Electrical Specialist

Job Summary General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Specialist to join our Facilities team in Poway, CA.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repairs, maintains, troubleshoots and installs electrical systems and equipment such as motors, transformers, wiring, switches, fuses, and alarm systems used for the distribution and utilization of electric energy in accordance with applicable building codes.
• Works from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications. Locates and determines electrical malfunctions.
• Reads and interprets single line diagrams and conducts assessments.
• Tests electrical equipment for safety and efficiency
• Inspects circuits and wiring. Determines capacities and checks loads. Performs infrared scanning.
• Repairs electrical problems with building equipment and wiring including air compressors, A/C compressors, boilers, air handlers, machine tools, and pumps. Measures resistance, voltage, and amperage. Measures, cuts, bends and installs conduit and pulls wire.
• Performs new construction, layouts, fabrication and wiring of panel and circuit boards including drawing properly sized materials from stock.
• Repairs, maintains and troubleshoots production equipment, Building Automation Systems, CNC’s, PLC’s, and robotics.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical systems up to 480VAC.
• Installs and maintains access control systems including card readers, gate operators, intercoms, and cameras. Develops circuits for special applications.
• Under limited supervision, operates, maintains, updates, and repairs the computerized Energy Management Control System as well as R&D equipment.
• Assists in the installation of alarm systems, CCTV monitors, cameras, pan/tilt/zoom controls and in the installation of access control systems.
• May provide direction to less experienced staff.

Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Able to work independently under general supervision
• Flexibility
• Customer Service
• Accountability
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Respect
• Safety

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires education/formal training equivalent to the completion of a two-year technical degree or trade school equivalency as well as five or more years of progressive experience in operation, repair, and maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Must demonstrate considerable understanding of electrical principles, theories and concepts.
• State Electrical Specialist certification is strongly preferred.
• Must be able to read and interpret single line diagrams.
• Complete knowledge of building and electrical codes, safety regulations, and local construction industry practices.
• Complete knowledge and use of electrical hand tools and voltage or amperage measuring and recording devices; the ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, layouts and other mechanical drawings as well as the ability to assess situations and make judgments that will impact the operation of the entire facility; and excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document and report information while giving direction to less experienced staff.
• High voltage experience, up to 480VAC is required.
• Utilizes MS Office Suite, SAP and Other applications.

Salary:$65,410 - $99,888