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Electrician

Employer:	Raytheon Company
Job Location:	Centennial , CO
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Industry Type:	Design Build Firms- EPC
Job Description:	Seeking a unique adventure as well as employment? How would you like to be one of the few people on the planet to have the opportunity to live and work in Antarctica? Raytheon Polar Services is the primary contractor for the National Science Foundation's (NSF) U.S. Antarctic Program. We are currently seeking Electricians to deploy to McMurdo, South Pole or Palmer research stations on a contract basis beginning in October of 2009. If you are interested in further pursuing this opportunity, please apply on-line today at www.rayjobs.com/rpsc! There are three lengths for the contracts: Summer-(Approximately) August or October through February, Winter-(Approximately) February through October, and Year-Long-(Approximately) October through October. We are looking for Primary and Alternate employees to fill all contract positions. The Primary is first in line for the position. The Alternate is next in line to deploy should the Primary be unable to meet deployment requirements. The Electrician accomplishes electrical work on maintenance and construction projects in Antarctica. This position performs rough wiring, power distribution wiring, wiring of electrical equipment as well as maintenance and fixtures and installation of conduit according to the National Electric Code (NEC). Required Experience * Minimum four years of documented experience in all phases of electrical work including rough wiring, power distribution wiring, wiring of electrical equipment and fixtures and installation of conduit * Ability to read design drawings and wiring diagrams * Current Electrical License or other states' equivalent * High School diploma or equivalent Preferred Experience * Experience working with voltages up to 4160 volts * Experience in a commercial or industrial environment Additional Polar Information All contract positions include competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. For the time you are in Antarctica compensation also includes travel to and from the ice, room & board, and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus upon successful completion of your contract. FYI - Only authorized personnel are allowed on station and you need to remain on station for the duration of your contract except in case of emergency. Check out our website at www.rpsc.raytheon.com . All applicants must be able to provide proof of U.S. or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency once employment is offered and pass strict physical, dental, and psychological (for winter-over positions) examinations in order to qualify for deployment. Offers of employment are also contingent upon ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Failure to meet these requirements may result in withdrawal of employment offer or other employment action. All employees must also comply with applicable safety, environment, health, and waste management policies and procedures. Raytheon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.
Company Description:	Raytheon: Aspiring to be the most admired defense and aerospace systems supplier through world-class people and technology Raytheon is a technology leader specializing in defense, homeland security, and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning more than 80 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN). Raytheon, with 2005 sales of US$21.9 billion, is an industry leader in defence and government electronics, space, information technology, technical services, and business and special mission aircraft.