Standby Reliability Power Electrician

LLNL$110K — $134K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance requiring U.S. Citizenship.
  • High school diploma or equivalent with completion of apprenticeship program in the electrician trade or equivalent experience.
  • Proficiency in maintenance, inspection, operation, installation, repair, replacement, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning stand-by power systems.
  • Knowledge of NFPA 70E and NFPA 110 standards and applicable safety protocols.
  • Demonstrated communication skills for interaction with technical and administrative personnel.
  • Basic computer skills for preparing logs, reports, and emails.
  • Valid California driver's license; availability for scheduled and emergency overtime.

Responsibilities

  • Perform maintenance and inspections on standby generator power systems and transfer switches.
  • Test and troubleshoot malfunctioning systems using electrical test equipment.
  • Follow safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and use of PPE.
  • Document preventive maintenance tasks and communicate results.
  • Analyze data and prepare project management reports.
  • Provide effective customer service to clients and team members.
  • Complete preventative maintenance requests and work orders.

Benefits

  • Career indefiniteness providing job stability.
  • Work in an environment with a diverse range of expertise including engineering and environmental sciences.
  • Potential exposure to unique technical and safety protocols in an experimental setting.
Full Job Description
Relisted position. Originally listed on 6/04/2026. Previous candidates need not reapply. We have an opening for a Standby Reliability Power Electrician. You will perform a variety of specialized journey level electrical functions including maintenance, inspections, operations, installations, repair, replacement, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities on Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) and building standby generator power systems. This position is in the Maintenance Production Division within the Infrastructure Maintenance and Utilities Department. This position requires working at Site 200 in Livermore, California and at Site 300 in Tracy, California. This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work. You will • Perform maintenance, inspections, operations, installation, repair, replacement, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning on building standby generator power systems including automatic and manual transfer switches. • Test, troubleshoot, and repair malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components by using electrical test equipment (voltmeters, ohmmeters, insulation testers, etc.) and print reading skills. • Follow all national, local, and Laboratory safety procedures and policies including lockout/tagout (LOTO), selecting and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively participating in Laboratory work planning and control process. • Document and communicate the results of preventive maintenance tasks, including visual inspections, malfunction detection, hazard identification, and code compliance. • Analyze data and prepare reports required for managing projects, work orders, and preventive maintenance records. • Provide effective and timely customer service to clients and team members. • Complete preventative maintenance requests, deficiency reports, and work orders. • 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. • Knowledge and ability to maintain, inspect, operate, install, repair, replace, test, troubleshoot, and commission of stand-by power system, including generators, automatic and manual transfer switches. • Ability to perform annual preventative maintenance on various brands of automatic and manual transfer switches, including key test, drop test, and load banks. • Knowledge of NFPA 70E and NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems, and applicable Safety policies and procedures. • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills necessary to interact with all levels of technical and administrative personnel. • Basic knowledge of personal computers and related software (e.g., email, Microsoft Word, etc.) to prepare logs and reports, send and receive e-mails, perform computer-based training, and timekeeping entry. • Valid California driver's license and the ability to work scheduled, on-call, and emergency overtime. Qualifications We Desire • Experience with maintenance and reliability standards and concepts such as root cause analysis, reliability centered maintenance, continuous improvement, NFPA 70B, and ANSI/NETA testing specifications. • Knowledge of common electrical devices and their ratings and application. 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. Additional Information #LI-Onsite Position Information This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates. Site 300 Site 300 is an experimental test site operated by LLNL. Situated on 7,000 acres in rural foothills approximately six miles southwest of downtown Tracy and 15 miles southeast of Livermore, Site 300 hosts approximately 200 employees with expertise in such fields as engineering, chemistry, biology, and environmental restoration. Employees assigned to work at Site 300 may be exposed to the organism that causes San Joaquin Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis).

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