Electrical Systems Operator

About the role

Amentum is looking for an Electrical Systems Operator to join its team. The operator ensures the safe and efficient operation, monitoring and maintenance of electrical systems, with a focus on reliability and compliance with safety standards. The position is hourly and overtime-eligible, under the Service Contract Act, with a stated pay range of $50,000-$100,000.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and monitor electrical distribution systems, including substations, transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear and UPS, and control major facilities via SCADA or similar systems
• Manage power generation equipment to ensure a continuous power supply
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance to identify and fix potential issues
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and respond quickly to alarms, outages and emergencies, isolating problems and restoring power
• Execute safe switching procedures following lockout/tagout (LOTO) and other safety protocols
• Follow electrical safety standards such as NEC and NFPA 70E, and take part in safety drills and training
• Maintain logs of operations, failures, inspections and maintenance, and update schematics and documentation
• Work with engineers, technicians and maintenance staff, and relay status and priorities to supervisors

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 10 years of experience in electrical distribution systems, including at least 2 years controlling and monitoring major facility systems (UPS, power generation, SCADA)
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Ability to climb ladders and platforms, lift tools over 40 pounds, and work in hazardous conditions
• Full vision, including color vision and depth perception

Required skills

• Knowledge of high-voltage power distribution, transformers, circuit breakers and control systems
• Strong troubleshooting skills and familiarity with diagnostic tools
• Familiarity with NEC and NFPA 70E
• Ability to perform power load, voltage and system performance calculations
• Preferred: associate degree or technical certificate, apprenticeship completion, experience in mission-critical or secure facilities, and NETA certification

What we offer

• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, parental leave and educational reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan, disability and life insurance, pet insurance
• Additional health and welfare payments under the SCA depending on selected benefits