Job Type
Full-time
Description
OverviewWe are seeking an experienced
Electrical Lead to support Operations & Maintenance services at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Edison Environmental Center in Edison, New Jersey. The Electrical Lead will support the continuous operation, preventive and corrective maintenance, alteration, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of secondary electrical power and critical power systems serving commercial and laboratory applications.
This is a fully onsite position at the EPA facility in Edison, New Jersey. This is a full-time position contingent upon contract award.
The general core work schedule is 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.
Responsibilities- Lead and perform continuous electrical operations and maintenance (O&M), alterations, troubleshooting, and repairs of secondary power and electrical distribution systems supporting commercial and laboratory operations.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on feeders, switchgear, panelboards, branch and specialty circuits, and related electrical distribution equipment.
- Maintain and troubleshoot critical power systems, including UPS systems, batteries, capacitors, fans, emergency generators, and automatic transfer switches (ATS). Perform calibration, power-quality analysis, infrared thermography, and load-bank and transfer testing, and integrate monitoring to support high reliability.
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot lighting fixtures, ballasts and LED drivers, motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor control centers (MCCs), sanitary pump controls, breakers, fuses, and laboratory circuits, including isolated-ground and clean-power systems.
- Support modernization, testing, diagnostics, and monitoring of electrical distribution systems to promote system reliability.
- Perform and document CMMS-driven preventive maintenance and maintain accurate electrical system records and detailed as-built documentation.
- Perform electrical work in accordance with NEC/NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, applicable code and EPA requirements, established maintenance procedures, and the contract's required safety plans.
- Support authorized corrective and emergency electrical maintenance as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required Experience and Skills- Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a licensed electrician in the State of New Jersey.
- Demonstrated experience with secondary power operations and continuous electrical O&M, alterations, troubleshooting, and repairs in commercial and laboratory applications.
- Advanced knowledge of NEC/NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E.
- Experience with electrical distribution systems, including feeders, switchgear, panelboards, branch circuits, and specialty circuits.
- Experience with critical power systems, including UPS systems, emergency generators, and automatic transfer switches.
- Experience performing electrical testing and diagnostics, including IR thermography, load-bank/transfer testing, calibration, and power-quality analysis.
- Knowledge of OSHA requirements and applicable federal, state, and EPA safety standards.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with staff, customers, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to adapt to changing work priorities, operational requirements, and emergency situations.
- Must meet all federal and contract requirements for personnel verification, identification, security, background checks, GSA clearance, and EPA facility access.
- Abide by the Federal Drug-Free workplace policy.
- Must possess a valid driver's license with a clear and satisfactory driving record.
- Experience supporting federal government contracts and contract compliance is preferred.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Education and Training- High school diploma or GED, preferred
- Must be a licensed electrician in the State of New Jersey.
- Must maintain required New Jersey electrical licensure as a condition of assignment and continued employment.
Physical Requirements- This position requires onsite presence at the EPA facilities located in Edison, New Jersey; no remote work is available.
- May occasionally be required to support after-hours or weekend electrical work in response to emergency or authorized maintenance requirements.
- This role requires work in office settings and non-office settings such as the mechanical plant, electrical distribution areas, laboratories, warehouse areas, and other facility operational areas. Work may require exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, mist, and/or fumes.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
- Maneuver throughout the worksite and stand or walk for periods of time as required to access facility operational areas.
- Bend, kneel, reach, and stoop as necessary to access and observe facility conditions.
- Climb stairs and occasionally use ladders and/or step stools as necessary.
- Safely work in and around active facility operations and equipment.
- Occasionally lift and carry tools, materials, or equipment when supporting electrical or other facility maintenance activities or providing coverage, as needed.
Pay RangeThe projected hourly pay range for this position is $40.00/hour to $45.00/hour USD.
Benefits InformationThis is a Service Contract Act (SCA) position. Health & Welfare, vacation, holiday and sick leave offered will be as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination. The EPA proposal includes an applicable SCA wage determination addressing Health & Welfare and vacation benefits for covered employees.
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