Industrial Maintenance Electrician IV Job at Amentum (Portland)

Industrial Maintenance Electrician IV

Amentum

Location:
United States , Portland

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

45.00 - 48.00 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

This position is responsible for providing an advanced level of expertise in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, servicing, and documenting the electrical and controls needs of equipment and systems related to HVAC units for CNC production equipment, conveyors, motors, lighting systems, control circuits, VFDs, PLCs, conveyors, cranes, and hoists. Must have the ability to maintain, improve, and participate in developing control systems, programming ladder logic / PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Wago, GE, MicroLogix, ControlLogix, PLC-5) and HMI. Works with controls and instrumentation such as thermocouples and transducers, as well as primary voltages up to and including 480v. Provides instruction, mentors and trains less skilled technicians as needed. Effectively communicates with the site management team and the customer to understand requirements, solve electrical problems, and provide solutions to manufacturing problems. The Industrial Maintenance Electrician IV must have the ability to identify and correct any safety-related issues and perform independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures. General Maintenance of equipment will also be required.

Job Responsibility:

Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required
Diagnoses, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs electrical equipment and control circuits from 24v up to and including 480V AC, electro-mechanical test devices, instrumentation devices, PLCs / ladder logic controllers, and variable frequency drives as necessary
Calibrates instrumentation equipment and controls for optimum performance
Procures parts from crib systems, OEM, or authorized vendors
Identifies and documents cost savings
Assures work conforms to NEC guidelines
Utilizes the building automation system to track building conditions and the operation of facilities equipment
Utilizes strong electrical and mechanical skills in order to complete assignments
Performs preventive maintenance as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Responds and provides service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations, and industry standards
Recommends measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance
Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems
Understands company policies and enforces safety regulations
Operates various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions
Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work
Maintains a strict schedule in order to be successful in the assignment yet demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer
Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor

Requirements:

High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent
Five years of experience performing electrical maintenance in an industrial environment or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher
Medium voltage experience including the following training to be completed (Basic Electrical Safety, COHE/LOTO, NFPA 70E 2024, CPR/FA, OSHA 30, Working at Heights, Forklift)
May require additional licensing per state regulations
Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test
This position may 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 various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules
Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement
Some tasks will require the ability to walk extensively throughout facilities during a workday
Requires the ability to climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs as needed during a workday
Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat, kneel, reach/stretch, and move in a 90-degree fashion during workday
Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding
Requires ability to read and understand information contained in a variety of documents or displayed on a computer screen
Requires ability to use a variety of office equipment and to operate a computer keyboard to access data bases, to send/receive messages and to prepare documents
Requires ability to attend meetings throughout the site and potentially travel to other Amentum, customer and/or vendor locations in the area, as well as some air travel to more distant locations
Requires the ability to communicate with others on the telephone and in one-on-one or group discussions, meetings and presentations
Demonstrated fluency in computer use including the full Microsoft product line
Requires some moving of light to medium weight materials into desks, filing cabinets and other storage locations
Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress
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
Must be willing to work overtime when required
May be required to work holidays and weekends

Nice to have:

Associates degree in industrial technology or certificate from an industrial electrical course
Experience troubleshooting and repairing 480V 3 phase
Experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical issues on cranes and hoists
Experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing VFD’s, Allen Bradley PLC’s, Allen Bradley RS Logix Software
Experience installing rigid conduit and EMT up to 3 inches
Working knowledge of NEC, sizing wire and transformers, calculating conduit fill
Experience troubleshooting and replacing 3 phase motors up 60hp
Experience with a CMMS or Maintenance Management System (i.e. Maximo, MP2, etc.)
NFPA-70E training preferred

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 24, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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