Electrical Technician 4

About the role

The NSF NOIRLab is hiring an Electrical Technician to support the Gemini Observatory on Maunakea, Hawaii. The position is available at various levels, depending on the candidate's experience, education, and demonstrated ability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, operate and repair telescopes, instruments and observatory electrical systems, and support development and upgrade projects aimed to improve the observatory's performance with no supervision.
• Assemble and troubleshoot electrical components such as wiring, cables including conduits, electrical panels and its protections and power distribution systems to the telescope and instruments.
• Utilize and maintain test equipment and keep certifications updated.
• Perform daily checks of observatory power network conditions with no supervision.
• Perform generator and UPS safety walk through inspections with no supervision.
• Perform operation and maintenance of the fire alarm system with no supervision.
• Create, modify, and update documentation of telescope and instrument electrical systems.
• Purchase materials, supplies and equipment for the different laboratories used by the Electronics group and maintain them in good working order.
• Identify and order proper spares and components for telescope and instrument electrical systems and keep track of inventory lists.
• Create safety documentation such as Job Hazard Analysis, LOTO, and work procedures as necessary.
• Collaborate with and work cooperatively with other staff, including cross training individuals when necessary.
• Supervise the work of other electrical technicians (if any).
• Operate equipment as necessary, maintaining written and/or electronic records, maintain tools, maintain clean and organized shared spaces and common areas, and provide general assistance to other staff members as required or requested.
• Comply with applicable safety standards, procedures and practices and ensure safety of operations in areas under purview; correct and/or report unsafe conditions and practices.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical/Electronics technology (at least 2 year study program)
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in electrical technology
• Journey Worker electrician (EJ) Hawaii certification
• Able to perform work with no supervision
• Possess basic knowledge of electronic principles and theory and practical knowledge and understanding of electrical and electronic circuits
• Possess basic mechanical skills and be able to properly use basic hand tools
• Knowledge of PC based computer programs
• Valid Driver’s License; clean driving record; ability to drive a 4-wheel drive

Preferred Qualifications

• Journey Worker Industrial electrician (EJI) Hawaii certification
• 7+ years of experience in industrial environment
• Able to perform work with no supervision
• Able to supervise and direct other technicians
• Able to provide other technicians with electrical safety trainings
• Possess basic mechanical skills and be able to properly use basic hand tools
• Ability to support mechanical and electronics technicians when needed
• Knowledge of Windows or Mac based computer programs
• Valid Driver’s License; clean driving record; ability to drive a 4-wheel drive

Physical Demands

Constant need to move about inside the office environment to move objects, service machinery, and conduct maintenance services.
Frequent need to position self to maintain building-specific machinery (including boilers) as well as general office tools.
Frequent need to distinguish, discern, and identify a variety of objects and details with accuracy.
Some travel may be necessary in or outside the contiguous United States including travel to the various observatory sites (Arizona, Chile and Hawai`i).
Occasional work at high elevation summit sites may be required (summit elevations range from 6,800 feet to 14,000 feet).

How to Apply

Apply by May 20, 2026 for priority consideration. This position will remain open until it is filled. Please submit a cover letter and a CV or resume, PDF files preferred. Please name any attachments with the following format: Lastname Docname.