Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) · 1 day ago
Electrician Apprentice for Experimental Power
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$48K/yr - $72K/yrPrinceton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is a leading national laboratory focused on fusion energy and engineering. They are seeking an Electrician Apprentice to support the installation, modification, troubleshooting, and maintenance of AC power distribution equipment for experimental devices within the laboratory.
CollaborationEducationEnergy
Responsibilities
The Electrical Apprentice Program shall be considered complete upon the apprentice's satisfactory conclusion of approximately four years of specified on-the-job training (OJT) and related study, comprising 8,000 hours of OJT and 576 hours of classroom instruction. These OJT requirements will be fulfilled in collaboration with a mentor and trainers, with practical application occurring through real assignments within the department
Plan layout of construction installation, repairs and record keeping
Installations/Repairs
Testing
Inspections
Repair electrical equipment
Assist in the installation, modification, troubleshooting, and maintenance of AC power (typically up to 277/480V) distribution equipment in accordance with all applicable codes, including but not limited to cabling, conduit, cable tray, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, motor starters and VFD’s
Aid lead electrician in troubleshooting and testing electrical equipment using devices such as multimeters, insulation resistance testers (meggers), and dielectric withstand testers (hi-potters)
Assist in the development of the Bill of Materials(BOM) for electrical projects and perform receipt inspections for verification of parts received
Follows safe practices such as: being aware of workplace hazards/job specific hazards, following the JHA (Job Hazard Analysis), and having relevant up to date work permits
Adhere strictly to the Lab safety policies by keeping training current, such as: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), EUT (Electric Utilization Training), NEC (National Electric Code) and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Qualification
Required
Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent by the start of the program
No experience needed
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
Must possess a Real ID valid Driver's License
Must be able to work in awkward positions, in narrow or confined spaces, bend, climb, lift and/or move heavy objects up to 50lbs
Must be able to climb ladders or stairs to reach objects; comfortable with heights
May require frequent kneeling, bending, walking and/or standing for long periods of time
Preferred
Enrollment in an accredited Electrician Apprentice program or a technical/trade school electrical program is highly preferred
Prior experience in a construction, general labor, or industrial environment is a plus
It is a plus but not required. Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
Benefits
The apprentice will receive pay and benefits, as well as all the Related Technical Instruction (RTI) is fully paid for by PPPL.
Comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees.
Company
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL)
A proud U.S.
Founded in 1951
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
Leadership Team
Kristen Fischer
Chief Financial Officer, Head of Business Operations
Timothy Meyer
Chief Operating Officer
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