Exterior Electrician III
Core
Senior technical resource for the installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and restoration of airport exterior electrical systems, including medium-voltage distribution, airfield lighting, and navigational aids.
Role type
Senior IC exterior electrician (airport infrastructure)
Builds
Safe and continuous airport operations via electrical system reliability
Domain
Aviation / Electrical Infrastructure
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
medium-voltage electrical systems expertise, airfield lighting system maintenance, electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics, emergency response and service restoration, technical guidance to junior staff, compliance with NEC and FAA standards, operation of aerial lift trucks and specialized equipment, electrical testing and relay testing
Preferred skills
Master Electrician license, Associates Degree in Engineering, medium voltage cable splicing certification, switchgear and protective relay certification, Class B Commercial Driver's License
Technologies
SCADA systems, HMI hardware, supervisory control and monitoring systems, variable frequency drives, automatic transfer switches, uninterruptible power supplies
Responsibilities
Respond to trouble calls for airfield lighting and navigational aids; test, repair, replace, and install medium-voltage cables and lighting fixtures; diagnose electrical problems and determine repair scope; coordinate resources to restore service during outages; operate and maintain HMI and control systems; inspect switchgear and relays; install conduit and surge suppression systems; program traffic signal control systems; provide technical guidance to lower-level electricians; exercise delegated authority to maintain critical systems during emergencies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership