Amentum is seeking a 1st shift Electrician to join our industrial facility maintenance teams based in the Peoria Area.
Perform the typical duties of an electrician working with voltages up to 15kv. Perform maintenance, troubleshooting and emergency repairs on equipment in the Peoria area. Typical work schedule is Monday – Friday, 7:00 am-3:30 pm; hours may vary based on business demand. Will be scheduled for Paid on call, on a rotating schedule for afterhours issues. Communication to the client and management as required. This position has potential for paid overtime. Wide variety of work environments, indoor and outdoor. Local work only. Strong team dynamics which makes for an enjoyable work environment.
The Industrial Electrician V must have the ability to identify and follow strong safety programs. Able to identify safety-related issues and perform independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures. General Maintenance of equipment will also be required.
Position has technical onboarding and training program. This allows a new employee to become familiar with the various sites, equipment and typical operations and work.
Responsibilities:
- Perform all power related work, Maintenance, repairs and projects as required. Perform work on larger maintenance efforts with the power crew manager for Substations, breakers, load break interrupters, transformers, and various power distribution panels and equipment in the Peoria Area.
- Regular communication and reporting with managers.
- Read schematics and onelines in the effort to determine solutions for problems that arise
- Perform safety and hazard assessments prior to performing any work
- Operate Circuit breakers, interrupters and disconnects as part of normal maintenance and workload
- Inspection and documentation of findings
- Communication to Client and management of issue found and work completion
- Responds to emergency calls and takes necessary actions
- Directs the work of unskilled and semi-skilled helpers assisting in projects, assuring that proper safety practices are followed
- Perform work following standard NFPA 70E and IEEE as required
- Performs preventive maintenance as directed by the Maintenance Management System (CMMS). This is through a company provided tablet.
- Understands company policies and enforces safety regulations.
- Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis (two-minute rule) and lockout/tagout procedures and utilizes PPE as required.
- Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
- Demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer.
- Able to be in a rotation for one week on-call period.
- Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays as required by maintenance schedules.
- Other duties may be assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- Electrician Certificate from an apprenticeship program, equivalent Associates Technical degree, Military experience as an electrician or Electrical technician.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience
- Ability to read and troubleshoot from electrical onelines and schematics
- Valid driver’s License
- Familiarity in using electrical test equipment – multimeters, megger, and verifiers
- Familiarity working with distribution panels and switchboards
- Following company Lockout Tagout procedures
Additional Information:
- Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
- This position will require a valid Driver’s License.
- This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
- This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
- This position may require local travel, various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules. Overtime and holidays as required.
Physical Requirements:
- Requires the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
- Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladders, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift.
- Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift.
- Requires the ability to regularly kneel repetitive for shift.
- Requires the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift.
- Requires the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift.
- Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.
- Requires the use of a Company/Client approved utility knife.
- Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.
- Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement.
- Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.
Special Requirements:
- Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
- Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained.
Other Attributes:
- Must be willing to work overtime when required. May be required to work holidays and weekends.
Compensation Details:
35.00-45.00
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
04/02/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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