Electrician Lead

Amentum

The Electrician Lead will be based at one of three Amentum sites in Iraq and serve the Operations and Maintenance Support Services (OMSS) contract in support of the U.S. Department of State. The Journeyman Electrician, Lead performs a variety of electrical trade functions such as the installation, maintenance, or repair of equipment for the generation, distribution, or utilization of electric energy. This is a technical position based in Iraq. The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

DUTIES:

• The Journeyman Electrician Lead is responsible for supervising a staff of American and Foreign Nationals.

• Completing reports and performing administrative duties.

• Responsible for facility custodianship of work area and management of tools, equipment and spare parts for the electrical shop.

• Installing or repairing any of a variety of electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, or other transmission equipment; working from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications.

• Locating and diagnosing trouble in the electrical system or equipment.

• Working standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment using a variety of electrician's hand tools and measuring and testing instruments.

• Maintains and repairs interior building electrical distribution including switchgear, uninterrupted power supplies, wiring, breaker panels, and electrical distribution system, switches, outlets, light fixtures, exit lights, and mounted emergency lights.

• Works from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications to locate and diagnose trouble in the electrical system or equipment.

• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

REQUIRED:

Minimum Acceptable Experience Level:

• Must have a minimum 5 years of supervising experience

• Must have 3 years experience as a Journeyman Electrician

• Must be an expert in all facets in all areas of medium and low voltage installations, alterations, troubleshooting, and analysis

• Must have experience working with British Standard Electrical Code

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 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.

Education:

• A high school diploma or GED.

• Must have an Electrician Vocational Diploma or have completed an Apprentice Program with a Journeyman Certificate.

• State License or Certification from home state.

Passport, Licenses and Certifications: As part of pre-contingency requirements, by the time the visa process starts, candidates must possess a valid passport of home country with a minimum of 18 months remaining to expiration date with 8 blank pages. Valid drivers license from Home of Record (CDL)

Security Vetting: Must have an Electrician Vocational Diploma or have completed an Apprentice Program with a Journeyman Certificate

Language Skills: Satisfactory English proficiency to meet job requirements and to adhere and comply with safety, health, and security measures. Requires experience communicating with air traffic towers.

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.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of ALL principles and processes involved in operating and supporting electrical functions at an overseas facility.

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing excellent customer services.

• 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.

• Expert 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.