Electrician - OCONUS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

CLU Electrician

Job Location:

Overseas Project Location - Doha, Qatar

Electricians must possess an active SECRET clearance, a valid passport, and the ability to obtain appropriate work visas and other required documentation. It is preferred that individuals have experience working on previous OBO projects overseas. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following, (unless otherwise noted, all duties are performed regularly and/or frequently, depending on job tasks assigned for the given workday).

• Must be able to read and understand blueprints
• Must have a basic understanding of the NEC (National Electrical Code)
• Transfer any required materials from the SSA yard to the work area either by escorting local personnel or physically doing it yourself
• Install all infrastructures (conduit and boxes) that are under the electrical division in either EMT or Rigid conduit from sizes ¾” to 4”
• Bending EMT and Rigid conduit either with a manual, electric or hydraulic bender
• Install small/large transformers
• Install small/large electrical panels
• Install other large electrical equipment required
• Install telecom infrastructures in the TR rooms and throughout the area(s)
• Pull cable/wire for feeders, branch circuits, telecom, fire alarm, TSS, etc.
• Terminate panels in accordance with the NEC
• Check the rotation of all three phase equipment to ensure proper rotation
• In extreme cases, might have to deal with “live” electrical parts or equipment
• Install light fixtures either normal, emergency or egress
• Install devices (switches, duplex receptacles, single receptacles, etc.)
• Install conduit pathways (trapeze)
• Install 4000 and 6000 series raceway
• Assist other trades if required

• 2+ years’ construction industry experience preferred
• Basic understanding of construction principles and procedures
• High school diploma/GED preferred
• General knowledge of the use of hand tools to cut and shape materials as per instruction
• General knowledge of operating construction equipment and vehicles
• Flexibility in working overseas
• Understanding and adherence to local laws and customs in host country
• Following all Government site security requirements to maintain eligibility to work on project site
• Ability to take direction and work well with others, including meeting attendance requirements necessary to keep job on schedule and adherence to safety protocols

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, among other things, use hands to grasp and reach up with arms overhead, including manual dexterity to operate equipment, cut, pull wiring, and perform specialized skills. The employee must have the ability to regularly and for extended periods of time stoop, squat, stand, walk, twist, balance, climb (ladder and stairs of high‑rise building), kneel, crouch, speak, carry, and hear.

There is a minimal demand for sitting, other than during periods of extended travel (such as to and from the project location). The employee must have the ability to regularly lift, carry, push or pull and move objects weighing up to approximately 50 pounds of weight without assistance. The employee may also need to occasionally lift, carry, push or pull and move objects exceeding 50 pounds without assistance.

This position will require the use of personal protective equipment during various tasks and activities. The employee must be able to hear warning sounds and alarms, communicate effectively with coworkers and follow spoken directions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The position requires a high degree of concentration in a busy environment. There is a substantial demand for analyzing, perceiving, comprehending, rapid decision making and exercising sound judgment to ensure individual and coworker safety in a potentially dangerous environment. Ability to follow directions and meet deadlines is critical.

The position entails working on a busy…