Electrician

Job Description

BAE Systems is currently recruiting for Electricians to join our Facilities team at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant in Radford, VA. As an Electrician you will have the following responsibilities:

Install, inspect and maintain all electrical equipment, using a wide variety of materials, tools and equipment.

Fabricate and install all types of copper or aluminum bus bars, conduits, wiring, control panel wiring and equipment using suitable wiring diagram including explosion and dust tight equipment.

Install and adjust AC-DC brushes.

Ability to reverse a 3-phase motor.

Ability to hook-up and seal electrical relays.

Ability to hook-up a start/stop circuit.

Lay out and fabricate materials for installations or repair of equipment, working from electrical drawings or diagrams.

Locate, disassemble, test, reassemble or correct and service any motor, starter, control, circuit breaker or circuits on lines of any voltages, frequency or AC-DC current.

Exercise extreme caution and watch out for safety of men working with him when working on any electrical circuits.

Multi-skilled to assist and perform other FESA (Electronics, Instrument, Scale) base craft work as directed.

May be responsible for directing the work of as many as five area mechanics or helpers without the direct supervision of a foreman of supervisor.

Perform work to a high standard in a safe, efficient and economical manner.

Perform Root Cause Analysis/5 Why on significant electrical breakdowns and equipment failures.

Know and observe plant safety and housekeeping rules; especially, a Lock-Out, Tag-Out policy for multiple energy sources.

Perform equipment PM's per written specifications and recommend changes to PM job plans based on Root Cause Analysis performed and manufacturer recommendations.

Know and observe plant safety and housekeeping rules.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Physical Tasks


Exerts frequent physical energy. Must be able to perform unassisted lift up to 40 pounds. Must be able to maintain valid State's Driver's License. Physically able to work from a ladder. Be able to work in confined spaces. Be able to work around chemicals and magnetic drive pumps.

Working Conditions


Must be capable of working in all seasonal environment/conditions, such as the heat, rain, cold, and snow. Must be capable of working in an energetic and hazardous environment including possibly handling of energetic propellant and hazardous material. Must be capable of working in or around alcohol and ether fumes. Must be able to work around nitroglycerin or magnetic fields. Must wear proper protective equipment including, but not limited to, ARC flash, respirators, hard toe shoes, coveralls, head protection, eye, hand and hearing protection. May work extended hours, weekends, or holidays. Will work rotating shifts.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
High School diploma with a Journeyman card or AAS 2-year degree in electrical technology
5 years of industrial electrical experience
Knowledge of desktop computer skills and Microsoft Office
Maintain a valid State Driver's License

Pay Information
This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will determine your wages.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life including health and financial well-being. Benefits for Union employees are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), so your benefits may differ from those described here. Generally, employees are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, which may include military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.