and suppliers.
Work independently while communicating and coordinating work efforts with employees and organizations.
Coordinate material requirements, maintain good housekeeping practices, and maintain records for assigned equipment.
Work with engineering personnel and/or a Certified Electrician Electrical Controls Specialist to devise modification plans.
Work from detailed prints, schematics, drawings, and verbal or written instructions.
Assist a Certified Electrician Electrical Controls Specialist with threading, bending, and running rigid conduit, EMT, flexible conduit, and PVC up to 6 inches.
Understand, reference, and comply with NEC regulations.
Use a multimeter, megohm meter, and phase rotation meter.
Safely operate articulating lifts and scissor lifts.
Perform other duties as assigned.