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Commercial/Industrial Electrician

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Job ID: 665181BR Date posted: Apr. 25, 2024
Description:Seeking experienced Electricians to support the AN/FSY-3, SPACE FENCE radar site and subsystems. The selected candidate will perform a variety of maintenance and technical support activities on products at the Space Fence radar site on Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands. Job responsibilities include the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, and modification on a wide variety of commercial and industrial electrical systems according to company standards utilizing an energy management system in addition to hands-on work.

Selected candidates will analyze and evaluate products and related performance, troubleshoot, and diagnose malfunctions to eliminate problems in minimal time, while maintaining effective customer communications and relations.

The team on Kwajalein consists of a small cadre of experienced professionals that work as one cohesive team to accomplish all work at the site. Candidates should also be willing to perform other job-related duties as assigned, such as assisting in the arranging for services of outside vendors; understanding the required supplies and repair parts needed to maintain systems; working with logistics personnel to orders parts as needed, maintaining records of scheduled maintenance procedures, and working on other tasks as identified by the manager and/or team leads at site. This scope is not just limited to commercial/industrial electrical, but shall include HVAC, electronics, plumbing, and repair of other facility systems as needed. Responding to emergency maintenance requests 24/7 and conducting infrequent training and/or mentoring of personnel should be expected.

Applicants should be aware that there is limited medical care on the island. Applicant must be capable of working within a small group of highly motivated and trained professionals who provide facilities, radar, mechanical, electrical, IT and electronics support 24/7. The team environment is critical for mission support.

Most of these positions will be unaccompanied.
Basic Qualifications:
Knowledge of industry standards and practices in addition to comprehensive understanding of equipment and systems software.

Expert understanding of electrical preventive and demand maintenance techniques and their practical application to complex problems and situations ordinarily or rarely encountered.

High School diploma, or equivalent experience/combined education, with additional technical training equivalent to a technical or associate degree with a demonstrated ability to perform assigned job functions.

Ability to obtain an Interim Secret DoD security clearance prior to starting this position. Obtaining a Security Clearance requires US citizenship.
Desired Skills:
Journeyman status preferred.

Experience with preventative/corrective maintenance on military radar systems/subsystems.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Technicians
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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