(AFG-Oconus Kabul) Electrician Technician

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Electrician Technician

Reports to: AEK Electrical Supervisor

Performance Location: The individual filling this position will be supporting PAE on a contract for the US Department of State and working at the US Embassy and/or its outlying sites in Kabul, Afghanistan. Periodic travel with extended overnight stays may be required while working on projects and other locations in Afghanistan. Percentage of travel will vary significantly but on average is expected to be less than 10% of the total time

Working Environment: The candidate will work on construction and maintenance sites including exposure to the dangers inherent with such sites

Work Schedule: This position works ten hours/day six days a week minimum, is on-call 24/7 and must be willing to quickly respond to all critical electrical issues as required.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

The Electrical Technician duties and responsibilities include at a minimum:

• Installation, maintenance, and repair of medium voltage electrical systems ranging from 600 volt to 15kv including the installation, testing, repair and maintenance of electric power plant and/or overhead and underground primary electrical distribution systems and elements


• Proactively analyze a situation and make frequent technical decisions based on specifications and electrical codes and standards


• Installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical panel boards, wiring conduits, switches, breakers, lighting, fixtures, transformers, receptacles, motors, conduit and general wiring installations of electrical equipment in accordance with electrical codes


• Collect, analyze and summarize data and prepare daily reports and work orders


• Locate and determine electrical malfunctions using test equipment


• Repair malfunctions by such methods as replacing burned out elements, fuses and replacing defective wiring


• Inspect circuits for specified shielding and grounding


• Report any malfunctions or lack of compliance to the Electrical Supervisor


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  Perform other duties as may be assigned
  
  Minimum Acceptable Experience and Qualification Levels:

  
  


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  Minimum of three years hands-on experience working with medium range voltages from 600 volt to 15kv and working experience involved in the installation, testing, repair and maintenance of electric power plant and/or overhead and underground primary electrical distribution systems and elements

  
  


• Must have knowledge of the occupational hazards of the electrical trade and related safety precautions. Considerable skill in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical panel boards, switches, breakers, lighting, transformers, receptacles, motors, conduit and general wiring installations in accordance with electrical codes


• Must have a minimum of two years experience working level as a Journeyman Electrician


• Must have good organizational and communication skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.


• Knowledge in the discipline of operations and maintenance projects in an international environment preferred


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  Experience in an OCONUS environment and ability to work effectively with multi-cultural workforce
  
  Education:

  
  


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  Must have an Electrical Vocational Diploma, completed an Electrical Apprentice program with a Journeyman Certificate or equivalent verifiable training from a credible training institution

  
  


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  High school diploma, GED or equivalent education required
  
  Language Requirement:

  
  


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  Must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing English including reading and using building diagrams and technical manuals

  
  


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  Must have proficient English oral and written communication skills sufficient to effectively communicate with employees, management and the client
  
  Licenses and Certifications:

  
  


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  Government issued electrical license or equivalent certification is preferred
  
  Citizenship:

  
  


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  US Citizenship is not required for this position.
  
  Clearance:

  
  


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  Must have a Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) or the ability to obtain one.

  
  

An Equal Opportunity Employer. PAE’s hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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PAE is a leading provider of enduring support for the essential missions of the U.S. government, its allied partners and international organizations. With over 60 years of experience, PAE supports the execution of complex and critical missions by providing global logistics and stability operations, technical services and national security solutions to customers around the world. PAE has a workforce of approximately 15,000 people in over 60 countries on all seven continents and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with PAE, please call Thelma Dorman at (703) 656-6064 or email Thelma at: thelma.dorman@pae.com.

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