Electric Utility Distribution Electrician​/Lineman (Site 300

Electric Utility Distribution Electrician/Lineman (Site 300)

We're looking for an Electric Utility Distribution Electrician/Lineman at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's Site 300 located in Tracy, California. You will perform a variety of specialized journey-level electrical functions including maintenance, operations, installation, repair, replacement, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities on medium-voltage and high-voltage electric utility systems and equipment. This position is in the Electric Utility Division of the Infrastructure Maintenance & Utilities Department.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

You will:

• Perform journey-level electrical work.
• Perform maintenance, switching operations, installation, repair, replacement, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning work on overhead pole-lines, transformers, switches and other electrical equipment used in the overhead distribution of electric power at the 15kV and 115kV voltage levels.
• Work with other craft personnel and provide technical guidance.
• Provide effective and timely customer service to clients and team members.
• Prepare and deliver reports; fill out preventative maintenance requests, deficiency reports, and work orders using a personal computer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; completion of apprenticeship program in the electrician trade or equivalent experience.
• Basic journey-level skills, knowledge and abilities in the electrician trade, including proficiency in the use of all tools of the trade including operating and working from a utility-type high-reach bucket truck and digger-derrick.
• Knowledge and ability to maintain, operate, install, repair, replace, test, troubleshoot, and commission transformers, switches, conductors, power-poles, and associated pole-mounted equipment and hardware used in the overhead distribution of electric power at the 15kV and 115kV voltage levels.
• Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively in writing and verbally with technical, administrative, and management personnel.
• Basic knowledge of personal computers and associated software to prepare logs and reports, send and receive e-mails, perform computer-based training, and timekeeping entry.
• Ability to work scheduled, on-call, and emergency overtime.
• Valid California Class C Driver's License required.

Qualifications We Desire:

• Experience in substation maintenance and operations.
• Experience reading electrical diagrams, testing protective relays, and working from drawings.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code and OSHA safety regulations.

Pay Range $53.01 - $64.43 Hourly This position is under a Collective Bargaining Agreement and step structure. Step placement will be determined after your qualifications are fully assessed during the interview process.