Brookhaven National Laboratory is hiring: Electrician in Upton

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Under minimum supervision lays out, constructs, installs, maintains, repairs and operates (in accordance with the national electrical codes, or as otherwise directed) electrical systems, equipment, controls and related devices.
• May be required to perform similar duties on other than maintenance division equipment and facilities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Seven years total experience composed of 5 years apprenticeship, and 2 years’ experience; or 7-9 years total experience composed of formal trade school plus minimum 2-years’ experience or 9 years’ experience (no formal training).
• Maintenance and installation experience with electrical systems in a large commercial or institutional setting up to 600 volts.
• Inspection of electrical systems and equipment to identify hazards, defects, and the need for repair, and to ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair various types of indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures, 120V to 277V.
• Testing of electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using various types of test equipment.
• Understanding and proficiency in safe work practices including LOTO (Lockout / Tagout), fall protection, confined space, and in the use of various types of personal protection equipment.
• Installation of conduit, junction boxes and all other electrical hardware necessary for conductor distribution.
• Installation of fire alarm panels, devices, and security systems.
• Installation of and maintenance of motors, motor starters, circuit breakers, panel boards, switchboards, and other electrical equipment.
• Ability to read and review electrical drawings.
• Respond to emergency situations, alarms, or occurrences in an appropriate manner.
• NYS Driver's license.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Working knowledge and proficiency of NFPA70 (National Electrical Code).
• Familiarity with NFPA70E-2015 (Electrical Safety in the Workplace).
• Current or past holder of a local County Master Electricians license.
• NYS fire/security alarm system installer license.

Other Requirements:
• Must meet the medical requirements of the “Job Assessment Form”.
• Must have a telephone and must provide the number to BNL for callout and contact purposes.
• Must possess written and verbal skills.
• Must be capable of following written instruction procedures, work orders, and similar documents.
• Must possess the writing skills to sufficiently complete work orders and other required documents.
• Must be able to communicate verbally with customers, fellow workers, and supervisors.
• Must be able to complete all the requirements of the Job Training Assessment.

Environmental, Health, and Safety Considerations:
• Standing, bending, and lifting, up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to climb fixed and portable ladders and work at heights up to 30 feet.
• Use of a respirator and other related safety equipment.
• Work outdoors/cold environments.
• Work in warm environments.
• Use of powered and air operated hand tools.
• Work with machinery including benchtop grinders and similar.
• Work on scaffolds and operate man-lifts, aerial lifts, and boom trucks.