Electrician

Allegheny County Airport Authority•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

Let Your Career Take Flight! We're committed to being a global aviation leader driving innovation, regional growth and prosperity by investing in our employees, customers, airlines, and partners The ACAA’s Electrician installs, repairs, maintains and modifies all lighting and power circuits, fixtures, controls, motors, pumps and equipment that is operated from all voltage levels. Here is how the Electrician will help: Plan new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes. Prepare sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follow diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring. Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit. Splice wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps. Connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment. Install control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels. Connect power cables to electrical equipment, lighting equipment motors, and install grounding leads. Test continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing instruments such as ohmmeter, amp meter, and megger. Observe functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement. Repair faulty equipment or systems. Re-lamp & repair of runway lighting fixtures and repair or replacement of wiring circuits. Bucket truck work re-lamping and repairing pole lighting. Work safely and abide by all ACAA safety guidelines. Develop or participate in the job safety analysis procedures. Trouble shoot and splice high voltage repairs and/or installations. Adhere to ACAA guidelines set forth by the Dress Code and Personal Protective Equipment policy. Employee is required to provide small hand tools necessary for the trade. Perform other related tasks as assigned or required.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Five years’ experience as a journeyman electrician.
Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in the craft or equivalent training at an accredited trade or technical school, or military training.
Current, valid Pennsylvania Class C driver’s license or ability to obtain the same.
Considerable knowledge in the practices, methods, tools and materials of the Electrical trade.
Knowledge in occupational hazards and techniques of safety precautions and injury prevention programs.
Considerable ability to work according to standard practices, using the tools, materials and equipment of the trade.
Ability to use basic technology devices such as iPads and smart phones
Ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities

Plan new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.
Prepare sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follow diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring.
Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit.
Splice wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps.
Connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment.
Install control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels.
Connect power cables to electrical equipment, lighting equipment motors, and install grounding leads.
Test continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing instruments such as ohmmeter, amp meter, and megger.
Observe functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
Repair faulty equipment or systems.
Re-lamp & repair of runway lighting fixtures and repair or replacement of wiring circuits.
Bucket truck work re-lamping and repairing pole lighting.
Work safely and abide by all ACAA safety guidelines.
Develop or participate in the job safety analysis procedures.
Trouble shoot and splice high voltage repairs and/or installations.
Adhere to ACAA guidelines set forth by the Dress Code and Personal Protective Equipment policy.
Employee is required to provide small hand tools necessary for the trade.
Perform other related tasks as assigned or required.

Benefits

We offer two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers, as well as an ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the cost of many medical expenses.
ACAA employees pay almost $1,200 less per year in healthcare payroll contributions than the average employee in other companies, according to market surveys.
When HRA funding is included, the health-plan deductibles paid by ACAA employees are about $1,200 lower on average than the costs paid by employees of other companies.
ACAA does not require that employees meet a separate deductible for pharmacy expenses before prescription-drug coverage kicks in.
ACAA’s dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering children’s orthodontia.
Employees also can take advantage of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
Employees may enroll their children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age in our on-site preschool and childcare center, La Petite Academy, at Pittsburgh International Airport.
All eligible full-time ACAA employees participate in the Allegheny County Employees Pension Plan, a defined-benefit plan that vests after 10 years of service.
Employees also may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows them to contribute part of their pay on a pre-tax basis into long-term retirement investments.
A robust Employee Assistance Program (including access to free counselling sessions, financial guidance, and care coordination), life insurance options, a wellness program, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program round out ACAA’s exemplary benefits.