The Electrician is based at one of the Amentum sites in Iraq and will serve the Operations and Maintenance Support Services (OMSS) contract in service to the U.S. Department of State. This position is a Trade’s technical position responsible for facility and electrical distribution system related projects to include inspection, installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and other related electrical services. The Electrician reports to the Electrical Supervisor. The following duties represent the nature and level of work assigned but is not necessarily all inclusive.

DUTIES:

• Maintain workplace safety and promote a safety culture as the highest value in the workplace.
• Follow all safety rules, policies, and procedures, to include wearing Personal Protective Equipment.
• Comply with all Environmental, Health, & Safety, and Quality Assurance policies.
• Abide by the company’s Code of Conduct.
• Receive assignments, instructions, and directions from the Lead Electrician, Electrical Supervisor, or O&M Manager, as applicable.
• Read and interpret instructions, documentations, and plans for work activities.
• Inspect, install, maintain, repair, and replace a broad range of electrical equipment and support systems.
• Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment in serviceable condition.
• Perform various clean-up activities around the office, shop, jobsite, or where required.
• Handle materials and equipment to and from work locations.
• Perform administrative, documentation, and/or computer functions for a wide range of reporting, training, and other activities.
• Understand and apply National Electrical Code and/or British Standard regulations to the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, circuits, and components.
• Understand and evaluate electrical circuits to ensure fundamental circuit protective functions are present, operational, and comply with the governing electrical standards.
• Understand and apply Lockout Tagout procedures required by NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace and site-specific policy.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

REQUIRED:

• Minimum Acceptable Experience Level:
  • Two (2) years related electrical experience.
  • Two (2) years’ overseas work experience.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge and experience regarding occupational hazards of the electrical trade, related safety precautions and considerable skill required for the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment. 
  • Good organizational, time management, and communication skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.
  • Computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team.
  • Must have the ability to be innovative and be an agent for change.
  • Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information.
• Education: A high school diploma or GED. Diploma from a two-year trade school program for training Electricians.
• Passport, Licenses and Certifications: As part of pre-contingency requirements, by the time the visa process starts, candidates must possess a valid passport with a minimum of 18 months remaining to expiration date with 8 blank pages.
  • Valid drivers’ license
  • Journeyman Electrician’s Certificate or Diploma from a Trade School or equivalent.
• Security Vetting: Already possess a US Government issued security clearance or Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) or be able to obtain a favorable MRPT certification or US Government clearance prior to being hired is required for the position. Must maintain eligibility at the required certification or clearance level for the duration of the contract.
• Language Skills: Satisfactory English proficiency to meet job requirements and to adhere and comply with safety, health, and security measures.
• Medical: Successfully complete and pass the medical and dental examinations as required by Amentum and our customer for deployment to Iraq. Must maintain physical and dental requirements for duration of deployment.

DESIRED:

• Previous work experience in harsh environmental conditions.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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