Industrial Electrician: Research Facilities & Systems

Job overview

The Industrial Electrician is an onsite role based in Lemont, IL, with an annual salary range of $29.75 - $46.41 per hour. This position supports the research facilities team at Argonne National Laboratory, a premier research facility. This role exists to install, maintain, test, and troubleshoot experimental infrastructure and equipment up to 480V. The electrician supports advanced scientific research laboratories and cleanrooms, ensuring strict compliance with federal safety guidelines.

What you'll do

• Maintain Power Systems - Inspect, test, install, and repair research laboratory electrical systems, including 480V/277V and 208V/120V power distributions, transformers, and panelboards. Support Scientific Experiments - Install temporary and permanent power hookups, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and custom power supplies for experimental equipment. Troubleshoot & Diagnose - Utilize digital multimeters to troubleshoot scientific equipment and facility infrastructure. Install Infrastructure - Run rigid, IMC, and EMT conduit
• pull and terminate heavy gauge wiring
• install safety disconnects in compliance with NEC and laboratory engineering standards. Execute Preventive Maintenance - Perform routine service on uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), emergency backup batteries systems.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

lemont il

industrial electrician

electrical

research

argonne national laboratory

$29-$46/hr

safety

maintenance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, insurance, and other employee programs.

Why this role

Requires work in radiological controlled areas and adherence to NFPA 70E safety standards.

About the employer

Argonne National Laboratory is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.