Electrical Technician 4

AURA

Job Location:

Hilo, HI - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 77377 - 90142

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

The NSF NOIRLab is the preeminent US national center for ground-based nighttime optical and infrared astronomy. NOIRLab is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) which operates as a matrix organization providing services across a range of programs: Gemini Rubin MSO (CTIO and KPNO) and CSDC; with facilities in three geographic locations: Arizona Chile and Hawaii. The mission of NOIRLab is to enable breakthrough discoveries in astrophysics by developing and operating state-of-the-art ground-based observatories and providing data products and services.

The NSF NOIRLab is hiring for an electrical technician working primarily at our summit facility on Maunakea and occasionally at our base facility in Hilo. The electrical technician will play a vital role in maintaining supporting and enhancing the sophisticated facilities and telescope electrical systems that enable world-class astronomical research at the Gemini Observatory on Maunakea.

The position is available at various levels depending on the successful candidates experience education and demonstrated ability. All technicians work in a collaborative team-based environment supporting observatory operations and maintenance.

Job Level Summary

The Electrical Technician provides technical support with maintaining operating repairing and upgrading telescopes instruments and observatory electrical and related systems and carries out their work duties in a collaborative and team-based environment.

The Electrical Technician is expected to support other team members in adjacent fields such as electronics and mechanics.

Essential Functions:

Maintain operate and repair telescopes instruments and observatory electrical systems and support development and upgrade projects aimed to improve the observatorys performance with no supervision.
Assemble and troubleshoot electrical components such as wiring cables including conduits electrical panels and its protections and power distribution systems to the telescope and instruments.
Utilize and maintain test equipment and keep certifications updated.
Perform daily checks of observatory power network conditions with no supervision
Perform generator and UPS safety walk through inspections with no supervision
Perform operation and maintenance of the fire alarm system with no supervision
Perform periodic maintenance performance checks of electrical systems and issue regular performance reports
Create modify and update documentation of telescope and instrument electrical systems
Purchase materials supplies and equipment for the different laboratories used by the Electronics group and maintain them in good working order
Identify and order proper spares and components for telescope and instrument electrical systems and keep track of inventory lists
Create safety documentation such as Job Hazard Analysis LOTO and work procedures as necessary.
Collaborate with and work cooperatively with other staff including cross training individuals when necessary. Supervise the work of other electrical technicians (if any)
Operate equipment as necessary maintaining written and/or electronic records maintain tools maintain clean and organized shared spaces and common areas and provide general assistance to other staff members as required or requested
Comply with applicable safety standards procedures and practices and ensure safety of operations in areas under purview; correct and/or report unsafe conditions and practices.
All AURA employees are responsible for the proper management and control of all AURA property within their work area whether assigned to them or someone else. This responsibility includes reporting any known missing stolen or non-working property in their work area to their supervisor or the AURA Property Officer.
Responsible for ensuring compliance with government award terms and conditions assigned to this position or subordinates of this position.

Other Functions:

Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

Degree in Electrical/Electronics technology (at least 2 year study program)
5 years of relevant professional experience in electrical technology
Journey Worker electrician (EJ) Hawaii certification
Able to perform work with no supervision
Possess basic knowledge of electronic principles and theory and practical knowledge and understanding of electrical and electronic circuits
Able to read blueprints sketches and other drawings specifying job requirements
Possess basic mechanical skills and be able to properly use basic hand tools
Knowledge of PC based computer programs.
Must have a valid Drivers License; clean driving record; ability to drive a 4-wheel drive

Preferred qualifications:

Degree in Electrical/Electronics technology (at least 2 year study program)
7 years of relevant professional experience in electrical technology including experience leading teams
Journey Worker Industrial electrician (EJI) Hawaii certification
Able to supervise and direct other technicians
Experienced with large industrial equipment (generator UPS 3-phase motors HVAC)
Possess basic knowledge of electronic principles and theory and practical knowledge and understanding of electrical and electronic circuits
Able to read blueprints sketches and other drawings specifying job requirements
Possess basic mechanical skills and be able to properly use basic hand tools
Knowledge of PC based computer programs.
Must have a valid Drivers License; clean driving record; ability to drive a 4-wheel drive

Physical Demands

Thephysicaldemandsdescribed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
Constant need to move about inside the office environment to move objects service machinery and conduct maintenance services.
Occasionally operates a computer and other office productivity tools that require fine motor skills such as a calculator copy machine computer printer etc.
Constant need to position self to maintain building-specific machinery (including boilers) as well as general office tools.
Frequently moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds throughout office locations.
Constant communication with other individuals. Must be able to discern and exchange information as appropriate to the situation.
Constant need to distinguish discern and identify a variety of objects and details with accuracy.
Some travel may be necessary in or outside the contiguous United States including travel to the various observatory sites (Arizona Chile and Hawaii).
Occasional work at high elevation summit sites may be required (summit elevations range from 6800 feet to 14000 feet)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required by personnel so classified. This Institute promotes Equal Employment Opportunity workplace that includes reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees.

Work Environment:

This position operates in a professional office environment handling and operating a variety of tools and machinery. Regularly works in outside conditions that may include inclement weather heat and humidity. This role may involve work during non-standard business hours including overnight. The work environmentmay haveexposure to loud sounds and involves working in close proximity to others.

Salary Range:

$77377.10 - $90142.30. The final salary will depend on skills qualifications and experience.

The final salary will depend on skills qualifications and experience.

AURA offers an excellent benefits package including paid time off and retirement plan contributions competitive salary commensurate with experience and a very attractive work environment. Details on benefits can be found at to Apply

Apply by May20 2026for priority consideration. This position will remain open until it is filled. Please submit a cover letter and a CV or resume PDF files preferred. Please name any attachments with the following format: Lastname Docname.

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