Airfield Maintenance Electrician

Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, responsible for installation, maintenance and repair of industrial electrical equipment and electronic controls on the airfield and related facilities. Performs electrical maintenance on all electrical systems, electronic controls, transformers, generators, and switch gears including maintaining records on work performed. Maintains series circuitry lighting on the airfield in accordance to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines. Works on medium to high voltage systems and equipment. Uses blueprints, schematics, drawings, and electrical code specifications in order to effectively troubleshoot, install, maintain and repair equipment. Prepares and assembles conduits. Performs testing on electrical systems and circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using electrical testing devices to ensure compatibility and safety of system. Operates tools and equipment needed to perform work and operates portable radios for communication. Researches availability and cost for replacement parts, completes requisitions, and inventories stock parts and equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four (4) years Journeyman Electrician experience to include industrial electrical experience in medium to high voltage, switch gears, generators, or transformers.
• Memphis-Shelby County Master or Journeyman Electrical License upon hire; must obtain within six (6) months of employment.
• Must obtain Class III AOA license within six (6) months of employment.
• Must have a valid driver license.
• Thorough knowledge of National Electric Code and Memphis-Shelby County Joint Electrical Code.
• Knowledge of office software applications, such as Microsoft Word.
• Excellent diagnostic, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Good written, verbal, and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, blueprints, electrical schematics, drawings and sketches.

Nice To Haves

• Memphis-Shelby County Master or Journeyman Electrical License upon hire; must obtain within six (6) months of employment.
• Must obtain Class III AOA license within six (6) months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs electrical maintenance on all electrical systems, electronic controls, transformers, generators, and switch gears including maintaining records on work performed.
• Maintains series circuitry lighting on the airfield in accordance to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines.
• Works on medium to high voltage systems and equipment.
• Uses blueprints, schematics, drawings, and electrical code specifications in order to effectively troubleshoot, install, maintain and repair equipment.
• Prepares and assembles conduits.
• Performs testing on electrical systems and circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using electrical testing devices to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Operates tools and equipment needed to perform work and operates portable radios for communication.
• Researches availability and cost for replacement parts, completes requisitions, and inventories stock parts and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED