High Voltage Electrician

Responsibilities

• Inspects, tests, repairs, fabricates, alters, and installs a wide variety of electrical power and instrumental equipment, including controlling devices and wiring systems; electromechanical and technical equipment, and power system failure responses.
• Determines necessary corrective action and completes restoration to service.
• Operates machinery, tools, and complex test equipment as necessary.
• Works in confined spaces with underground manholes and duct banks.
• Possible dress out for radiological areas and other contaminants.

Requirements

• Requires trade school or apprenticeship training with four years of applicable industrial electrical and electronics experience or equivalent combination.
• Must complete and qualify in:
  • The Y-12 Power Distribution One-Line course and subsequent refresher courses.
  • High Voltage Safety course.
  • Carcinogen and PCB Worker training.
• Must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (i.e., 1 year maintenance-related experience, or a DOE O 426.2 alternative). DOE 426.2 experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities.
• Requires a Q clearance; ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
• This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), including a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and possible counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
• May be categorized as a “designated position” under 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
• U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance applicants.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four plus years of experience after journeyman status.
• Experience in medium voltage/distribution and transmission voltage ranges (161 kV, 13.8 kV to 5 kV) and low voltages from (600 volts to 50 volts AC and up to 130 volts DC).
• Knowledge of DOE Orders, and state and federal laws pertaining to facility operations; complex system knowledge; major risk management; work planning and controls.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface effectively with various organizations.
• Extra training or applicable experience documentation.
• Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of Conduct of Operations, Integrated Safety Management, Y-12 Plant safety documentation, engineering principles, and ES&H regulatory compliance.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans.
• Employer-matched 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Education reimbursement.
• Onsite workout facilities and healthy cafeteria options.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.

About the Organization

Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security. Top-notch, dedicated colleagues and a generous pay structure within a stable organization. Y-12 encourages employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work, and the community.