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Location:Amarillo, TX Job Title:

INF Maintenance Mechanic Electrician Organization:

North Zone Maintenance (51075469)

Essential Job Duties

• Must be proficient at assembly, installation, wiring connections, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical equipment, apparatus, fixtures, motors, and motor control circuits (single and three phase 120 to 480 volt a.c.), panelboards, and switchgears.
• Must be proficient at building interior electrical distribution systems.
• Must be able to measure, cut, thread, bend, assemble, and install conduit.
• Must be proficient in the use of tools and to test equipment normally used in the Electrician's craft.
• Must be proficient at reading prints, sketches, electrical diagrams, and schematics for the fabrication, installation, and troubleshooting of work required of this craft.
• Must have a working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, including but not limited to, wire and hardware sizing, grounding, and circuit protection requirements.
• Preferred knowledge of installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of overhead and underground primary and secondary power distribution systems.
• May be required to climb poles and perform work from an aerial basket.
• Requires strict adherence to electrical safe work practices and other Safety, Fire, and Security regulations.
• Ensures accurate and efficient replacement of parts, and makes repairs and/or adjustments to equipment and systems.
• Performs duties under the direction of line management.
• Responsible for the maintenance of accurate records required during performance of job duties.
• Must work alone or with others as the job and safe work practices require.
• Responsible for maintaining a knowledge of applicable Federal, State, DOE, Corporate and Plant rules, regulations, Labor Agreements and Plant-wide operating policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Required to attend and/or successfully complete training classes as determined by the Training and Development Technologies Department, through General Employee Training (Reference DOE Order 426.2), and Management.
• Participates in worker involvement including input to work planning and methods to identify hazards and controls.
• Understands a workers right to stop work when they feel their own or others personal safety is jeopardized.
• Attends all required safety meetings and training. Offers suggestions on improvements to the work environment

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization

Skills and Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to perform all duties and functions outlined above.
• Must meet initial employment requirements.
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend applicable written and/or oral instructions.
• Must be physically fit to perform the above functions as determined by Medical Evaluation.
• Must have successfully completed a four (4) year Pantex approved Apprenticeship which provides experience directly related to the work currently performed by the Electrician Shop, and possess a current journeymans license.
• Must have a valid State Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• All qualifications, work history, training, and education are to be verified by direct contact with former employers and/or documented proof. Ability to perform the functions and responsibilities involved will be determined by a comprehensive interview and background evaluation.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

DOE 426.2 Requirements

• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 42 .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. (Ref. DOE O 426.2)

Functional Requirements

• Lifting or carrying {less than 51 pounds (or specify # of pounds 40)
• Straight pulling or pushing (2hours/day)
• Reaching above shoulder level
• Repetitive motion of the wrist/forearm
• Walking (2hours/day)
• Standing (2hours/day)
• Repeated bending at the waist
• Repeated squatting
• Climbing with legs only (stairs)
• Climbing with arms and legs (ladders, etc.)
• Operation of motorized vehicle:
• Normal far vision in at least one eye correctable to 20/40 (20 feet)
• Near vision (must be able to read computer screen, manuscript, book etc, at approximately 13-16 inches from face)
• Depth perception (ability to tell how close or far an object is)
• Ability to distinguish basic colors (red, green, etc.)
• No evidence of current drug or alcohol abuse
• Ability to use small tools
• Ability to perform safety-sensitive duties

Environmental Factors

Constant noise (ex: running engines)

Impact noise (ex. Air hammers (EXCEPT - Instrument)

Excessive heat

Excessive cold/chilling

Environmental dust (silica)

Asbestos (Pipefitter and Boilermaker - only)

Fumes, smoke, gasses

Grease and oils

Motor fuels (Garage - only)

Solvents and degreasing agents

Radiation exposure (plutonium, tritium, uranium)

Strong acids and bases (Machinist, Pipefitter, Electrician-only)

Works out of doors

Ladders or scaffolding

Around moving vehicles

Confined spaces

Prolonged or irregular hours

Shift work - specify - Swing / Graves

Machinery with exposed moving parts

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