GTElectrical Breaker Testing, Onsite

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Power up your career and make a tangible impact every day as part of a skilled team dedicated to maintaining and advancing essential electrical systems.

• Test and perform maintenance on low voltage circuit breakers.
• Help maintain inventory of circuit breakers.
• Ensure circuit breaker testing equipment is properly cared for and maintained.
• Prepare breaker testing equipment for calibration.
• Perform preventative maintenance and testing of building electrical systems.

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.

• Perform required periodic testing of systems and utilize a computerized database to maintain required records.
• Perform work using 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, and keep work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• May consult with other Tradespersons and provide direction to other employees as required.
• Diagnose and correct malfunctions in electrical systems, circuits, and equipment.
• Must have working knowledge of SNL's Low Voltage Electrical Distribution systems.
• Will perform appropriate, auxiliary, or related duties in the general area of work activity necessary to accomplish the above.
• Will support various electrical trade disciplines on an as needed basis.
• Test circuit breakers, safety switches, transformers, VFDs, motor starters to NETA standards.
• Lay out, install, modify, troubleshoot, repair and maintain specialized facilities, distribution systems including transfer switches and standby/emergency generator systems.
• Responsibilities include diagnosing and correcting malfunctions in highly specialized electrical and electronic test equipment, and electromechanical circuits and devices associated with facility and process equipment and test equipment.
• Work on complex electrical, electronic and electromechanical systems, circuits, and devices associated with facility and process equipment.
• Test circuit breakers, safety switches, transformers, VFDs, motor starters to NETA standards.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q clearance.

• Certification or training in the testing and maintenance of electrical circuit breakers.
• Experience in the proper use and operation of circuit breaker testing equipment.
• Requirements include completion of a 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 and have leadership skills, and good communication skills (written and verbal).
• 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.

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.

The Electrical Maintenance Department is responsible for the maintenance and operation of Sandia/NM's…