Electrician

Electrician

The Energy & Utilities Division within Brookhaven National Laboratory's Facilities & Operations Directorate operates and maintains the Lab's electric transmission & distribution systems, site fire detection systems, central steam facility, central chilled water facility, potable water treatment facility, waste treatment facility, site energy management control systems, energy metering systems, and is responsible for the purchase of all bulk liquid fuels, natural gas and electricity.

The Energy & Utilities Division seeks an Electrician to join their team. Under minimum supervision, lays out, constructs, installs, maintains, repairs and operates (in accordance with the national electrical codes, or as otherwise directed) electrical systems, equipment, controls and related devices. May be required to perform similar duties on other than maintenance division equipment and facilities.

This position reports to the Electrical Supervisor. The hours of operation / shift for this position are Monday to Friday 8am-4 : 30pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Inspect, maintain, and repair various types of indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures, 120V to 277V in commercial buildings
• Test & troubleshoot electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, switchgear, equipment, fixtures, and devices using various types of test equipment.
• Install conduit, junction boxes, raceways, and all other mechanical hardware.
• Utilize hand and mechanical pipe pending tools
• Install and troubleshoot fire alarm panels, devices, and security systems.
• Install and maintain motors, motor starters, circuit breakers, panel boards, switchboards, and other electrical equipment in a commercial setting.
• Maintain and repair UPS systems and generators
• Respond to emergency situations, alarms, or occurrences in an appropriate manner.
• Inspect electrical systems and equipment to identify hazards, defects, and the need for repair, and to ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code.
• Operate and maintain switchgear and controls; may repair and maintain motor control centers, programmable logic controls, and variable frequency drives.
• Troubleshoot and repair low-voltage analog control systems and components such as transmitters, recorders, building management systems, etc.

The above list of duties is not all inclusive of every duty performed by this position but does include the major elements of the job.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements :

Other Information :

The successful applicant will be required to join IBEW Local 2230 and maintain membership within 30 days of their start date.

The Lab's placement policy is to select the best qualified candidate for an available position. With respect to Bargaining Unit positions, candidates are considered in the following order : (1) present benefits-eligible employees within the department / division and / or appropriate bargaining unit, with preference for those within the immediate work group; (2) present benefits-eligible employees within the Laboratory; and (3) outside applicants. The starting salary for this position is $44.23 per hour.