Electrician

SOSi is seeking an experienced Electrician to support a government customer in Qatar. The Electrician will be directly responsible for the day-to-day electrical maintenance tasks in support of base operations.

The work involves most of the following:  installing or repairing any of a variety of electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, or other transmission equipment; locating and diagnosing trouble in the electrical system or equipment; and using a variety of electrician's hand tools and measuring and testing instruments.

• Install, operate, maintain, and repair interior and exterior, single and 3 phase electrical equipment, devices, and systems up to 600V. For any such systems that are the host base responsibility to maintain, the contractor must first obtain client and host base approval prior to making any repairs or changes.
• Install, operate, maintain, and repair light fixtures and lighting systems, replace or repair of interior and exterior lighting systems (bulbs, ballast, etc.).
• Install and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, power equipment, and components of machinery and equipment following electrical code, manuals, specifications, schematics, and blueprints.
• Install and repair control and distribution apparatus, including motors, relays, switches, thermostats, circuit-breaker panels, etc.
• Install and connect power supply wiring, cables, conduit, and electrical apparatus for equipment in new and existing facilities following diagrams, schematics, or blueprints.
• Conduct preventive maintenance (PM), diagnose, and resolve problems in electrical circuits, systems, and equipment using testing instruments and equipment (including thermography).
• Test continuity of circuits to ensure compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit using rulers, measuring devices, hand tools, pipe-threader, and conduit bender.
• Repair or recommend replacement of electrical equipment and appliances.
• Provide electrical support for CENTCOM’s electronic security & access control system and make repairs and enhancements required by the client with task activities supervised/approved by CENTCOM J2-SSO/NAVSEA-Crane Div. (owner/designer of security system).
• Operate, inspect, maintain, and perform emergent repair of generators and backup power systems, including automatic transfer switches (ATS) as required by the client, and approved by the host Base when such work cannot be or is not performed by the host Base or to immediately mitigate a hazardous situation at three CFH Facilities (Bldgs. 9550, 9520, 9540).

• Active in scope TS/SCI security clearance.
• Formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.
• 3-5 years of electrician experience required.

• Journeyman Electrician certification.

• Physical requirements include lifting, climbing, extended sitting or standing, or other physical efforts that are normally required. Working conditions include a combination of an office environment and outdoor activities. Outside working conditions include potential exposure to extreme high temperatures, dry and dusty conditions
• Required PPE includes but is not limited to head, foot, hand, torso, respiratory, vision and Lifts and carries all types of working materials and equipment of the trade depending on the assignment hearing protective devices.
• May handle materials and equipment that weighs up to 45 pounds.

SOSi is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. SOSi takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.