Electrical Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• HS degree (or technical certificate or equivalent)
• 5+ years of extensive related experience or up to 3+ year of DOE laboratory experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the assigned area.
• Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of electrical, mechanical and/or ES&H technology concepts, practices, and procedures from extensive experience or academic study.
• Possesses advanced knowledge in specific areas.
• Ability to work on complex projects and assignments.
• May be required to legally operate a government vehicle

Responsibilities

• Fabricates, sets-up, operates, tests, repairs, and/or modifies a wide variety of moderately complex to complex electrical/electronic and/or mechanical equipment, systems, and devices for Laboratory projects/equipment in the assigned area, based on drawings, diagrams and schematics.
• May act as a point person for technical issues in the assigned area.
• Assists in construction and assembly of experiment and support equipment.
• Prepares set-up for testing phases of equipment.
• Prepares and tests equipment for operation using appropriate diagnostic software.
• Writes, updates, and tests procedures and documentation for all finished work.
• Enters relevant work information into a database and/or personal logbook.
• Produces reports as assigned.
• Electronically prepares and compiles technical data and safety records for equipment using databases, spreadsheets, and other appropriate computing software and programs.
• Provides moderately complex technical support and maintenance for a wide variety of instruments and equipment in the assigned area.
• Troubleshoots problems and conducts repairs as needed.
• Performs ES&H duties, including environmental surveys, waste disposal, and radiological surveys.
• Conducts periodic safety inspections of assigned area, including generation of hazard analyses.
• Assists in performing radioactive and chemical waste pick-ups, waste segregation, and related documentation.
• May prepare waste for disposal and package waste for shipment.
• Responds to operational and emergency requirements.
• Required to work off-hour shifts or respond to emergency call-ins.
• Procures and maintains inventories of small parts, supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Completes and submits requisitions.
• Assists in the implementation and design of equipment and systems for area of assignment.
• Drives quality in all job aspects.
• May assists in the design and development of equipment and systems.
• Provides guidance to less experienced technicians or contractors.
• As assigned, often serves as shift supervisor for specific project or task.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Onsite day care