Crane & Electrical Specialist (Engineer/Technician)

About the role

The Crane & Electrical Specialist (Engineer/Technician) supports the Savannah River Site, troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving electrical and control systems for cranes, hoisting equipment, and heavy industrial machinery.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, control, and instrumentation systems for overhead cranes, hoists, and heavy equipment.
• Diagnose issues involving motors, motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, relays, sensors, and power distribution systems.
• Analyze and resolve intermittent faults, control logic issues, and system failures impacting crane operation.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, control diagrams, loop diagrams, and vendor documentation.
• Support maintenance and troubleshooting of crane control systems, pendant/radio controls, limit switches, and safety interlocks.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical components to ensure system reliability.
• Support equipment upgrades, control system modifications, and obsolescence replacements.
• Interface with mechanical and rigging teams to support integrated troubleshooting and repair activities.
• Absorb inspections, testing, and commissioning of crane electrical systems.
• Maintain documentation, troubleshooting records, and work packages in accordance with site procedures.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety practices, including LOTO and NFPA 70E requirements.

Requirements

• Technician Level: High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in electrical or instrumentation preferred; 5+ years of experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems, preferably in cranes or heavy equipment; strong experience with motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, and industrial electrical troubleshooting; ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control diagrams.
• Engineer Level: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field; 3+ years of experience supporting industrial electrical systems, controls, or equipment troubleshooting (or 7+ years equivalent hands-on experience); experience analyzing electrical failures and supporting system improvements and upgrades; familiarity with PLC programming/troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.); experience with VFDs, motor starters, MCCs, and industrial power distribution systems; knowledge of control systems, interlocks, and safety systems in heavy equipment; experience with equipment testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting in operating facilities.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.