Airport Electrician

Charlotte County Airport Authority • Punta Gorda, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Charlotte County Airport Authority (CCAA) is currently accepting applications for the full-time, hourly position of Airport Electrician at Punta Gorda Airport (PGD). Come join our team and enjoy a great work culture and excellent benefits package including $0 cost to employee Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, cost-free employee health centers, over 16% combined employer contribution to pension and/or investment plans, accrued paid time off, longevity bonuses, and more! The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel classified in this job title. Under the direction and guidance of the Maintenance Manager, is responsible for performing skilled electrician work in the maintenance and repair of the airport terminal building, airfield, and other airport buildings. Responsible for the maintenance, installation, and repairs of all electrical systems throughout Airport facilities. Trains main­te­nance staff on elec­tri­cal safe­ty and arc flash pro­ce­dures, prop­er elec­tri­cal trou­bleshoot­ing tech­niques, and elec­tri­cal tool usage.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• 5 years' experience in commercial/industrial electrical work.
• Possession of a valid Florida driver's license.
• Knowledge of schematics, meters, and safe electrical practices to isolate faults in lighting, controls, panels, or feeders.
• Knowledge of electrical systems that energize runway, taxiway, and airfield lighting assets.
• Understanding control circuits, such as, relays, contactors, PLC-style controls, switches, sensors, and protective devices used in airport systems.

Nice To Haves

• Education from an accredited college, university, or technical school in an electrical field can be substituted on a one year for one-year basis for required experience.
• Possession of a valid Electrician License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform journeyman-level electrical work on all Airport electrical systems and related components.
• Oversee and perform maintenance and repair on all airfield lighting vault and electrical systems and equipment at all Airport owned facilities.
• Perform maintenance and repair work on high voltage airfield lighting circuits.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on constant current regulators and their associated monitoring systems.
• Responsible for testing and maintaining uninterruptible power supply, emergency backup generators, distribution switchgear, lighting and controls, motor control centers, power monitoring equipment, and infrared testing on all power distribution equipment.
• Utilize Airport purchasing procedures to acquire materials and supplies as needed.
• Make budget recommendations for upgrades and design improvements.
• Work with staff on airfield lighting and train them on safety and maintenance of the lighting systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair the main electrical system, maintain tests and general up-keep of the generator system for airfield lighting and record keeping.
• Work with staff on updates and upgrades needed for airfield lighting.
• Understand and work with a 3-phase input power with regulators.
• Conduct electrical systems inspections and keep inspection records for all NFPA regulated codes.
• Document inspections, repairs, lockout steps, tests, and equipment status for facilities and airfield operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $0 cost to employee Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Cost-free employee health centers
• Over 16% combined employer contribution to pension and/or investment plans
• Accrued paid time off
• Longevity bonuses

What This Job Offers

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