Journeyman Electrician-Airport

About the Role

Under the Assistant Airport Director's supervision, this position performs skilled electrical work in constructing, installing, maintaining, and repairing various electrical wiring, controls, machinery, electronics, software, and equipment at the airport.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs all airport electrical equipment, including:
  • Runway Weather System
  • Precision Approach Path Indicator
  • L-890 Airport Lighting Control System
  • High Voltage Constant Current Regulators
  • Generators
  as prescribed by FAA Advisory Circular.
• Establishes a record-keeping system for all repairs performed in accordance with FAA standards.
• Works with contractors, architects, engineers, and builders to analyze blueprints, specifications, schematics, and drawings for proper installation of new or upgraded electrical systems.
• Establishes safety procedures for working on electrical equipment.
• Manages projects, including:
  • Working with vendors and contractors to update/design systems
  • Retrofitting lighting systems
  • Designing and installing IP cameras and security-related systems
  • Updating or adding life safety upgrades
• Establishes a preventative electrical maintenance program.
• Installs and maintains heating equipment, air conditioners, and ventilating systems.
• Operates electrical and data systems test equipment, including:
  • Digital Voltmeter
  • Megger
  • Fusion Splicer
  • Infrared Camera
  • Optical Time Domain Reflectometer
  • Data Cable Wire Map Tester
  • Circuit/Cable Tracer
  • Optical Power Meter
• Coordinates with Diggers Hotline and locates all airport-owned utilities and underground systems.
• Researches and advises the Airport Director on energy-efficient solutions.
• Interacts regularly with airport tenants.
• Diagnoses causes of electrical and software problems or failures.
• Inspects electrical systems and components to evaluate condition, identify necessary repairs, and recommend preventive maintenance.
• Participates in meetings, training, and seminars; may travel occasionally.
• Performs business management duties, such as maintaining records and files, ordering supplies and equipment, and preparing reports.
• Installs, operates, and maintains the airport surveillance system, including cameras, network cabling infrastructure, and network IT equipment.
• Installs, operates, and maintains the airport access control system, including door locks, hardware replacements, and coordination with contracted security vendors.
• Tests all building generators and transfer switches biweekly and oversees an annual load test.
• Develops an annual budget and monitors spending throughout the year.
• Purchases and maintains equipment inventory for all airport facilities and airfield equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

• Knowledge of methods, materials, and tools used in the installation, maintenance, repair, and testing of airport electrical equipment and systems, both current and future.
• Knowledge of the provisions of the National Electrical Code, federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Knowledge of heating and/or cooling systems.
• Knowledge of gas and oil-fired boilers, steam, water, electrical, and combinations.
• Ability to successfully complete an FBI background check/security threat analysis and maintain unescorted access to the SIDA (Security Identification Display Area).
• Ability to diagnose and correct electrical power, communications, lighting failures, and heating and air conditioning equipment.
• Ability to design layouts of electrical systems for new or replacement equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other technical specifications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships with airport tenants, vendors, and staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work the required hours of the position.
• Ability to communicate orally in a clear manner.
• Ability to distinguish sounds at various frequencies and volumes.
• Ability to distinguish people or objects at varied distances under a variety of light conditions.
• Ability to withstand temperature changes in the work environment.
• Ability to establish priorities and adapt to a quickly changing environment.
• Ability to work at various heights on both buildings and in aerial lifts.
• Ability to define problems and establish valid conclusions.
• Ability to follow and understand complex oral and written instructions.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift a maximum of 75 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Intermittent standing, walking, sitting, and driving.
• Capability to use hands and feet for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, pulling, and operating controls.
• Frequent bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, reaching, and grappling.