Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Overview

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Job Summary:

Installs,repairsandmaintainselectrical systems and equipment associated with electrical distribution systems (i.e., poles, transformers, etc.), and exterior lighting systems arsenal wide.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs various electrical trade functions such as installation,maintenanceand repair of electrical equipment (i.e., switchboards, circuit breakers, transformers, controllers, motors,polesand associated hardware), associated with electrical distributionsystem.

• Installsandmaintainsvarious lighting systems on Redstone Arsenal including security lights, traffic lights, and airfieldlighting.

• Worksfrom blueprints, drawings,layoutsor other specifications to install new systems or equipment and diagnose and repair trouble in existing electrical systems and equipment.

• Utilizesvarious measuring and testing instruments to work standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring and electrical equipment.

• Uses insulating tools for working near exposed energized parts of electrical equipment.

• Adjusts relays and controls equipment to obtain specified voltage, current, time delay and/or other characteristics for appropriate operational functions.

• Incumbent will at all times wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as determined by position.

• Interfaces with customer and assures proper accountability of parts and time for each individual task.

• Drives and operates vehicles associated with line work (i.e., line trucks, bucket trucks, etc.).

• Complete and prioritize work.

• Accountable for:

• Accurate, timely, and cost-effective performance of duties.

• Working harmoniously with customers and fellow co-workers.

• Working with the Project Principals to fully coordinate all activities.

• Having ability to shape, lace and terminate a wide range of conductors in various sizes.

• Having the ability to properly use various hand and power tools.

• Having the ability to demonstrate the proper use of digital multi-meters, clamp on ammeters.

• Ability to perform work in a safe and efficient manner with minimal supervision.

• Effectively coordinate a number of projects simultaneously.

• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure.

• Effective written and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills.

• Contributing to the successful completion of project initiatives.

• Accountable for assigned tools, materials and equipment.

• Cleanliness and safety of shop and work areas.

• Completing all mandated training requirements per government and management directives.

• Responsible for completing daily work order log documenting inspections, maintenance and repair information, to include work performed, materials used, and hours worked on each assigned work order.

Qualifications

*Minimum Qualifications: *

• Fouryears experienceas journeyman High Voltage Electrician and must have worked 3 of the last 4 years as a Journeyman High Voltage Electrician.

• Must possess and maintain a valid class “B” Commercial Driver’s License with acceptable driving record pertinent to the position.

• Must be dependable, have initiative, and be able to work independently of supervision when required.

• When required, be willing to work overtime and in inclement weather.

• Familiarity with facility/infrastructure codes and standards, as applicable.

• Familiarity with procedures for the safe operation and maintenance of electrical circuits, both overhead and underground.

• Requires ability and willingness to climb utility poles, operate standard bucket man lifts up to 100ft.

• Demonstrated medium and high voltage experience (>600V-161KV).

• Ability to lift weights up to 50lbs.

• Ability to successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract.

• Must be available to respond to emergencies during off hours including weekends and holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

Job: Maintenance & Repair

Travel: None

Organization: AFO - Akima Facilities Operations

Clearance: Not Applicable

Work Type: On-Site

Remote: No

ReqID: 2024-11722