Electrician - Low Voltage

Amentum, a global leader in critical mission support, engineering, technology, and national security solutions, is seeking an Electrician, Low Voltage to support a government contract based in Kings Bay, Georgia. Position Summary

The Electrical Journey-Level position requires a well‑rounded, highly trained, and experienced individual, typically with a formal apprenticeship program and on‑the‑job experience.

General duties include the installation, service, and repair of electrical equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial environments.

Tasks: replace defective circuit breakers, switches, fuses, and other electrical wiring devices; apply knowledge of electrical theory in analyzing and troubleshooting electrical systems or equipment such as generators, transformers, switchboards, motors, motor controllers, circuit breakers, and conduit systems.

Follow blueprints, drawings, or other relevant engineering specifications.

Use a variety of electrician’s hand tools and testing and measurement instruments.

Install conduit using threading, cutting, and bending equipment and tools.

May perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certification from an accredited technical school's Electrical Maintenance level 2 program.
• Completion of an approved/certified apprenticeship program with a minimum of three years working in the industrial electrical field.
• Minimum of two years verifiable experience as a journey‑level electrician in the field of commercial and industrial plant electrical maintenance working with systems of 600 VAC and below.
• Proven ability to read and comprehend electrical blueprints and wiring schematics.
• Knowledge of and ability to use electrical testing instruments.
• Proven troubleshooting ability, using a systematic approach for the repair of AC and DC electrical control systems including motors, motor controls, transformers, switch gear, electrical panels, and associated equipment.
• Strong background in control wiring and troubleshooting and basic knowledge of high school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret NEC Table 310.16 (wire size and conduit fill requirements) as reproduced in the Ugly's manual and install as necessary.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical designs, prepare and report on electrical project status and complete as‑builts.
• Capable of working at heights with mechanical lifting devices (man lifts) up to 300 feet.
• Capable of obtaining a license to operate mechanical lifting devices up to and including 132 feet.
• CPR certified.
• Wearing hard‑toed safety shoes meeting ASTM F2413‑05 standards at all times.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Standard tools of the trade.
• The successful candidate will undergo a government security investigation and must continually meet eligibility requirements for access to all areas of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance; US citizenship is required.
• Strongly preferred: AMMO‑29 Certification (Electrical Explosive Safety for Naval Facilities).

Health & Welfare : $15.42 per hour contributed to benefits (effective 12/01/25).

401(k) :
Company matches up to 6% of employee contributions.

Paid Time Off :
Starts at 2.62 hours per pay period (136 hours annually), with increases based on tenure.

Holidays : 12 paid holidays.

Additional Leave :
Includes bereavement and leave share programs.

Shift Differential :
Extra $1.75–$2.00/hour depending on shift start time.

Hazard Pay : $3.00/hour for designated high‑risk work areas.

Lead Pay :
Additional $2.25/hour for lead roles (temporary or permanent).

On‑Call Pay :
Two hours of overtime pay per day when on call during off‑days/holidays.

Safety Shoes : $175 annual allowance.

Prescription Safety Glasses :
Up to $250 annually (per policy).

• Includes provisions for overtime, safety requirements, and additional contract‑based benefits.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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