Electrician - Journeyman (OCONUS)

Company Description

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.

Job Description

Overview

SOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking a Journeyman Electrician for our current contract in support of our Government customer at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. 

Essential Job Duties

• Assembles, installs, tests, and maintains electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools 
• Diagnoses malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and component, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem
• Connects wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
• Inspects electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes
• Advises management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous
• Tests electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system
• Inspects existing facilities and installations as required by the statement of work
• Locates and repairs defects in electrical systems and identify circuit Life, Health, and Safety (LHS) issues
• Estimates and orders supplies and materials needed
• Recommends improvements and revisions to current maintenance procedures
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide high quality, seamless service
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Active in Scope TS/SCI security clearance.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience as an approved electrician.
• Have completed an electrical apprenticeship.
• Hold a valid and current JIB grade card and hold the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification. (Must have minimum 1 year before expiry) Knowledge and skill in safe operation and application of instrumentation to include circuit  testers, power analyzers, ground rod resistance meters, ground fault loop impedance testers, and residual current device testers
• Skill in classifying electrical distribution systems, troubleshooting, identifying circuit faults and fault loop circuit paths, and proper grounding and bonding.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics, blueprints, and manuals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of the Air Force or Army culture, language and expectations for mission success.

Additional Information

Work Environment

• Full-time position with standard working hours; may require occasional evening or weekend work.
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, in various weather conditions.
• Exposure to potentially hazardous materials and environments; appropriate safety measures must be followed.

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.