Electrician - George Bush Intercontinental Airport (HAS)

Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company, is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment, and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling, and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that support those in our communities who do some of the toughest work, owning trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, and Jetway®.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical work required for building and facility maintenance.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair on electrical systems and equipment.
• Operate various measuring, diagnostic, and testing instruments.
• Make standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring and electrical equipment.
• Enter all information into CMMS systems.
• Comply with company safety program and trainings.
• Work productively and cohesively in a diverse and multicultural environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Requirements

• Texas State Electrician License.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• 3+ years’ electrical experience preferred.
• Ability to understand blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to be badged to work in secure areas of an airport.
• Ability to work day or night shift including weekends and holidays.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this role, the employee is regularly required to:

• Stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Climb or balance and work in small spaces, including ladder work.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Work in outside weather conditions on an airport ramp around aircraft and in confined areas of baggage conveyor systems.

Specific vision abilities required include good close proximity vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Good hand/eye coordination is also required.

Work Environment

The work environment is similar to airport operations with vehicular traffic. The employee is regularly exposed to:

• Moving mechanical parts.
• High, precarious places.
• Outside weather conditions.
• Fumes or airborne particles.
• Toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Cold and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employees will work on an airport ramp around aircraft and heavy equipment.