Electrician (Institutional)

Overview:

The Test Facilities Operation, Maintenance and Engineering (TFOME) contract at the NASA Glenn Research Center, Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio is searching for an Electrician to perform a variety of electrical trade functions such as the installation, maintenance, or repair of equipment for the generation, distribution, or utilization of electric energy.

Responsibilities:

• Install or repair a variety of electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, or other transmission equipment.
• Work from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications.
• Locate and diagnose trouble in electrical systems or equipment.
• Work standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment.
• Use a variety of electrician's hand tools and measuring and testing instruments.

Qualifications:

• Journeyman certificate or equivalent skills and experience or an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Engineering Technology plus two (2) years of related experience.
• Familiarity with basic electrical codes and knowledge of proper use of the NEC handbook.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions from engineering or supervision.
• Ability to use own judgment and decisions to allow continuity of work flow.
• Must be self-motivated and a team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to organize time and assignments to properly prioritize efforts for maximum effectiveness.