High-Voltage Electrician

About the role

Amentum is seeking a High-Voltage Electrician to support a government contract based in Kings Bay, Georgia. Working under general supervision at journey level, the electrician handles voltages above 600 volts, including hot-glove work on energized 12.47 kV systems and above.

Key responsibilities

• Repair, troubleshoot, maintain and/or replace electrical controls, motors, switches, street and security lighting, transformers, relays, breakers and associated overhead and underground distribution manuals.
• Maintain oil and air circuit breakers and AC/DC power supply and control systems.
• Perform safe hot-glove work on energized systems and work at various heights, including from a bucket truck.
• Willingness to work holidays, weekends and shift work.

Required profile

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least one of: completed a high-voltage apprenticeship program, or verifiable journey-level experience on 12.47 kV and above systems for at least two years.
• Knowledge of switches, transformers and their hookups.
• CPR certified and able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government clearance (US citizenship required).
• Subject to a government security investigation and must meet ongoing eligibility requirements for access to the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

Required skills

• Familiarity with electrical test equipment used for routine maintenance and repair of high-voltage transmission and distribution equipment.
• Ability to perform safe hot-glove work on energized systems.
• Standard tools of the trade and hard-toed safety shoes meeting ASTM F2413-05.

What we offer

• Hourly rate of $42.08, with shift differential, hazard pay, lead pay and on-call pay available.
• Benefits contribution of $15.42 per hour, 401(k) matched up to 6%, 12 paid holidays and paid time off starting at 2.62 hours per pay period.
• Safety shoe allowance of $175 and prescription safety glasses allowance of up to $250 annually.