Maintenance Mechanic Electrical and Energy Specialist

ORAU•Oak Ridge, TN

6d•$31 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic Electrical and Energy Specialist ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)/Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) facilities through skilled maintenance, installation, and repair of building systems and infrastructure. The role provides journeyman-level electrical leadership while supporting HVAC, plumbing, utilities, fire alarm, and access control systems. Additionally, the position manages the facilities energy management data collection process to ensure compliance with Department of Energy (DOE) performance and reporting requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma and 5+ years of job-related experience. Higher level education above minimum may count for additional experience.
At least five (5) years selecting, installing, maintaining, and repairing building electrical equipment and components up to 480V – motors, switchgear, panels, circuit breakers, conduit, wiring, switches, other electrical components. Requires a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E.
At least five (5) years operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing building HVAC systems and equipment – chillers, DX air conditioning units, air handling equipment, terminal air units, boilers, chemical treatment systems, pumps, automatic valves and automated control systems, and computerized building management systems.
At least five years experience performing general building-related maintenance activities.
Journeyman level knowledge of building electrical systems, equipment, and components – selection, installation, troubleshooting, and repair.
In-depth knowledge of operating and maintaining building HVAC and electrical systems and performing general building maintenance activities.
In-depth knowledge of institutional building utility systems and maintenance – plumbing and fixtures, data and telecommunications cabling, etc.

Responsibilities

Operates, tests, and maintains backup emergency generators, UPS systems, and associated power distribution equipment supporting mission-critical data centers and laboratory environments, ensuring continuous power reliability and operational readiness.
Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs complex electrical systems and components, minimizing downtime and ensuring compliance with safety codes and operational standards.
Leads and oversees the installation, upgrade, and repair of electrical infrastructure and equipment, coordinating projects to ensure quality workmanship, regulatory compliance, and timely completion.
Executes preventive and predictive maintenance programs for building systems and equipment, actively identifying and developing opportunities to integrate AI-enabled monitoring and trend analysis to anticipate equipment failures, improve reliability, and extend asset life cycles.
Installs, maintains, and repairs data, telecommunications, and critical utility systems, ensuring secure and reliable facility communications and infrastructure support.
Provides advanced energy management analysis and strategic planning by identifying efficiency opportunities, establishing performance criteria, and supporting the implementation of energy conservation measures.
Leverages AI-driven modeling, data analytics, and Building Automation System (BAS) data to optimize system performance, enhance operational efficiency, and support energy usage objectives.
Conducts detailed energy performance evaluations of HVAC, electrical, and utility systems, applying machine learning–assisted analytics to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and meet sustainability and DOE performance goals.
Supports the data collection process for the preparation and submission of required annual compliance reports, including Energy and Water Audits, Water Assessments, and comprehensive energy usage documentation in accordance with DOE and regulatory requirements.