Job Description

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a Fire Alarm Tradesperson - GT1 Electrical

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Inspecting, testing, maintaining, installing, modifying, and troubleshooting Fire Alarm Systems.
• Diagnosing and correcting malfunctions in Fire Alarm systems, circuits, and components.
• Supporting acceptance testing of fire alarm systems.
• Supporting impairments of fire alarm systems.
• Must have a deep understanding of building code regulations to check and ensure compliance with the highest standards of building design and construction.
• Success in this role will be demonstrated by employing effective process controls to ensure the reliability, safety, and efficient installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
• As a condition of employment, Metal Trades positions are represented by the Metal Trades Council (MTC) and represented employees must pay the monthly membership dues or agency fee.

Qualifications We Require:

• Proven experience Inspecting, testing, maintaining, installing, modifying, and troubleshooting Fire Alarm Systems.
• Be able/available to work overtime on an as needed basis and be on-call.
• Perform required periodic testing of systems and utilize a computerized database to maintain required records.
• Utilize a computerized database to maintain records, and keep work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• May consult with other Tradespersons to provide direction to other employees as required.
• Installs and monitors performance of installed electrical fire alarm equipment for hazards, adjustments, or replacement.
• Repairs, installs, replaces, and tests electrical fire alarm circuits, equipment, and appliances using appropriate tools and testing instruments.
• Guides, and/or trains other electricians in applicable procedures and techniques.
• Climbs ladders, sits, bends, stoops, stands, or walks for extended periods of time.
• Travels to job site locations. Reads engineering drawings, blueprints, standards, and specifications to install facility systems and components to specifications and code.
• Demolishes, installs, tests, and repairs facility structures, systems, and components.
• Uses and maintains tools of the trade to perform work.
• Collaborates and works as a team with other workers to produce finished construction projects timely and efficiently.
• Follows all safety guidelines and use of personal protective equipment.
• Supports operational capabilities within facilities, including construction safety, permitting, document control, space management, energy monitoring, and information technology applications.
• Understands and adheres to all applicable Sandia National Laboratories and industry regulatory and safety guidelines.
• Ensures all results, materials, processes, and final products meet quality specifications and are completed according to established requirements.
• State issued Journeyman ES-3J License/Journeyman Lineman/Journeyman Electrician or four years’ experience in relevant field.
• Reading and analyzing blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to distinguish between different colors for wiring tasks.
• Manual dexterity.

Qualifications We Desire:

• In depth knowledge of inspection, testing, maintaining, installation, modification, troubleshooting, and diagnosing fire alarm systems, circuits and components
• Trouble-shoot Fire Alarm Systems during standard and non-standard hours to include weekends.
• Be able/available to work overtime on an as needed basis and be on-call.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to maintain excellent punctual and consistent attendance record
• NICET Certification.

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

About Sandia:

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov*These benefits vary by job classification.

Security Clearance:

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Essential Functions:

If offered the position, you may be required to demonstrate your fitness to perform certain physical aspects of the position, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.

Job ID: 693815

Job Family: 120

Regular/Temporary Position: R

Full/Part-Time Status:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.