Journeyman Electrical Technician

International Executive Service Corps; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government service provider is seeking a Journeyman Electrical Technician in Frederick, MD, to support a government customer. This role involves troubleshooting and maintaining complex electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and performing preventive maintenance tasks in various settings, including BSL-3 and BSL-4 environments. Candidates must hold relevant certifications and have a strong background in electrical systems and safety protocols.

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Qualifications

• Must have comprehensive knowledge of electrical trade and National Electrical Code.
• Must be U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain/maintain DoD Secret clearance.
• Experience conducting preventive maintenance inspections.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, installs, and repairs electrical systems and components.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections of electrical equipment and facilities.
• Handles emergency call-backs and variable work schedules as needed.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Job Knowledge

Productivity

Education

MD License: Journeyman Level or Equivalent OSHA-Approved

Forklift Operator Certification

Basic Quality Assurance (QA) Training for Maintenance/Construction

Job description

The Alaka’ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Journeyman Electrical Technicianto support our government customer out of Ft. Detrick, Maryland.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs a variety of duties concerned with troubleshooting, installation, replacement, repair, and testing of complex electrical accessories, components, subsystems, and control equipment directly related to plant maintenance of facilities/industrial machinery and systems.
• Provide support to other electricians as workload dictates. Respond to electrical trouble or service calls, repairs shorts, loose connections, broken wiring and electrical fixture, replaces fuses, switches, coils, terminal blocks, relays and similar defective controls.
• Makes alterations to existing systems involving major rewiring such as relocating outlets, switches, and fixtures, replacing defective wiring and making connections to new electrical installations; cutting, bending, threading, and installing conduit and pulling wire through conduit; and the like. (Weekly)
• Installs explosion proof fittings and connecting wiring in assisting in the hook-up of new equipment. Refers to higher-grade worker when judgment indicates that major maintenance or troubleshooting problems exist which are beyond scope of responsibility of the position.
• Works under minimal supervision in the repair, modification, testing, and troubleshooting of fixed electrical accessories and units from electrical and electronic control systems and subsystems such as electronic voltage regulators, reverse current relays, temperature controls, ignition units, fixed discharge type ignition exciters, transformers, solenoids, amplifiers, rectifiers and numerous other controllers, positioners, relays, panels, coders, timers, and other related controls Bench checks and inspects items to determine needed repairs.
• Performs electric tests of solenoids, harnesses, cables or similar components for insulation breakdown, using low or high voltage Megger tester. Performs electrical and electronic tests for voltage, continuity, resistance, and capacitance. Replaces defective parts. Applies potting compound to seal connections.
• Participates as member of a group in making preventive maintenance inspections of electrical equipment and facilities used to maintain electrical service.
• Performs work in bio-containment suites (BSL-3 and BSL-4) and is required to be enrolled in the Bio-surety Personnel Reliabiltiy Systems (BPRP) and the Formaldeyde Program. Work to include but not limited to preparation and decontamination of BSL 3 and BSL 4 airlocks, preparation and decontamination of BSL 3 and BSL 4 HEPA filter housing, cleaning airlocks, and penthouse spaces after decons as well as airlock washdowns.
• Maintain a safe workplace and comply with occupational health and safety rules and regulations.
• Modifies existing systems and circuitry to accommodate any emergency or additional loads that arise. Monitors and calculates loads as necessary to ensure continuity of service and system protection. Troubleshoots highly complex circuitry, AC and DC, with a wide range of voltages and currents. Operates technical test equipment such as volt, amp and power factor meter, Meggers and data loggers. (weekly)
• Operates motorized lifting devices to install electrical equipment where critical and exact maneuvers must be made to ensure the safety of personnel, equipment, and the load.
• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs secondary (480/208/120 volts) distribution and branch circuit systems to include switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, lighting fixtures, panels, timers, contactors, starters, outlets, switches, motors, variable speed drives, controls and street lighting.
• Work with equipment such as benders, manuals and hydraulic, Meggers, volt ohmmeters, am probes, drill presses, hydraulic knockout cutters, etc., to repair and replace parts broken and/or work out on equipment throughout the installation.
• Will comply and enforce all safety standards governed by regulation, OSHA, National Electrical Code. Performs all work in accordance with NFPA-70E, Electrical Safety in the Workplace. Workload will usually involve an average of 34 unscheduled and scheduled work requests per month worked in part or whole, including assessment, coordination, action, troubleshooting, identifying required repair parts and completing paperwork for DMLSS tracking.
• The technicians shall perform on-site inspections as assigned, interpret blueprints for accuracy, confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement testing, reviewing operation manuals, maintenance plans and procedures, identifying critical parts, develops operational procedures, standing operating procedures and inputting data into database.
• Shall perform after-hour, emergency call back, and variable work schedules as required. Response time for call-ins shall be within one hour of notification.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• MD License: Journeyman Level or Equivalent OSHA-Approved
• Forklift Operator Certification
• Basic Quality Assurance (QA) Training for Maintenance/Construction

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Shall maintain a comprehensive knowledge of mechanical equipment, engineering principles, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), plumbing and heating systems.
• Shall conform to the Department of the Army’s DA-PAM 385-69, Biological Defense Safety Program. Shall maintain BPRP status and BSL-3/4 access in accordance with AR 190-17 and local policies
• Must have a working knowledge of the entire electrical trade, also the National Electrical Code.
• Deals with Uncertainty, Basic Safety, Power Tools, Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Job Knowledge and Productivity.
• Plans and lays out work with a minimum of supervision.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance
• Must be able to obtain/maintain BPRP status and BSL-3/4 access in accordance with AR 190-17 and local policies.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please clickhereto request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees

“EOE, including Disability/Vets” OR “Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans”

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kāpili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visitwww.alakainafoundation.com

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