Electrician

Purpose and Scope:

The purpose of this position is to perform the full range of a (journeyman) electrician level duties on a USAF contract that are as follows: inspection, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems to include primary distribution system, interior and exterior secondary distribution, interior/exterior perimeter and area lighting, access control systems, and grounding systems.

Essential Responsibilities:

Installs, modifies, repairs, maintains, troubleshoots loads and tests new and installed equipment including secondary distribution lines and circuits used to supply distribution panels, switch gear, power and control circuits, electrical intrusion alarms, and cathodic protection systems. Be responsible for all electrical systems beginning with the main distribution panel downstream of the substations. To install, inspect, maintain and repair, primary and secondary circuits and equipment in facilities to include motors and motor control circuits. To be able to perform routine operational checks, using operational manuals at a minimum, and repair as required to ensure the electrical distribution system is operational and properly phased and balanced. Will need to follow safety measures IAW Air Force Electrical Explosive Safety (4E-F37/645-F21 (MC).

Knowledgeable of high intensity lighting systems, and related equipment. Working from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and determines the routing placement, type, size, gauge, balance load, continuity, and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems, equipment, and controls. Skilled in installing underground cable and conduit, running overhead wire and conduit to attach cross arms making electrical connection by splicing and/or other methods. Ability to install street lighting circuits, lamps, and related hardware. Determines size, type and gauge of wiring coupling, conduits, relays, etc., effects necessary repairs and modifications. Must know and apply the principles, materials, and safety standards applicable to the electrical trade: including interpretation of plans, blueprints and engineering designs: use of tools and test equipment and ability to plan and competently accomplish assigned duties. Calculates motor protection in control circuits and determines overload sizes and required phase protection. Troubleshoots sub panels to determine and correct load balance on phases. Tests electrical circuits for resistance, current, and potential difference.

Must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the electrical power generation field. Will be responsible for managing resources and activities devoted to installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical power generating and control systems. Will have knowledge of: Principles of electronics and electricity, including generation, conversion, transformation, distribution, and utilization; types, capacity, and purpose of low voltage circuits, circuit breakers, switches (automatic/manual type), fuses, regulators, relays, instruments, and meters associated with electric generation and distribution; interpreting instrument and meter readings; wiring diagrams, schematics, drawings and technical publications; techniques of operating and maintaining internal combustion engines, generators, generating plants, distribution panels, and accessory equipment; use and purpose of test equipment; safety rules and practices; grounding practices, environmental policies; principles of management; and operation and repair of electrical power production systems. Experience with operating and maintaining generators ranging from 5 to 4,300 kilowatts desired. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must maintain a valid state driver license and be qualified to operate government general-purpose vehicles. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Will need experience with AMMO 47/48 (Air Force Electrical Explosive Safety (4E-F37/645-F21 (MC).

Experience with working and communicating with the Government or military personnel. Must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the electrical power generation field. Must be able to fluently read, write, speak and understand English.

Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

REQUIRED EDUCATION: A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Certified Electrician Credential (Or equivalent military background/technical training) with 3 years of experience. Must have been through an underground technician apprenticeship/certification program with 8 years of experience.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Employee may have to lift items weighing 20-40 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; risk and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is frequently required to walk: use hands to finger, handle, or feel: reach with hands and arms: talk or hear. Requires climbing on ladders, scaffolding, and platforms: standing, bending, and working in cramped areas: lifting and carrying tools and equipment which occasionally may weigh over 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Physically fit to stand and bend for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds. Mandatory use of appropriate Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE). Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable. Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions. Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions. Must have the ability to work well with others, to include the Government.

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