Journeyman Electrician

Job Description Job ID : 702504BR Date posted : Aug. 25, 2025

Description : IBEW Hourly represented employees who currently work at the main (Sunnyvale / Palo Alto) unit, Santa Cruz, VAFB or Eastern Range facilities must apply to open requisitions on Brass Ring to be considered for the position.

This occupation requires repair, installation and maintenance of plant electrical systems and

equipment and the operation of an automated facility via computer controls.

Determines routing, location and methods of installing wires, conduits, electrical equipment, fixtures and accessories, following trade practice, blueprints, wiring diagrams and applicable state, municipal and underwriters' specifications, codes and ordinances. Determine need for repair or replacement, best and safest method of restoring interrupted service. Computes wire gauge, power and load limit requirements when required.

Performs such construction and maintenance operations as installing and maintaining large motors, transformer banks, welding generators, panels and switchboards. Does repair and installation work such as splicing, tapping and insulating high voltage wire, and troubleshoots on hot circuits. Maintains electrical systems and accessories, on plant machines and equipment; or

Determines by inspection the electrical repair, replacement and maintenance operations necessary to maintain in efficient operation condition all types of overhead crane and hoist equipment. Maintains electrical accessories, control devices, wiring, and other components of the system. Make emergency repairs as required; or

Rebuilds and rewinds motors, generators, transformers, and similar electrical equipment. Diagnoses trouble and determines method of repair and replacement units required. Replaces parts and units as is necessary, reassembles equipment and tests for conformance to specifications .

Performs mechanical operations necessary to the dismantling, disassembly, repair and installation of electrical units.

Must possess license of certificate as required by law. Performs satisfactorily any function of the Maintenance Electrician when so assigned.

TYPICAL MATERIALS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED :

Materials worked on : Electric motors, generators, transformers, switchboards, controls and other

electrical equipment.

Materials worked with : Wire, tape, solder, conduit, insulators, fuses, switches, relays, screws,

bolts, lubricants, insulating varnishes, lighting fixtures, and other electrical repair and

replacement parts and supplies.

Tools used : Electricians' hand tools, soldering irons, wire strippers, blow torch, chain tongs, wire

pullers, hickeys; wire gauges, measuring instruments as ammeters, voltmeters, watt meters, ohmmeters, wheat stone bridges, program logic controls.

• Equipment used : Power tools such as drill presses, hack saws, pipe benders and threaders;

soldering furnaces, coil winding machines; block and tackle, scaffolding, ladders, safety belts.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Basic Qualifications :

To use electricians' hand tools and electrical testing and measuring instruments. To use electrical shop power tools, equipment and accessories. To use electrical handbooks and charts.

To apply a complete knowledge of electrical maintenance and shop theory, practice, procedure, codes and ordinances. To read and interpret complex wiring and circuit diagrams, installation and construction blueprints. To use mathematics involving algebra.

Must also have knowledge of automated Facility Controls and be capable of operating an

automated facility by using computer equipment which includes monitoring, adjusting settings

and recognizing and responding appropriately to alarm conditions.

Electrical Journeymen must have a 4 year Apprenticeship through IBEW or equivalent, knowledge to interpret / Read electrical schematic drawings, excellent troubleshooting skills.

U.S Citizenship required with ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance.

Desired Skills :

Must also have knowledge of automated Facility Controls and be capable of operating an

automated facility by using computer equipment which includes monitoring, adjusting settings

and recognizing and responding appropriately to alarm conditions.

Electrical Journeymen must have a 4 year Apprenticeship through IBEW or equivalent, knowledge to interpret / Read electrical schematic drawings, excellent troubleshooting skills.

Work Experience on electrical motors, transformers, switchboards, controls and electrical high voltage equipment. Wire, tape, solder, conduit, insulators, fuses switches, relays, screws, and lighting fixtures. Use Power tools such as drill presses, hack saws, pipe benders and threaders; ladders, safety belts. OJT on PALDs, forklift, walk behind lifts, scissor lifts, JLG lifts and working at heights.

Medium voltage and / or substation experience desired.

Security Clearance Statement : This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US for consideration.

Clearance Level : Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest : By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely : Onsite Full-time : The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules : Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position : 9x80 every other Friday off

The base range for this position in California is $45.79 - $63.46.

Benefits offered : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term , Long-Term , 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. The wage range and benefits summary is a general guideline and is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level : Hourly / Non-Exempt

Business Unit : SPACE

Relocation Available : No

Career Area : Facilities

Type : Full-Time

Shift : First

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