Electrician

Essential Job Duties

• Installs, modifies, and repairs lighting and mechanical systems in airport and airfield facilities.
• Aids in inspecting maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical facilities and develops improvements to such facilities.
• Installs complete electrical systems including pipe, wire, and terminations.
• Operates aerial lifts, boom trucks, tow motors, fork trucks, scissors lifts, and other heavy machinery.
• Reads blueprints, schematics, and cut sheets of systems and facilities.
• Maintains and repairs motors, relays, circuit breakers, and other electrical components of the lighting and mechanical systems.
• Lays out projects, completes material take-off, and supports projects start to finish.
• Works on 24-volt system and circuit boards.
• Conducts megger tests on cables to check insulation life.
• Performs electronic repairs and installations.
• Uses blueprints, wiring diagrams, and installation manuals to complete assigned projects.
• Repairs, maintains, and monitors backup generator systems and transfer switches.
• Works on a rotation for being on call 24/7, as well as filling in for other shifts to support airport operations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics

• Electrical Facilities and Equipment: Knowledge of local, state, and federal codes pertaining to electrical or airfield facilities and equipment.
• Construction Practices: Knowledge of construction practices, specifications and plans, and site development.
• Fire Safety Equipment: Knowledge of fire safety equipment, including the installation, maintenance, and testing of alarms and sprinklers.
• Servers and Networks: Knowledge of local area network systems configuration, implementation, and administration.
• Communication: Skill in communicating effectively at all levels of the organization and with stakeholders, both orally and in writing.
• Electrical Testing: Skill in conducting modern electrical testing using appropriate equipment.
• Equipment Maintenance: Skill in identifying the need for and performing routine maintenance on equipment.
• Relationship Building: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships with others.
• Computer Use: Skill in using a personal computer, the internet, and other software to perform job-related functions.
• Blueprint Reading: Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints and other technical drawings such as schematics, ladder diagrams, and sketches.
• Hand Tools: Skill in using hand tools and equipment such as electric drills, saws, and jack hammers.
• Hazard Evaluation: Skill in recognizing, reporting, and mitigating airport, airfield, and airspace hazards.
• Installation: Skill in installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
• Leadership: Skill in leading, taking charge, and offering opinions and direction.
• Written Comprehension: Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Written Expression: Ability to use words and sentences in writing so others will understand.
• Attention to Detail: Is careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Dependability: Acts reliably and responsibly with others.
• Independence: Develops ways of doing things, guides oneself with little or no supervision, makes independent decisions, and exercises self-dependence to get things done.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Postsecondary apprenticeship or related training
• 2-4 years of electrical or related experience
• Valid Driver's License
• Air Operations Area (AOA) Clearance (180 days upon hire)
• Journeyman electrician certification or 4 years of electrical military training