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Prime Power Electrician

Berkeley, Missouri; Hazelwood, Missouri Job ID JR2025445116 Category All Hourly Unions Post Date Feb. 18, 2025
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking a Prime Power Electrician to support our manufacturing areas in and around Berkeley, MO. 

The Prime Power Electrician would be responsible for installation and maintenance of vital generators to reduce generator malfunctions and/or failures. The Prime Power Electrician would work outdoors working from an enclosure, indoors using a ladder to work above the ceiling, or clearing an area to work below the floor.

We are committed to providing our team equal opportunity for growth in a stable work environment. We encourage every teammate to feel empowered to bring their best through creativity, innovation, and diversity, as this drives a positive culture through transparency, safety, quality, and respect. Above all, employees will be provided the opportunity to seek, speak, and listen within the organization.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment and systems up to 35kV, including 5kV unit substations, switchgear, transformers, and associated components.
  • Conduct Protective Relay Testing to ensure reliability and compliance.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on electrical equipment to prevent downtime and ensure optimal operation.
  • Analyze and resolve field component issues within the electrical system efficiently and effectively.
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of configuration and change management, ensuring all changes are documented and controlled.
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, and project management teams to plan and execute system upgrades and infrastructure improvements.
  • Act as a self-starter, taking initiative to identify and address electrical system needs.
  • Respond promptly to maintenance requests, prioritizing safety, and delivering effective solutions.
  • Read and interpret one-line diagrams to support system troubleshooting and maintenance.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 5+ years of experience troubleshooting electrical systems
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with electrical systems, including testing and troubleshooting.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings
  • Experience with electrical systems including National Electrical Code, basic relay logic and high voltage systems

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Vocational/Trade School degree or certification
  • Experience with protective relay testing

Additional Information:

  • The selected candidate must be able to work any shift, as assigned.
  • This is an hourly position governed by the IBEW Collective Bargaining agreement.
  • New Hires, as well as employees who transfer from non-union positions, may be required to attend some type of training upon their start. Once any required training has been completed all new employees will be considered on probation for a period of ninety (90) calendar days. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the probationary period

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. 

Total Rewards:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary starting pay range: $20.41/hr. - $38.32/hr.


Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 28, 2025


Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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