We are Seeking an Experienced Exterior Electrician
EXTERIOR ELECTRICIAN (Night Shift)
Location: RONALD REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT (DCA)
Salary Range:
$32.20/hr.-$41.85/hr. We also offer excellent benefits, including a pension plan.
Shift work employees earn a shift differential on top of base pay for evening and night work;25% premium pay for working Sunday; and holiday pay (a 100% premium).
Duties and Responsibilities:
An Exterior Electrician installs, tests, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs/replaces, electrical equipment and electrical distribution systems, both Medium Voltage (4160V to 34.5 KV) and Low voltage switchgear, MDP’s and panels to 480V. Tests and maintains battery banks for switchgear DC control power. Installs, tests, and maintains Airfield lighting systems, associated series circuits, constant current regulators and airfield lighting controls.
As an Exterior Electrician you will maintain and repair medium voltage (4160V to 34.5KV) electrical equipment for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport or Washington Dulles International Airport.
Exterior Electrician
This is a journey (full performance) level job in the Exterior Electrician series.
Serves in the Electrical Division of the Engineering and Maintenance Department at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport or the Airport Maintenance Department at Washington Dulles International Airport.
Installs, tests, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs/replaces, electrical equipment and electrical distribution systems, both Medium Voltage (4160V to 34.5 KV) and Low voltage switchgear, MDP’s and panels to 480V. Tests and maintains battery banks for switchgear DC control power. Installs, tests, and maintains Airfield lighting systems, associated series circuits, constant current regulators and airfield lighting controls. Performs related functions.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Works on distribution and power systems including medium voltage (4160V to 34.5KV); performs maintenance, tests, and repairs/replaces equipment as required for transformers, primary switches, and circuit breakers.
Troubleshoots, repairs/replaces, and performs preventive maintenance on various airfield lighting systems. Locates and repairs/replaces faulty transformers, cables, and fixtures, as needed to maintain airfield operations. Troubleshoots and repairs constant current regulators and associated airfield series circuits and rebuilds airfield lighting fixtures.
Performs Generator testing, maintenance, loadbanks and repairs as required to maintain optimal performance of equipment, including associated transfer switches, panels, and DC control systems. Generators include stationery and portable from voltages of 120 to 4160V.
Performs maintenance and troubleshoots problems with exterior lighting systems including contactors, controls, ballasts and associated circuitry. Lighting systems include Apron, Parking lots and Roadway lighting.
Performs other electrical work such as installing new electric service, temporary unit substations, MDP’s, panels and associated conduit and wiring as required for the project.
Responds to trouble calls. Determines extent and impact of issue and provides clear and concise information to the supervisor, leader, or airport operations.
Performs electrical work following the National Electric Code (NEC) and Airports Authority Design Manual.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Four years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and systems.
Included in the four years of experience must be one year of specialized experience in the installation, test, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of medium voltage electrical equipment and systems.
Journey level knowledge in the use of tools and testing equipment to perform associated job requirements.
Ability to analyze drawings and electrical schematics.
Ability to work safely and knowledge of the safety rules, regulations, and procedures needed to do so.
Ability to speak and write effectively.
Skill in using a computer, computerized work order and time and attendance systems.
A state driver’s license in good standing.
Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 90 days of hire,
How to Apply: Visit us at https://www.mwaa.com/careers
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