ELECTRICIAN - HOBBY

Electrician - Hobby

The purpose of the Electrician is to troubleshoot, maintain, manage, and upgrade existing electromechanical systems to ensure an economical and safe distribution of electricity. This position performs journeyman level electrical work by maintaining the terminal and various support buildings electrical distribution equipment, lighting systems, and various electrical devices on a daily basis in accordance with NEC, NFPA, and FAA Advisory Circulars. This role acts as a first responder to emergency calls for various types of electrical failures and shutdowns. Responds to trouble calls involving troubleshooting of circuits, tripped breakers, overloaded circuits and repairs or replacement of system components. Manages Airside and landside lighting for terminals, surrounding buildings, street pole lights and airfield lighting systems. This position may be assigned duties at all Houston Airport System facilities including IAH, HOU, and EFD.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to :

• The ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, schematics, and design specifications.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Codes and experience with electrical tools, meters, and materials and their uses in a commercial setting.
• Experience in high voltage (15 KV), primary distribution and emergency generators, and commercial / industrial experience including control systems, preventative maintenance programs, UPS, and PLC.
• Troubleshoots, maintains, manages and upgrades existing electromechanical, electrical, and electronic installations and systems.
• Researches and analyzes causes of failures. Repairs, replaces, and installs new equipment / components and related hardware to maximize function ability.
• Provides preventive maintenance ensuring safe and clean operating conditions.
• Prepares and updates various records, logs and reports related to the work being performed.
• Responds to emergency calls for various types of electrical failures and shutdowns.
• Organizes, schedules and monitors work assignments.
• Research technical product specifications.
• Compares and evaluates product prices from vendors to determine most competitive bid.
• Assists in the inventory control management of electrical parts and components to provide appropriate supply levels.

The work environment involves considerable physical exertion, such as regular climbing of ladders, lifting of heavy objects (up to 80 pounds) on a highly frequent basis and / or assuming awkward positions for long periods of time. There are occasional exposures to extreme levels of temperature, air pollution, noise pollution, chemical gases, and substances, and / or contagious diseases or physical trauma conditions of a short-term disabling nature, such as broken bones or temporary loss of sight or hearing. Requires the ability to make closely coordinated eye / hand movements within very fine tolerance and / or calibration demands; or the ability to make rapid closely coordinated eye / hand movements on a patterned response space within somewhat fine tolerance demands; or the ability to make coordinated eye / hand movements within fine tolerances with large equipment as an extension of the worker.

Minimum requirements include a High School degree or a GED certificate, successful completion of an apprentice electrician program approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training or the equivalent as recognized by the Electrical Safety and Licensing Advisory Board, and a valid State of Texas Journeyman Electrician License. Preference will be given to applicants who have a Journeyman Electrician License for 5+ years, knowledge of airfield lighting materials and applications, and a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

The selection process will involve application review and / or interview. The department may administer skills assessment test. This position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test. Pay grade is 18.

The city of Houston offers a competitive benefits program, including health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness, supplemental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, retirement pension, 457 deferred compensation plan, employee assistance program, vacation days, city holidays, compensable sick leave, personal leave, flexible schedules, hybrid-telework for eligible positions, professional development opportunities, transportation / parking plan, section 125 pretax deductions, dependent care reimbursement plan, paid prenatal, parental and infant wellness leaves, and healthcare flexible spending account.