Instrument/Electrical Technician II

Amentum•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Instrument/Electrical Technician II on the JETSII contract, supporting NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. The role involves planning, laying out, and installing electrical and instrumentation wiring, as well as building and installing electrical and instrumentation components in compliance with the National Electric Code and NASA standards. The technician will also assemble cable tray/conduit, build power distribution and data/control panels, and construct cable assemblies. Support may include using basic machine shop tools, disassembling/reassembling electrical equipment, using electrical measurement devices, tracing wiring, troubleshooting systems, and performing work at elevated heights or in confined spaces. The position is a CBA Union Position.

Requirements

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
General computer and typing skills.
General knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in the field or related area.

Nice To Haves

Formal National Electrical Code Training.
Electrical Trade School Training.
Electrical State License.

Responsibilities

Plan, Layout, and install electrical and instrumentation wires to facility equipment per engineering work orders and schematics.
Perform electrical and instrumentation buildup and installations in compliance with National Electric Code and NASA standard guidelines.
Plan, Layout, assemble and install cable tray or conduit to facility equipment per engineering work orders.
Perform buildup of power distribution or data and control system panels per engineering work orders and schematics.
Perform buildup of cable assemblies from engineering work orders and electrical schematics.
Use basic machine shop tools such as drill presses, band saws, sheet metal brakes, belt sanders, or shears to support facility or test stand buildups.
Disassemble and reassemble motors, generators, switchgear, transfer switches and other similar equipment during buildup or troubleshooting activities.
Demonstrate competent use of basic electrical measurement devices (voltage, current, etc.) given an engineering work order and schematics.
Trace out existing system wiring to verify or update facility drawings.
Troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation systems using schematics and manufacturer’s documentation.
Perform elevated work from ladders, scaffolding, raised platforms, man-lifts or other similar raised locations.
Perform work in confined spaces as required.
Support test duty stations as required.
Perform other related tasks as required.