Overview

The Electrician Journeyman installs, inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, operates and maintains electrical systems and components of electrical power distribution and generating equipment. Performs operations and maintenance duties to maintain power to telecommunications equipment and maintains the facilitys physical electrical distribution system in good repair. Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and functions under his general direction. Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Program: OMDAC-SWACA

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs wire circuits including electrical equipment such as distribution panels, transformers, motor control circuits for motors and control devices for various electrical devices and supporting electrical wiring distribution systems.
• Connects electrical distribution systems for remote locations to on-site electrical generating equipment such as diesel generator sets and electrical distribution switchgear to include installation of panel boards, branch circuits, breakers, switches, conduit, and wiring.
• Provides technical support functions to UPS, Generators, and HVACs.
• Responsible for inspection and maintenance of all electrical systems to include electrical appliances and outlets (to include GFI circuits, emergency lighting, and central fire alarm systems).
• Performs start/run operational inspections on generator sets and full load/facility load tests, routine operational checks of all electrical switch-gear, power cabling, and transformers.
• Installs or repairs any of a variety of electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, facility UPSs, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, or other transmission equipment; working from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications.
• Diagnose trouble in the electrical system or equipment, working standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment, and using a variety of electrician's hand tools and measuring and testing instruments.
• Working knowledge of Exterior Secondary Power Distribution, Interior Secondary Power Distribution, Interior, Exterior, Perimeter and Area Lighting, Access Control System, Lightning Protection System, Grounding Systems.
• Knowledge of MIL Standards and DOD customers is required. Must have excellent communications skills.
• Experience with generator produced power and switching systems producing up to 380v.
• Familiarity with the British electrical code and connectors.
• Familiarity with Facility UPSs and smaller, rack mountable UPSs.
• Familiarity with HVAC electrical systems
• Performs other duties as required.