2nd Shift Lead Electrician in Buffalo, NY

Salary Range: $31.00 -$38.00 based on experience

Lead Electrician, TWT
Salary: $31.00 -$38.00

Power the Future of Aerospace Innovation at Calspan’s Transonic Wind Tunnel
Calspan proudly operates the only independently owned and operated subsonic/transonic wind tunnel in the United States. Known for its agility, precision, and responsiveness, our facility plays a critical role in advancing aircraft development.
We collaborate closely with our customers throughout every phase of testing, enabling real-time refinements that drive innovation forward.
We’re currently seeking a 2nd Shift Lead Electrician to join our team and help ensure the reliability and peak performance of our wind tunnel operations.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll work on complex electrical systems and assist with test model setups—all within a high-stakes, cutting-edge environment.
This individual will install, maintain, and repair wind tunnel machinery and equipment.
They will also Perform Sub-Station 115kv switching.

The hours for this position are 03:30 PM - 12:00 AM.
Responsibilities:
• Layout, install, repair, and maintain all types of electrical equipment such as generators, motors, transformers, high tension lines, switches, lighting circuits, starters, switchboards.
• Use complicated charts, tables, and drawings, shop mathematics, handbook formulas, judgment and experience in the reading and interpolation of charts, gauges, meters, and other precision instruments.
• Perform a variety of construction and repair work. Wire complicated circuits, rigging, and fabricate or modify equipment as required for wind tunnel testing.
• Localize Wind Tunnel equipment failures and remedy minor trouble quickly to prevent lost time in the operation of tunnel.
• Make model and calibration setups and assist in running calibrations.
• Adjust and prepare Wind Tunnel equipment in readiness for operation. Operate consoles in control room as required.

Preferred Education / Experience:
• High school graduate or equivalent; preferably from a vocational/technical school
• 7+ years of related experience or.
• A combination of education and experience equivalent to above

Preferred Knowledge / Ability:
• Clear understanding and operation of High Voltage switching of 115kv switchgear.
• Diversified knowledge of Sub-Station methods and safety practices, shop methods and operation and control of power or process equipment.
• Broad knowledge of fundamentals of electricity and operation of electrical equipment.
• Working knowledge of Ohms Law, handbook and wattage formulas, and National Electric Code requirements for wiring and installations
• Use of precision measuring instruments such as voltage testers, ohmmeter, watt meter.


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