Senior/Principal Facilities Technologist - Electrical Systems

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and execution of electrical power outages across the Sandia NM site to ensure safety and minimal impact on mission-critical operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical and mechanical engineers, fire protection, security, and planning departments
• Develop, review, and maintain detailed outage procedures and switching memos
• Communicate proactively with building occupants, maintenance teams, and external service providers to maintain mission continuity
• Monitor and track outage progress, addressing issues promptly to maintain schedule and safety standards
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations, site policies, and industry best practices
• Facilitate post-outage reviews and lessons learned sessions to improve future planning processes
• Maintain accurate documentation and records related to outage planning, approvals, and execution

Requirements

• High school diploma plus three (3) or more years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience coordinating electrical outages and/or maintenance activities in a large, complex facility or industrial environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active DOE Q-level security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar field
• Familiarity with electrical safety standards, switching procedures, and outage management processes
• Experience working in a mission-critical or high-reliability environment
• Knowledge of low, medium, and high voltage systems
• Experience with outage documentation, such as writing switching memos and post-outage reports
• Familiarity with NNSA, DOE, or other federal government requirements

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules (including 9/80 and 4/10 compressed workweeks)
• Generous paid time off and vacation buy plan
• Exceptional 401k savings plan
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness programs and on-site amenities
• Relocation assistance

About the Company

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. We provide cutting-edge research and engineering support to ensure global security, peace, and freedom.