Electrician - Low Voltage

Location: St. Marys

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. With abilities usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship program and on-the-job experience.

• General duties include: installs, services, and repairs of electrical equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial environments.
• Replaces defective circuit breakers, switches, fuses, and other electrical wiring devices.
• Applies knowledge of electrical theory in analyzing and troubleshooting of electrical systems or equipment such as generators, transformers, switchboards, motors, motor controllers, circuit breakers, and conduit systems.
• Follows blueprints, drawings, or other relevant engineering specifications.
• Uses a variety of electrician's hand tools and testing and measurement instruments.
• Installs conduit using threading, cutting and bending equipment and tools.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Must possess at least one of the following:
  • Certification from an accredited technical school's Electrical Maintenance level 2 program
  • Completion of an approved/certified apprenticeship program with a minimum of (3) years working in the industrial electrical field
  • Minimum of two (2) years verifiable experience as journey-level Electrician in the field of commercial and industrial plant electrical maintenance working with systems of 600 VAC and below.
• Must have proven ability to read and comprehend electrical blueprints and wiring schematics.
• Must have knowledge of and be able to use electrical testing instruments.
• Must have a proven troubleshooting ability, using a systematic approach and the repair of AC and DC electrical control systems including motors, motor controls, transformers, switch gear, electrical panels, and other associated equipment.
• Must have strong background in control wiring and troubleshooting and basic knowledge High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret NEC Table 310.16 reproduces in the Ugly's manual wire size and conduit fill requirements and the ability to install as necessary.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical designs, prepare and report on electrical project status and complete as-builts.
• Must be able to work at heights with mechanical lifting devices (i.e man lifts) up to 300 feet.
• Must be capable of obtaining license to operatemechanical lifting devices up to and including 132 feet.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Must have and wear at all times, hard toed safety shoes which meet ASTM F2413-05 standards.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• Must possess the standard tools of the trade.
• Successful candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must continually meet eligibility requirements for access to all areas of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance.
  
  Note:
  
  US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Strongly Preferred -AMMO-29 Certification (Electrical Explosive Safety for Naval Facilities)

Key Purpose

• Provides a list of agreed-upon union benefits
  to include in job postings to support hiring efforts.

Main Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• 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.

Pay Premiums & Compensation Add-ons

• 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 & Equipment Benefits

• Safety Shoes: $175 annual allowance.
• Prescription Safety Glasses:
  Up to $250 annually (per policy).

Other Coverage

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

Compensation Details:

$36.45

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