Amentum is seeking an Industrial Electrician V for our client site in Groton, CT!

• Hiring hourly range: $42 - $50 (hourly/salary rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data).

• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, however, various hours may be required based on business demand.

• This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com

The successful candidate will have outstanding troubleshooting, maintenance and repair skills and will be committed to working with others to deliver best in class, unparalleled excellence in customer service and satisfaction.

Do you envision a workplace where every team member works together to create an amazing workplace experience? Do you want to be part of a dedicated group of professionals who consistently deliver excellence to reach our common goal of a best in class working environment? If you have a positive can-do attitude and a drive for success, Amentum is looking for you! 

The primary responsibilities will be operation and maintenance of the site high-voltage electrical distribution system including operation of substation protective relay systems, troubleshooting outages and faults, preparing feeder switching orders and planning preventive maintenance.

As the Facility Maintenance Industrial Electrician V, you will be expected to:

• Act as the subject matter expert in the troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical services and components up to 34,500 volts in a pharmaceutical research environment.

• Effectively communicate with the site management team and the customer to understand requirements, solve electrical problems, and provide solutions to problems.

• The Facility Maintenance Industrial Electrician must have the ability to identify and correct any safety-related issues and perform independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures. General Maintenance of equipment will also be required.

Essential Functions:

• Trouble shoots, assembles, installs, operates, calibrates, dismantles, and repairs all types of electrical equipment.

• Properly maintains and controls the electrical distribution system to provide a reliable source of electricity to all areas.

• May serve as maintenance advisor to engineering in material selection, documentation, calibration, testing and problem-solving methodology, project scope and follow up.

• Maintains electrical systems from 50-volt instrumentation to complex boiler and chiller controls with voltages up to 35,000 volts.

• Maintains and controls site-wide distribution systems.

• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on all electrical equipment, switchgear, and distribution systems.

• Utilizes test equipment to test motors, control circuits, motor drives, UPS systems, batteries, grounding, isolated power, ground-fault circuits/outlets, voltage and other load conditions.

• Inspects and performs safety tests on lighting/outlet circuits, generators, motors, appliances, tools, etc. Ensures all circuits are properly protected and systems/equipment are installed and maintained in accordance with the provisions of the NEC and other regulatory requirements.

• Coordinates work with outside contractors.

• Performs preventive maintenance on industrial electrical control and operating systems as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

• Responds and provides service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations, and industry standards.

• Recommends measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.

• Understands company policies and enforces safety regulations.

• Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and utilizes PPE as required.

• Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.

• Demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer.

• Other duties as assigned by Management or Lead.

Minimum Requirements:

• Connecticut E1 / E2 License

• High School diploma or demonstrated equivalent.

• Five years of experience as a maintenance technician in Power/Utility Plants

• Ability to work in a highly regulated environment and diagnose and troubleshoot basic mechanical equipment, pumps, fans, chillers, steam turbine, gas turbine, compressors, refrigeration, and more.

• Strong mechanical skills learned through previous work experience

• Strong written and verbal communication.

• Ability to identify and correct any safety-related issues and perform independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures.

• Ability to obtain site specific security access including all applicable background checks.

• Ability to pass a medical evaluation for respirator use and successfully complete a fit test for each type of respirator needed for the position or for an approved alternate respirator that provides equal or better protection from identified hazards.

• Ability to work overtime when required, including holidays and weekends as assigned.

• Ability to obtain an appropriate driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, as requested.

• Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident.

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

Some physical requirements include:

• Regularly lift to 50 lbs.

• Regularly climb ladders, steps, and scaffolding

• Repetitive motions: bend, stoop, squat, kneel, stretch, reach, wrist movement

• Walk extensively throughout the plant during shift

• Work at an accelerated pace in emergency conditions

• Ability to work in confined spaces when required

• Ability to work at heights when required

• Special Requirements: Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed. Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment.

• Pay based on licenses and years of experience

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.