Electrician III – Electric Motor Technician

We have an opening for an Electrician I/Electrician II Electric Motor Technician. You will perform a variety of specialized journey-level electrical trade functions in the inspection operation installation repair replacement testing and troubleshooting of electrical components and equipment. This position is in the Maintenance Production Division within the Infrastructure Maintenance and Utilities Department and may require work at Site 300 located in Tracy California.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

You will 

• Perform basic journey-level specialized electrical trade functions in the installation maintenance operations repair replacement testing and troubleshooting of electrical motors.
• Perform maintenance operations construction repairs and testing on facility electrical systems and associated equipment to restore systems to operational condition.
• Perform lockout/tagout to isolate components and de-energize equipment.
• Provide effective and timely customer service to clients and team members. Interact with facility managers facility point-of-contacts inspectors ES&H technicians and other craft personnel and provide technical guidance
• Analyze prepare and deliver reports required for managing projects work orders and preventative maintenance records.
• Complete preventative maintenance requests deficiency reports and work orders using a personal computer.
• Follow all national local and Laboratory safety procedures and policies including lock out/tag out selecting and using appropriate personal protective equipment and actively participating in Laboratory work planning and control process; and maintain institutional and job-specific training requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities at the 824.2 level

• Responsible for troubleshooting equipment for the distribution and utilization of electrical energy (less than 600 volts). Work is performed on building power systems and motors.
• Work with specialized test equipment in addition to standard tools of the electrician trade and various power tools including drills saws and benders.

Qualifications :

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• High school diploma GED or equivalent and completion of related apprentice training program or equivalent journey-level work experience in the electrician trade.
• Knowledge of and ability to maintain inspect operate install repair replace test and troubleshoot electrical components.
• Basic journey-level skills knowledge and abilities in the electrician trade including electrical codes and applicable Safety policies and procedures.
• Proficient in the use of all hand tools and portable power tools of the trade.
• Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interact and work independently and effectively with other crafts personnel team members managers administrative staff and provide essential customer service to clients.
• Basic computer skills necessary to prepare logs and reports send and receive e-mails perform computer-based training and timekeeping entry.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Class C drivers license; work scheduled on-call and emergency overtime lift up to 50 a safe and controlled manner and work in confined spaces.

Additional qualifications at the 824.2 level

• Journey- level skills knowledge and abilities in the electrician trade including electrical codes and applicable safety laws and regulations.
• Specialized skills knowledge of and ability to maintain inspect operate install repair replace test and troubleshoot electric motors on equipment (e.g. single phase three-phase direct drive belt drive) and knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and pumps.
• Valid State of California General Electrician License.

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience reading and working with electrical diagrams drawings schematics and prints.

Pay Range
$45.74 - $55.60 hourly for the 824.1 level
$48.08 - $58.43 hourly for the 824.2 level
This position is under a Collective Bargaining Agreement and step placement will be determined after your qualifications are fully assessed during the interview process. 

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

• Included in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Our values - visit  300

  Site 300 is an experimental test site operated by LLNL.  Situated on 7000 acres in rural foothills approximately six miles southwest of downtown Tracy and 15 miles southeast of Livermore Site 300 hosts approximately 200 employees with expertise in such fields as engineering chemistry biology and environmental restoration. Employees assigned to work at Site 300 may be exposed to the organism that causes San Joaquin Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis).

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  This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.  If you are selected we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.  Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. 

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  Remote Work :

  No

  
  

  Employment Type :

  Full-time