Industrial Electrician IV

Amentum is seeking an Industrial Electrician IV to join our facility operations & maintenance team in Mossville IL!

Typical work schedule is Monday – Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pm; hours may vary based on business demand.

Rotating weekends on call hours will be scheduled to support our client.

This position is responsible for providing an intermediate level of expertise in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, servicing, project estimation of materials and labor hours, as well as documenting the electrical modifications and changes. Will work with equipment and systems related to HVAC units, motors, lighting systems, control circuits, pumps, VFDs, PLCs and chillers.

Provides instruction, mentors and trains less skilled technicians as needed. Effectively communicates with the site management team and the customer to understand requirements, solve electrical problems, and provide solutions to manufacturing problems.

Industrial Electrician III must have the ability to identify and correct any safety-related issues and perform independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures. General Maintenance of equipment will also be required.

Responsibilities:

Diagnoses, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs electrical equipment and control circuits from 24v up to and including 480V AC, electro-mechanical test devices, instrumentation devices, PLCs / ladder logic controllers, and variable frequency drives as necessary.

Execution of projects through assigning work, executing work, and testing finished project.

Directs the work of unskilled and semi-skilled helpers assisting in projects, assuring that proper safety practices are followed.

Perform work following standard NFPA 70E(NEC) as required.

Read schematics and one line in the effort to determine solutions for problems that arise.

Perform safety and hazard assessments prior to performing any work.

Inspection and documentation of findings

Communication to Client and management of issue found and work completion.

Responds to calls and takes necessary actions.

Performs preventive maintenance on industrial electrical control and operating systems as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Recommends measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.

Understands company policies and enforces safety regulations.

Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis (two-minute rule) and lockout/tagout procedures and utilizes PPE as required.

Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.

Maintains a strict schedule to be successful in the assignment yet demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer.

Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or demonstrated equivalent.

Electrician Certificate from an apprenticeship program or equivalent Associates Technical degree and or combination of education and experience.

Five years of experience as a maintenance electrician in an industrial environment or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information:

Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

This position requires a valid Driver’s License.

This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.

This position may require local travel, various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.

Physical Requirements:

Requires the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift.

Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift.

Requires the ability to regularly kneel repetitive for shift.

Requires the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift.

Requires the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift.

Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.

Requires the use of a Company/Client approved utility knife.

Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.

Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement.

Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.

Special Requirements:

Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.

Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained.

Other Attributes:

Must be willing to work overtime when required. May be required to work holidays and weekends.

Experience working safely with voltages up to 480v.

Work using an aerial lift 30ft or higher

Ability to read and troubleshoot from electrical one lines and schematics.

Valid driver’s License

Familiarity in using electrical test equipment – multimeters, megger, and verifiers.

Familiarity working with distribution panels and switchboards.

Following company Lockout Tagout procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate’s degree in industrial technology or certificate from an industrial electrical course Experience working as a licensed electrician. Knowledge of lighting, lighting control and commercial systems. Experience installing rigid conduit and EMT up to 3 inches. Working knowledge of NEC, sizing wire and transformers, calculating conduit fill. Experience troubleshooting and replacing 3 phase motors up to 60hp. Experience with a CMMS or Maintenance Management System (i.e. Maximo, MP2, etc.) NFPA-70E training preferred.

Compensation Details:

30.00

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

08/20/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of th