Description

What Your Job Will Be Like

Join Our Team as a Skilled Electrical Tradesperson and Power Your Career with Exciting Challenges and Growth Opportunities!

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Inspect, test, maintain, install, modify, and repair Low Voltage Electrical Building Systems
• Troubleshoot LV Electrical Building Systems during standard and non-standard hours
• Be able/available to work overtime on an as needed basis
• As a condition of employment, Metal Trades positions are represented by the Metal Trades Council (MTC) and employees must pay monthly membership dues or agency fee

Qualifications We Require

• Experience with Low Voltage Electrical Distribution systems
• Conduct required periodic testing of systems and utilize a computerized database to maintain required records
• Apply industry standard safety practices such as proper use and inspection of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and test equipment for confirmation of the de-energization of electrical circuits including but not limited to insulation resistance tester, digital multi-meter, and circuit tracers
• Devise tests, fabricate assemblies, or troubleshoot, as necessary
• Maintain records using a computerized database and keep work areas clean and orderly
• Consult with other Tradespersons and provide direction to other employees as required
• Lay out, install, modify, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain medium and high voltage electrical systems
• Diagnose and correct malfunctions in complex electrical transmission and distribution systems and detect and mark all types of interior and exterior electrical utilities
• Operate bucket truck and digger-derrick pole truck
• Perform switching procedures and techniques; conduct high voltage testing procedures; and use cable splicing and HV termination techniques
• Utilize industry-standard safety practices, techniques, and sequences for determining the de-energization of high voltage circuits; install and remove grounding clusters; demonstrate knowledge of test equipment to troubleshoot high voltage electrical circuits; collaborate with facilities/construction engineers to evaluate, plan, and coordinate utility spotting activities. Must have experience in the construction of HV equipment/systems and an understanding of the associated hazards involved
• Possess working knowledge of SNL's high voltage electrical transmission and distribution systems and complete SNL's High Voltage Mentorship Program
• Obtain mobile crane certification
• Handle layout, installation, modification, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of specialized facilities, electrical fire alarm systems, intrusion alarm systems, inverters, emergency lights, overhead doors, vehicle gates, and building grounding and distribution systems including transfer switches and standby/emergency generator systems
• Troubleshoot and repair communication systems, control and alarm systems, and associated computer equipment interfaces
• Conduct thermographic scanning, diagnose and correct malfunctions in highly specialized electrical and electronic test equipment, and electromechanical circuits and devices associated with facility and process equipment and test equipment including infrared thermography, communications transmission system test equipment, and three-point ground resistivity meters
• Work on complex electrical, electronic, and electromechanical systems, circuits, and devices associated with facility and process equipment
• Identify and correct malfunctions in electrical systems, circuits, and components
• Obtain and maintain DOE Q Clearance
• Perform appropriate, auxiliary, or related duties in the general area of work activity necessary to accomplish the above

Qualifications We Desire

• Requirements include completion of a 4-year State approved electrical apprenticeship program or equivalent
• Typical experience includes minimum of 3-5 years as a fully qualified Electrical Tradesperson and can obtain a journeyman's license
• The successful candidate must be able to work either independently, or as a member of a team. Leadership skills, and good communication skills (written and verbal) would be a plus
• Punctuality, and a solid attendance record
• Knowledge of how a Behavior Based Safety system functions works to help reduce injuries and provide a safer workplace
• Active Department of Energy "L" or "Q" clearance
• Ability to work overtime and be on-call
• Knowledge of SNL's Low Voltage Electrical Distribution systems

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

About Our Team

Electrical Preventive, Predictive, Corrective Maintenance, and Mechanical Fire Suppression Department. This includes High Voltage, Fire Alarm Detection and Reporting Systems, Street Lighting, Power Metering, Low Voltage Building Preventive Maintenance, Emergency Lighting/Inverters, Intrusion Alarm System support, Electrically operated roll-up doors, gates and Standby Generators.

About Sandia

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

Security Clearance

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Essential Functions

If offered the position, you may be required to demonstrate your fitness to perform certain physical aspects of the position, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.