Electrician - Kandahar, Afghanistan

Job Summary: Reports to and receives assignments, instructions, and direction from the Foreman or General Foreman. Principal Accountabilities: JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Maintains, repairs and replaces or installs a broad range of electrical equipment and support systems in support of plant construction and maintenance activities. Must be capable of classifying electrical distribution systems, trouble-shooting and identifying circuit faults across a broad range of applications. Understands the safe operation and applications of instruments provided for circuit analysis and testing, including power analyzers, ground rod resistance meters, ground fault loop impedance testers, residual current device testers, and similar test equipment standard in the trade. Reads and interprets blue prints, schematics, instructions, and other technical documentation. Maintains, repairs, replaces or installs a broad range of electrical equipment in support of base construction and maintenance activities. Completes records, maintains tools and equipment, and performs various clean-up and housekeeping activities. Responsible for identifying proper materials, suitable for the use, listed, and as required for specific installations. Observes and follows all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment. Management Responsibility: Electrician Helper Knowledge & Skills: Must demonstrate thorough understanding of National Electric Code (NEC)or other internationally recognized electrical regulations and standards as approved by LOGCAP IV. Must be fluent with proper installation techniques and display highest level of workmanship. Knowledgeable of AC theory, motors, starters, transformers, residual current devices, and over current protective devices. < Physical Requirements: Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable. Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions. Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions. Ability to travel domestically and internationally. Experience: Two (2) to four (4) years experience as an electrician. High School Diploma or equivalent Journeyman License or comparable certification required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Journeyman License or comparable certification required EXECUTIVE ORDER 11246 Prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, or national origin and requires affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees treated, without regard to race, sex, color, genetic information, religion, or national origin. (Enforcement Agency: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs)
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