Job Description
PURPOSE:
The individual will perform a variety of electrical work such as installing, maintaining, repairing, adjusting, and troubleshooting a wide variety of electrical equipment. With two locations grossing approximately 374KSF in Wayne and Totowa, NJ, the selected individual will be reporting into the supervisor of Facilities where he or she will be working alongside skilled tradespersons tasked with the maintenance and repair of building systems spanning across various space types (Engineering and environmental labs, manufacturing floors, office space, electrical and mechanical rooms, etc.). The individual will be an addition to a growing team of Plant Engineering professionals that report into the manager of Facilities. The NJ Facilities Management team is a heavily relied upon support function accommodating approximately 700+ employees and is responsible for the following:

• Operations and maintenance of core building systems
• Space planning
• Project management
• Employee safety, health and well being
• Sustainability and energy management
• Business continuity and emergency response

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works from blueprints, sketches, and manufacturer's equipment schematic diagrams to plan the sequence of operations, to carry out wiring and equipment installations and maintenance of industrial electrical equipment such as: boilers and boiler room support equipment and controls, chillers, air compressors, test chambers, HVAC controls, emergency power systems, fire and security systems, and other related equipment while ensuring the economical use of materials. Interfaces with design engineers and service technicians installing, modifying, and enhancing operations of equipment and completing construction projects may be required to work with or direct contractor personnel when performing these tasks.
• Calculates circuits sizing required to support equipment and rearrangements and provides the electrical service. Installs grounding systems as required. Installs modifications and interconnections to existing equipment controls as required.
• Determines routing locations and methods for installing power panels, circuits, conduits, wires, electrical equipment, fixtures, controls, and accessories. Selects and orders materials from supplies.
• Performs preventative maintenance, repairs and calibration of industrial equipment to minimize down time and unscheduled outages. Inspects and checks circuits for continuity and proper functioning. Recommends better utilization and maintenance of plant equipment to avoid or minimize unscheduled outages.
• Repairs and rebuilds defective, damaged, or inoperative electrical equipment and components. Isolates source of difficulty and installs temporary hook-ups as required to minimize down time.
• Performs all duties in accordance with applicable State, Federal and Local codes and ordinances, and established trade practices. Complies with all safety codes and regulations such as: NEC, NFPA, and OSHA.
• Plans and lays out new jobs and renovates/alters existing equipment to assure project installations are correct and complete for proper operation. Responsible for ensuring all work performed and completed as specified by contract, engineering drawings & specifications and applicable codes.
• May be required to participate on special teams: snow removal, emergency response, etc. and must be responsive to off hour emergency call-ins.
• Individual may be given the opportunity to become a group lead.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.
  

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires a High School diploma or its equivalent, electrical trade school certification and at least 4 years of commercial / industrial experience in the electrical trade.
NOTE: Hand tools of the trade are the responsibility of the tradesperson.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
PREFERRED SKILLS & EDUCATION:
New Jersey Journeyman's Electrician License.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.