Production Maintenance Electrician V

Amentum•Waukesha, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is hiring an Industrial Electrician V for its facility operations and maintenance team in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The role provides advanced electrical maintenance expertise, including responding to work orders, troubleshooting and servicing equipment, estimating project materials and labor, and documenting electrical modifications. Equipment and systems include HVAC units, motors, lighting and lighting controls, control circuits, pumps, variable frequency drives (VFDs), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and chillers. General equipment maintenance is also required. The electrician communicates with site management and customers to clarify requirements, resolve electrical problems, and provide solutions to manufacturing issues. The role includes mentoring and instructing less-skilled technicians, directing helpers on projects, identifying and correcting safety issues, and independently evaluating equipment for potential failures. Work is performed in a customer facility supporting industrial and production maintenance operations. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with hours subject to business demand. Weekend hours are scheduled rotationally to support 24/7 operations; overtime, holidays, other shifts, and alternative schedules may also be required. Compensation is estimated at $39–$42 per hour. The role is full-time and regular, with benefits that may include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; retirement benefits with 401(k) matching; educational reimbursement; parental leave; employee stock purchase plan; tax-saving options; disability and life insurance; pet insurance; and employee discounts. Benefits begin on the first day, subject to applicable terms and agreements.

Requirements

Electrician certificate from an apprenticeship program or equivalent associate technical degree, or 10 years of electrical maintenance experience in an industrial setting.
Experience working safely with voltages up to 480V.
Ability to read and troubleshoot electrical one-line diagrams and schematics.
Familiarity with electrical test equipment, including multimeters and megohmmeters (meggers).
Familiarity with distribution panels and switchboards.
Ability to follow company lockout/tagout procedures.
Ability to obtain a security access badge at the client location.
Ability to pass a pre-employment substance abuse test if offered the position.
A valid driver's license may be required.
Ability to travel locally and work various shifts, weekends, alternative schedules, and overtime as required.
Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds; climb ladders and stairs; bend, stoop, squat, kneel, turn, stretch, and reach repetitively; and walk extensively throughout the plant.
Ability to differentiate wire colors and perform tasks involving repetitive wrist movement.
Ability to use a company/client-approved utility knife and wear required PPE, including steel-toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats.
Ability to interact professionally and courteously with clients and maintain acceptable performance under job or workplace stressors.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; the position does not include sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in industrial technology or certificate from an industrial electrical course.
10 years of experience working as an industrial electrician.
Knowledge of lighting, lighting controls, and commercial systems.
Experience installing rigid conduit and EMT up to 3 inches.
Working knowledge of NEC, wire and transformer sizing, and conduit-fill calculations.
Experience troubleshooting and replacing large three-phase motors.
Experience with a CMMS or maintenance management system such as Maximo or MP2.
NFPA 70E training.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical equipment and control circuits from 24V through 480V AC, electromechanical test devices, instrumentation, PLCs and ladder logic controllers, and VFDs.
Execute electrical projects, including assigning and performing work and testing completed projects.
Direct unskilled and semi-skilled helpers on projects and ensure proper safety practices are followed.
Perform work in accordance with applicable NFPA 70E and NEC requirements.
Read electrical schematics and one-line diagrams to determine solutions to problems.
Perform safety and hazard assessments before beginning work.
Inspect equipment and document findings, communicating identified issues and completed work to the client and management.
Respond to calls and take necessary action.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on industrial electrical control and operating systems in the CMMS.
Recommend improvements to maintenance methods and equipment performance.
Understand company policies and enforce safety regulations; follow job hazard analysis, lockout/tagout procedures, and PPE requirements.
Operate hand tools, laptop computers, and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
Demonstrate flexibility in daily activities and scheduling to support the customer.
Identify and correct safety-related issues and independently evaluate equipment for potential failures.
Estimate project materials and labor hours and document electrical modifications and changes.
Provide instruction, mentoring, and training to less-skilled technicians as needed.
Perform general equipment maintenance and other duties as assigned.