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An established industry player is seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to join their team in a unique OCONUS role on Andros Island, Bahamas. This position involves a variety of electrical functions, including installation, inspection, and maintenance of electrical systems across different facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical maintenance, a valid journeyman's license, and the ability to work in remote locations. Join a dedicated team where your expertise will contribute to critical operations supporting national defense and technological advancement.
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Arcata is a technical services company supporting our nation's defense and maintaining our country's leadership in science, aeronautics, and space. Our greatest strength is our people. Together, the hard work of our staff and team members supports critical operations that make a difference and advance human achievement.
This OCONUS position is located on the white sandy beaches of the Andros Island, a Common Wealth of the Bahamas. Atlantic Undersea Test & Evaluation Center (AUTEC) is Arcata's newest partnership. AUTEC provides research, development, test and evaluation, engineering, analysis, and assessment, and fleet support capabilities for submarines, autonomous underwater systems, and offensive and defensive undersea weapon systems.
Position Summary:
Maintenance Electrician performs a variety of electrical trade functions involving installing, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems within various types of buildings, outdoor lighting systems, food service equipment, and laundry equipment.
• Responsible for keeping electrical systems safe and operational. Carrying out safety checks, monitoring for faults, installations of electrical equipment and fixtures, panels and circuit breakers, wiring electrical systems, and performing necessary repairs.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues accurately. Replacing defective components, rewiring, and repairing control circuits.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance inspections to identify and address issues before they lead to significant problems.
• 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 and using a variety of electrician's hand tools and measuring and testing instruments.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety regulations, and company policies.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be a US citizen
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
• High School diploma or GED required
• At least 5 years of related experience required.
• Journeyman's license required
• Valid passport and Driver's license required.
• Must be able to reside in a remote location with limited medical facilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Current Secret Security Clearance preferred
• Previous experience with medium voltage electrical system (4160) transformers, switching and distribution (overhead and underground) installations, maintenance, and repairs.
Arcata Associates is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.