Engineering Technician - Electrician

Job Title: Senior Electrician VI-VII (Engineering Technician)

Location: White Oak, MD

Function/Branch: Engineering / Tunnel 9

Directorate: Test Operations

Position Type: Regular, Full-Time

Pay Type: Non-Exempt

Grade : M06 - M07

Starting Hourly Rate : $37.00-$57.70 / hour

**Current U.S. Citizenship Required**

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Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Technician-Electrician, supporting TOS II, at Tunnel 9 in White Oak, Maryland. The Engineering Technician- Electrician will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for operating and maintaining the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

Open to internal and external candidates.

Job Summary

Perform the role of an Electrician responsible for the checkout and preparation of plant and test facility equipment. This includes installing and maintaining facility systems, performing maintenance and servicing to ensure operational readiness, troubleshooting electrical malfunctions, determining the condition of electrical equipment, and implementing necessary repairs. The work involves voltages ranging from 120V to 13kV, requiring a thorough knowledge of hand tools and advanced electrical test equipment. Must possess or be willing to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Job Duties:

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical equipment, including motors, motor control centers, generators, transformers, controllers, power circuit breakers, control input/output devices (such as switches, solenoids, potentiometers, and pushbutton stations), motor-operated valves, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, and other electrical systems, ensuring compliance with electrical codes, standards, and regulations.
• Assess the overall condition of electrical equipment, diagnose electrical malfunctions, and determine the scope of necessary repairs.
• Utilize test equipment, including high-voltage proximity detectors, meters (loaded/unloaded), and megohmmeters (meggers).
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, layouts, and other technical specifications.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Prioritize safety by utilizing the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) system, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Job Safety Requirements (JSR), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) before and during work.
• Maintain a safe workplace, ensuring safety is the highest priority.
• Wear company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as directed by supervisors and in accordance with company policy; this is a condition of employment.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must possess High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 8 years' experience in industrial electrical maintenance. Equivalent experience in education, or other fields pertinent to the position may be substituted.
• Journeyman Electrician License/Certificate
• Demonstrated knowledge of NFPA 70E standards and safe electrical work practices.
• Current United States Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master Electrician License
• Formal NFPA 70E Certification
• Experience with PLCs
• Experience working with medium- or high-voltage systems

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc. formed to provide unmatched Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex.

We chose our name to serve as an enduring reminder of our commitment to AEDC's rich aerospace research and development legacy anchored in AEDC's Toward New Horizons founding study and the unprecedented opportunities to greatly expand AEDC's capabilities and capacity Beyond those existing today. Leveraging the capabilities of our parent companies, BNH specializes in testing and evaluation for military and space systems combined with proven capability in large-scale Government program management, integration, engineering, and construction services for specialized and technically advanced high-hazard facilities.

Join our Team!

BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, and any other grounds for discrimination prohibited by applicable law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.