Electrician

Final Salary and Rates

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Cheyenne, Wyoming

Full time, Regular

Salary Range $62,051 - $77,566

Responsible for performing skilled electrical work on the electrical systems at the NCAR Wyoming Supercomputing Center (NWSC) located in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This is a minimum Journeyman-level electrician position, also requiring maintenance of the NCAR – Wyoming Supercomputing Center (NWSC). The employee is expected to perform and/or assist others in electrical trade tasks, under general supervision, and must be willing to learn and assist with all aspects of facility maintenance, ranging from simple to complex maintenance tasks in the area of expertise.

The NWSC is staffed for 12-14 hours per day through two 10 hour shifts. This position participates in covering various shifts as assigned and also participates in an after-hours on-call rotation for one week durations per on-call instance.

Job Location:

Wyoming, with a fully on-site presence required. (No Relocation Offered)

This position will be posted until 11:59 pm MT on Friday, February 27, 2026

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• Standby generators
• Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS)
• Variable frequency drives
• Low and medium voltage transformers
• Low and medium voltage switch gear
• Electrical distribution throughout the facility
• Line and low-voltage control systems

Monitors, maintains, and assists with the operation of building control and monitoring systems, including, but not limited to: mechanical control systems, electrical power monitoring systems, building security and surveillance systems, and life safety systems. Performs testing procedures using industry-standard test and measurement equipment. Maintains facility fire alarm systems and associated components. Observes all UCAR safety requirements such as confined space, hot work permits, standard electrical safety and arc flash requirements.

Maintains and alters limited networking infrastructure systems, including Copper Ethernet, Fiber Optic, and two-wire networks used for communication transfer, as related to data center facility infrastructure.

Participates in shift rotation of plant operations. Performs shift work in response to on-call policy and as scheduled for maintenance shutdowns. Assists other disciplines as needed.

Performs Scheduled, Unscheduled and Emergency Repairs on Building Electrical Systems. Repairs those building electrical systems listed in the maintenance duties section above. Interprets building monitoring system alarms and takes appropriate corrective actions under established procedures. Assumes the duties of on-call electrician on a scheduled calendar basis. Rotates to various shifts based on facility and mission needs. Coverage hours are typically 12 - 14 hours per day with two 10 hour overlapping shifts.

Management reserves the right to change shift schedules.

Assists with maintaining the database of equipment inventory for the computer center facility support systems. Independently tracks equipment in a constantly changing environment. Interacts closely with the UCAR property administrator and individual laboratory DPA regarding the removal of old equipment, installation of new equipment and property audits.

Participates in the planning for new computer equipment installation. Works with the facilities team to install required infrastructure or assist with oversight of subcontractors depending on scope of work and direction.

• Maintains proper documentation.
• Records times worked, materials used, work performed, maintenance activities, and problems…