Master Electrician

US Facilities•Hampton, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

U.S. Facilities, Inc. is seeking a Master Electrician to work on a project at the Hampton Roads Harbor Tunnels in Southeast Virginia. The role is responsible for preventive maintenance, installation, and repair of electrical, mechanical, and digital tunnel and bridge systems equipment. Work is primarily outdoors along interstate highways and is performed in an all-season, all-hour operating environment. This is an essential position, and duties may be required during emergencies, including inclement weather, disaster response, and emergency operations. VDOT/Project Management determines when essential positions are required. The position requires a Virginia DPOR Journeyman or Master Electrician license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and at least two years of field electrical experience. The employee must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License and hold a valid Virginia driver’s license in good standing. The role includes a 90-day probation period and VDOT industry training. Pre-employment requirements include a fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check, drug screening, and a DMV records check.

Requirements

High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
Active Virginia DPOR Journeyman or Master Electrician license.
At least two years of field electrical experience performing preventive maintenance on commercial and industrial electrical components.
At least two years of field experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical components up to and including 480 VAC three-phase systems.
Thorough knowledge of electrical theory and of methods, materials, tools, equipment, and systems used in the electrical trade.
Experience utilizing electrical schematics, diagrams, and specifications.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License.
Valid Virginia driver’s license in good standing; DMV records check required.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to work a flexible schedule in a 24/7/365 operating environment, including potentially short- or no-notice assignments.
Ability to work outdoors along interstate highways and take required safety precautions around electricity and traffic.
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and overtime as required.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods and walk, lift, carry, reach, kneel, climb, bend, twist, crouch, and balance.
Successful completion of required pre-employment drug screening and fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in or knowledge of traffic monitoring and control systems.

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical components and systems, including electrical load centers and distribution systems.
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, mechanical, and digital tunnel and bridge systems equipment, including systems up to 480 VAC three-phase.
Maintain electrical wiring systems and components in accordance with the National Electrical Code and industry standards.
Read and use blueprints, wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and specifications.
Diagnose electrical problems and failures, identify needed repairs, and recommend preventive maintenance actions.
Inspect electrical systems and components to evaluate their condition and identify necessary repairs.
Operate required tools and equipment safely and skillfully; assemble, install, maintain, and repair electrical apparatuses.
Use test instruments to inspect, troubleshoot, isolate, and repair electrical malfunctions.
Maintain, test, and repair electrical equipment for safety and efficiency; plan layouts and wiring for new or existing installations.
Fabricate electrical parts, make rough sketches, and estimate project costs, time, and materials.
Inspect completed work for conformance with specifications and applicable safety codes and regulations; inspect related contractor work.
Analyze electrical plant operating characteristics, recommend corrective actions, and respond safely and appropriately to emergencies.
Inform personnel about work-order procedures and status to support decision-making.
Participate in the maintenance and operation of an electrical shop; clean, maintain, and service tools and equipment.
Operate and perform work in a bucket truck.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor and/or U.S. Facilities Senior Project Manager.