Electrical Maintenance Lead - Able to Obtain TS/SCI Clearance

Overview

Job Summary:

This full-time position assists the Facility Operations Manager in the execution of electrical tasks related to the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of all facilities and other real property, utility plants and systems, and grounds at the End User’s campus site.

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyze and understand building electrical and control drawings and manuals.

• Troubleshoot power, lighting, BAS and communication circuits to isolate wiring or component faults.

• Replacing faulty switches, sockets, plugs, fuses, insulators, and other simple elements of electrical systems fixtures and appliances.

• As required, estimating materials needed and record time and materials expended on each work order.

• Conducting routine building inspections to assess needs relating to electrical work and maintenance.

• Coordinating with the Maintenance Supervisor, outside contractors and/or employees, estimators, suppliers, etc., and other trades to complete projects/work orders efficiently.

• Supervises and directs work schedules for all (High and Low Voltage) shop personnel, including subcontractors.

• Tracks work status, completion and coordinates pass down of work orders and preventative maintenance work.

• Makes recommendations as to the hiring, promotion, disciplinary and termination of personnel.

• Prepares and presents weekly/monthly Technical Progress Reports as required.

• Inspects and diagnoses problems to determine corrective actions / repairs in all the trade levels.

• Advises O & M Manager of major problems and recommend corrective action.

• Conducts random inspections to review work while in progress.

• Ensures procedures are being followed while making certain highest level of quality standards are met.

• Reviews completed site work to verify compliance in accordance with applicable plans, procedures and all governing codes.

• Maintains adequate levels of tools, equipment, and other maintenance supplies.

• Processes departmental timesheets and submits them in a timely manner for review by the O&M Manager.

• Responds to emergency site maintenance as required.

• Confers with and advises other management personnel regarding maintenance projects and priorities.

• Supports other department staff as needed or directed.

• Keeps the O&M Manager appraised of unique situations and problems encountered.

• Completes all PMs and repair projects on time and on budget.

• Ability operate Government or AID-owned motor vehicles and/or other equipment.

• Adheres to the established AID safety and personnel policies and standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• US Citizen with ability to pass a thorough criminal, credit check and pre-employment Drug Screen.

• Possess or able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with eligibility to access Sensitive Compartmented Information.

• High school graduate or equivalent GED.

• Five (5) years’ experience in facilities operations and maintenance.

• Five (5) years’ experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity.

• Knowledge of various electrical equipment including, but not limited to High Voltage Switchgear and Distribution Equipment, Generators, and Low Voltage Distribution Systems.

• Experience with:

• Preventative Maintenance on high voltage (HV) equipment.

• Familiar with NETA testing requirements (0-34, 500V) HV distribution equipment.

• Pad mounted and substation transformers and associated switchgear.

• Extensive knowledge of hand and power tools.

• Extensive knowledge of applicable codes and standards.

• Computer knowledge, especially in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Mature judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Ability to pass background and drug screen. Ability to lift 25 pounds and team lift 50 pounds.

Desired Qualifications:

• Ten (10) years in management of operations and maintenance.

• Five (5) years in a leadership, supervisory or management role.

• Active State Master Electrician License.

• Understanding of Government contracts, correspondence, reports and records.

• Presentational skills and/or public speaking ability.