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Amentum

Government engineering and technical services provider

Industrial Electrician 3

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMossville, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or demonstrated equivalent is required.
  • Three years of experience as a maintenance electrician in an industrial environment, or a demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
  • Must be able to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights of up to 30 feet or higher.
  • Must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test if offered a position.
  • A valid driver's license may be required.
  • Must be able to obtain a security access badge at the client location.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, bend and stoop, squat, kneel, move, stretch and reach repetitively, and walk extensively throughout the plant during a shift.
  • Must be able to use a company- or client-approved utility knife and differentiate wire-coding colors.
  • Must wear steel-toe safety shoes and required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats.
  • Must be willing to work overtime when required and may be required to work holidays and weekends.
  • Must have the ability to install conduit and terminate wiring, diagnose and troubleshoot electrical equipment and systems, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facility electrical and mechanical equipment.
  • Must be able to identify and correct safety-related issues and independently evaluate equipment to identify potential failures.
  • Must have arithmetic skills, apply formulas such as current and voltage, and convert measurement units.
  • Must be able to interact professionally with clients despite periods of stress.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical equipment up to 480-volt, three-phase, and facility systems including rooftop units, doors, lighting, variable-frequency drives, and motor circuits.
  • Run conduit and terminate wire according to job specifications.
  • Use working knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
  • Use the building automation system to track building conditions and facility equipment operation.
  • Apply electrical and mechanical skills to complete assignments.
  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on industrial electrical control and operating systems using the computerized maintenance management system.
  • Respond to work orders and provide service and feedback to customers while ensuring compliance with codes, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Recommend measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
  • Understand company policies and enforce safety regulations; follow safety guidelines including job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures, and wear required personal protective equipment.
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment such as personal fans, thermostats for gas and electric heaters, bus bars, and disconnects.
  • Troubleshoot electrical components including programmable logic controllers, AC and DC drives, relay logic, single-loop controllers, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
  • Operate measuring, diagnostic, and electrical testing instruments to help provide energy-efficiency solutions.
  • Work with electrical system components including motor control centers, inverters, and motors.
  • Read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics and prints, and update assigned electrical prints and schematics for modifications.
  • Operate hand tools, laptop computers, and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
  • Maintain a strict schedule while adapting day-to-day activities and scheduling to meet customer needs.
  • Perform general equipment maintenance and other duties as assigned by a manager or supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working safely with 480-volt, three-phase circuits.
  • Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial lighting systems.
  • Experience making repairs on rubber production or similar equipment.
  • Experience troubleshooting and repairing electric motors and motor controls.
  • Experience troubleshooting variable-frequency drives.
  • Experience using a PC-based system to open and close work orders and report time.

About the Company

Amentum

Government engineering and technical services provider

Amentum provides technical and engineering services to government agencies to support high-stakes missions such as space launch, nuclear cleanup, and military operations. Its offerings combine workforce, engineering, and mission-support capabilities across the full lifecycle—from planning and design to operations and sustainment—delivered as contracted services. The company differentiates itself through scale and breadth: formed from a spin-off and expanded by acquiring DynCorp and PAE, and later merging with Jacobs’ Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber & Intelligence units, making it one of the largest government services contractors with about 53,000 employees and a public listing (AMTM). Its main goal is to help the U.S. and its allies achieve mission success for critical national programs by providing comprehensive, reliable government-focused technical services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chantilly, VA
Founded
2020

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