Electronic Technician Special Tooling Program

About the role

This position is located at the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, TX, within the Enabling Support & Services organization. The Electronic Technician supports the Special Tooling Program by maintaining and repairing a wide range of electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems essential to plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, test, and install computers, audio/video systems, x-ray equipment, lasers, fiber optics, radios/communication devices, networking gear, scientific instruments, vacuum systems, numerically controlled machines, alarm systems, Delta Control Systems, PLCs, pneumatic/air handling systems, gauges, relief valves, transmitters, scales, control valves, and other machinery.
• Maintain plant-wide systems including building controls and utility services.
• Perform maintenance on pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, and mechanical equipment.
• Program and maintain low-voltage DC controls; interpret prints, sketches, electrical diagrams, and schematics for pneumatic, fluidic, electrical, and electronic control circuits.
• Use test equipment and hand/power tools to remove, install, repair, fabricate, calibrate, and adjust equipment.
• Prepare reports, records, requisitions, and maintain related files.
• Assist with equipment, tool, and parts inventories; ensure proper handling, maintenance, use, and accountability of assigned equipment and tools.
• Adhere to Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management; report any irregularities that may violate FCC or other regulations.
• Follow all applicable safety and security standards; maintain knowledge of Federal, DOE, Corporate, and Plant rules, regulations, labor agreements, and policies.
• Attend required training and participate in worker involvement activities, including hazard identification and work planning.
• Understand the right to stop work when personal or others’ safety is at risk; attend all safety meetings and training; suggest improvements to the work environment.

Skills

• Proficiency in troubleshooting, repairing, and installing diverse electronic and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and schematics.
• Competence in using test equipment and hand/power tools.
• Strong understanding of low-voltage DC controls and general electrical circuitry.
• Familiarity with pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Commitment to safety protocols and regulatory compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to perform all duties and functions outlined above.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Physically fit to perform job functions as determined by medical evaluation.
• Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Recent (within the last 3 years) acceptable industrial experience in instrumentation, control, or electronic equipment maintenance.
• Three years’ experience in maintenance and repair of similar equipment, plus an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Electronic Technology or Instrumentation and Control from an accredited college, or equivalent training from a recognized trade school (including military schools).

Education

• High School diploma or General Equivalency Development (GED).

DOE Order 426.2A Requirements

• High School diploma or DOE O 426.2A alternative; experience requirements may be satisfied after employment.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.
• Straight pulling or pushing for up to 1 hour per day.
• Reaching above shoulder level.
• Repetitive motion of the wrist/forearm.
• Walking and standing for up to 2 hours each per day.
• Repeated bending at the waist and squatting.
• Climbing stairs and ladders.
• Normal far vision in at least one eye correctable to 20/40; near vision sufficient to read screens and documents at 13–16 inches; depth perception.
• Good hearing; no evidence of current drug or alcohol abuse.

Environmental Factors

• Potential exposure to radiation (plutonium, tritium, uranium).
• Outdoor work environment.
• Exposure to radio frequency energy.
• Work on ladders or scaffolding.
• Proximity to moving vehicles.
• Prolonged or irregular hours; swing/Graves shift work.
• Possible isolated work assignments.

Clearance & Certifications

• Must obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Must obtain Human Reliability Program (HRP) certification upon hire or initiate certification process.