Electrician

V2X Inc; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X Inc in Kuwait City seeks an experienced Electrician to install, inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems critical to power distribution and telecom equipment. You will ensure compliance with NEC standards and safety requirements across commercial and industrial settings.

The role requires a Journeyman Electrician license, CAC eligibility, and the ability to obtain a host country driver's license, with duties spanning diverse job sites under extreme conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years in electrical wiring and distribution systems.
• Experience installing electrical distribution systems per NEC.
• CAC eligibility and/or ability to obtain CAC.
• Journeyman Electrician license required.
• Ability to obtain host country driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, operate, and maintain electrical systems and components of electrical power distribution and generating equipment.
• Perform operations and maintenance to maintain power to telecommunications equipment and the facility's distribution system.
• Electrical work includes installation in commercial and industrial categories and NEC compliance.
• Conduct other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical Codes

Site Management

Communication

Safety Focus

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Journeyman Electrician License

CAC Eligibility

Driver's License

Job description

Overview

This position is physically located in Kuwait in support of WEXMAC***.

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Under supervision of Master Electrician: Installs, inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, operates, and maintains electrical systems and components of electrical power distribution and generating equipment. Performs operations and maintenance duties to maintain power to telecommunications equipment, and maintains the facility’s physical electrical distribution system in good repair. Electrical work experience includes electrical installation in commercial and industrial categories. Electrician complies with National Electrical Code (NEC) 2008 for repairs and upgrades to existing construction, and NEC 2011 standards apply for new construction, contract specifications, and MIL Standards/Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Installs, inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, operates, and maintains electrical systems and components of electrical power distribution and generating equipment.
• Performs operations and maintenance duties to maintain power to telecommunications equipment, and maintains the facility’s physical electrical distribution system in good repair.
• Electrical work experience includes electrical installation in commercial and industrial categories.
• Electrician complies with National Electrical Code (NEC) 2008 for repairs and upgrades to existing construction, and NEC 2011 standards apply for new construction, contract specifications, and MIL Standards/Regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Certifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be CAC eligible and/or able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC)
• Must possess Journeyman Electrician license
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a host country driver's license.

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of work experience in the electrical wiring industry, including experience in planning, laying out, and installing electrical distribution systems IAW the NEC, and will have been under the direct supervision of a qualifying electrician for a licensed electrical contractor.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of Electrical Codes
• Ability to manage multiple job sites and priorities
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
• Must have basic computer skills

Working Conditions

• Must be capable of working in an extreme weather conditions with temperatures exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Indoor and/or outdoor environment with very adverse and harsh conditions (i.e., hot, dry, dusty, desert environment with average temperatures of 30 degrees in the winter and 130 degrees in the summer months).
• Includes some industrial production environment conditions as well.

Physical Requirements

• Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
• Work may require heavy lifting, stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical, or biological agents.
• Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for some situations. PPE includes, but is not limited to, head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices.
• Must comply with all Fire and Safety Regulations and post policies.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.