Exterior Electrician Job at Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (Dulles)

Job Description

As an Exterior Electrician you will maintain and repair medium voltage (4160V to 34.5KV) electrical equipment for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport or Washington Dulles International Airport. This is a journey (full performance) level job in the Exterior Electrician series. Serves in the Electrical Division of the Engineering and Maintenance Department at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport or the Airport Maintenance Department at Washington Dulles International Airport. Installs, tests, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs/replaces, electrical equipment and electrical distribution systems, both Medium Voltage (4160V to 34.5 KV) and Low voltage switchgear, MDP’s and panels to 480V. Tests and maintains battery banks for switchgear DC control power. Installs, tests, and maintains Airfield lighting systems, associated series circuits, constant current regulators and airfield lighting controls. Performs related functions.

Job Responsibility

Works on distribution and power systems, including medium voltage (4160V to 34.5KV)
performs maintenance, tests, and repairs/replaces equipment as required for transformers, primary switches, and circuit breakers
Troubleshoots, repairs/replaces, and performs preventive maintenance on various airfield lighting systems
Locates and repairs/replaces faulty transformers, cables, and fixtures, as needed to maintain airfield operations
Troubleshoots and repairs constant current regulators and associated airfield series circuits and rebuilds airfield lighting fixtures
Performs Generator testing, maintenance, load banks, and repairs as required to maintain optimal equipment performance, including associated transfer switches, panels, and DC control systems
Performs maintenance and troubleshoots problems with exterior lighting systems, including contactors, controls, ballasts, and associated circuitry
Performs other electrical work such as installing new electric service, temporary unit substations, MDP's, panels, and associated conduit and wiring as required for the project
Responds to trouble calls
Determines the extent and impact of the issue and provides clear and concise information to the supervisor, leader, or airport operations
Performs electrical work following the National Electric Code (NEC) and the Airports Authority Design Manual
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Four years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and systems
Included in the four years of experience must be one year of specialized experience in the installation, test, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of medium voltage electrical equipment and systems
Journey-level knowledge in the use of tools and testing equipment to perform associated job requirements
Ability to analyze drawings and electrical schematics
Ability to work safely and knowledge of the safety rules, regulations, and procedures needed to do so
Ability to speak and write effectively
Skill in using a computer, computerized work order, and time and attendance systems
A high school diploma or a Certificate of General Educational Development (GED)
A state driver's license in good standing
[DCA Only] Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 90 days of hire, promotion, or placement into the job

Nice to have

A Journeyman Electrical License (or higher)
Certification in MV cable splicing, terminating, and testing
Experience operating, maintaining, and repairing airfield lighting systems, series circuits, constant current regulators, and airfield lighting controls
Certification/experience in the maintenance and testing of 480V switchgear, breakers, and relays
Class B Commercial Driver's License

What we offer

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Well-being resources
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Pension and retirement plans
Ongoing training and development opportunities
$7,500 Sign-on-Bonus

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