Research Facility Electrician

Research Facility Electrician (RFE)
NASA Glenn Research Center - Lewis Field
Brook Park, OH

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 is currently seeking a Research Facility Electrician (RFE) to join our team in Brook Park, Ohio in support of the Test Facilities Operation, Maintenance and Engineering (TFOME) contract at NASA Glenn Research Center - Lewis Field. The TFOME team at the NASA Glenn Research Center provides engineering and technical services in the aeronautics, space power and propulsion test facilities.

Responsibilities:

The Research Facility Electrician (RFE) will perform a variety of journeyman electrical trade functions such as the installation, maintenance, or repair of equipment for the generation, distribution, or utilization of electric energy. Duties and responsibilities may include but not limited to:

• Install and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, power equipment, and components of machinery and equipment following electrical code, manuals, specifications, schematics, and blueprints
• Install and repair control and distribution apparatus, including motors, relays, switches, circuit-breaker panels, etc.
• Install and connect power supply wiring, cables, conduit, and electrical apparatus for machines and equipment in facilities following diagrams, schematics, or blueprints.
• Diagnose and resolve problems in electrical circuits, systems, and equipment using testing instrumentsand equipment.
• Test continuity of circuits to ensure compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit using rulers, measuring devices, hand tools, pipe threader, and conduit bender.
• May operate facility overhead cranes, bucket trucks, man-lifts, forklifts, and portable cranes.

Qualifications:

Must have a combination of the following:

• Completion of a 4-year State approved apprenticeship program with a Journeyman Electricians certificate and 4 years of additional electrical industry work experience, or 8 years minimum of equivalent journeyman level electricians experience, with 2 years of related technical instruction training that is verifiable by training records or certificates.
• Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, or graduate from a Vocational Trade School program in Electrical Technology.
• Familiarity with electrical codes, and knowledge of the proper use of the NEC handbook, NFPA 70E,Electrical safety PPE, and OSHA standards.
• Familiarity with electrical systems, tools, equipment and instruments.
• Ability to read electrical blueprints, drawings, and layouts, and use computers.
• Good attention to detail and follow verbal and written instructions from engineering or supervision.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions from engineering or supervision.
• Ability to use own judgment and decisions to allow continuity of work flow.
• Must be self-motivated and a "Team Player" with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to organize time and assignments to properly prioritize efforts for maximum effectiveness.

Other Position Requirement:

• Must be a US Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
  
  

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.

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CJ