Electrician

Idaho National Laboratory • Idaho Falls, ID

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring an Electrician to work on our Electrical Maintenance team. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our Central Facilities Area facilities with every Friday off. The role involves performing maintenance (corrective, preventive, predictive, routine, and troubleshooting) on electrical systems and components in a safe, efficient, and compliant manner in accordance with company and facility procedures and policies, including the usage of human performance principles (HPI).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman Electrical License in the State of Idaho.
• Within 12 months of hire, complete required ES&H training to carry out assigned responsibilities.
• Depending on assignment, within 3 months of hire, complete Radiological Worker I and/or II Qualification requirements and maintain qualification for duration of employment.
• This position requires a DOE "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
• Testing Designated Position (TDP).
• Depending on assignment, qualify to wear a respirator.
• Qualify as Electrical Lead if requested by maintenance management.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Ability to review and understand the work orders prior to commencing work.
• Ability to understand and adhere to Conduct of Maintenance principles.
• Ability to qualify in the timeframe provided by maintenance management and maintaining assigned qualifications in accordance with the INL and other Program qualification process.
• Ability to perform work in accordance with all applicable laws, codes, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
• Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Nice To Haves

• Two years’ experience as a journeyman electrician.
• Prior experience with industrial electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant specific electrical equipment and systems including HVAC, GFCI’s, motors and generators, battery banks and chargers, switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, voltage regulators, electronic governors, cranes and hoists, variable frequency drive control, lighting systems, and various power systems and controls. May include installation, modifications, and repairs on nuclear facility equipment and components.
• Operate electrical conduit bending equipment, wiring fabrication, installation, basic hand, portable power, and shop equipment and tools.
• Install, remove, and perform corrective maintenance on electrical raceways and protective devices. Install, connect, terminate, inspect, maintain, repair, and remove conductors.
• Rack low and medium voltage breakers in and out of service.
• Obtain and use drawings, blueprints, schematics, and vendor data to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, relays, and equipment.
• Assist planner in ordering and obtaining parts needed for repairs and PMs as well as spare parts.
• Participate in work order planning, procedure reviews, and walkdowns and provides valuable information throughout the work control and execution process as assigned. Recommend to the planner on hazard identification, hazard mitigation, technical information, task sequencing, resource requirements, equipment requirements, and other information to produce a work document that can be used in the field to accomplish the identified work scope.
• Attend safety and other training as directed by the training schedule and supervisor.
• Provide on-the-job training to other craftsmen as requested by maintenance management.
• Provide feedback to the foreman on any training needs or improvements that are needed to drive better performance and identifying any opportunities for improvement.
• Provide feedback to the Planning Manager and/or Planning Lead on any recommended improvements to the work order documentation process.
• Plan, implement, and complete special projects within area of expertise assigned by the foreman.
• Fill in as Leadman for Foreman as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED