Maintenance Electrician

AFO is looking for an Electrician Maintenance to work in Huntsville, AL.  To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

• Performs a variety of electrical trade functions, such as the installation, maintenance, or repair of equipment for the production, distribution, or utilization of electrical energy.
• Skilled and proficient in the usage of thermography equipment, motor circuit analysis equipment and electrical measurement logging equipment (electronic chart recorder).
• Keeps supervisor apprised of unique situations and problems encountered and identify and reports safety, environmental and other work requirements for resolution.
• Inspections and assessments of electrical gear, breaker panels, transformers, motor control centers, motors, and other similar electrical equipment, reporting those conditions to the Supervisor and performing the electrical repair work requests issued by the Supervisor.
• Utilize thermography imaging to investigate and identify facility and electrical hot spots, identify electrical distribution problems.
• Utilize both off-line and on-line motor analysis systems to test and provide reports on motors; Correct electrical problems identified by the PM; and Support motor repair shop.
• Performs diagnoses and inspection of malfunctioning systems, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Installs or repairs any of a variety of electrical equipment such as, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, and other transmission equipment.
• Works standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment.
• Utilizes and interprets technical manuals, shop directives, blueprints, sketches, diagrams, and specifications, verbal, and written instructions.
• Responsible for completing daily work order log documenting inspections, maintenance and repair information, to include work performed, materials used, and hours worked on each assigned work order.
• Interfaces with customers and responsible for customer feedback, as applicable.
• Adheres to proper security practices and airfield driving regulations, as applicable.
• Operates motor vehicles in accordance with company vehicle policies.
• Complies with applicable federal, state, United States Army (USA) and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) environmental laws and regulations.
• Follows Akima Facility Operations and ISS furnished information directives; ISS Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ISS Policies and
• Procedures, and contract requirements.
• Complies with health and safety rules and procedures; performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.
• Incumbent will at all times wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as determined by position and duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Four (4) years’ experience as an Electrician or completion of apprenticeship or AS Degree in Electrical/Electronics.
• Current state driver’s license, acceptable driving record and proof of valid insurance. Ability to obtain and maintain all necessary licenses/IDs/certifications.
• Ability to solve problems and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to adapt to changes in technology and applicable facility/infrastructure codes and standards.
• Familiarity with facility/infrastructure codes and standards, as applicable.
• Ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional & courteous manner in diverse situations.
• Proficiency and knowledge of a variety of hand and power tools.
• Demonstrated working ability read, write, speak, and understand English. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Five (5) years’ experience as an electrician.
• Working knowledge of solid-state and conventional control circuitry.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous experience working on a military installation.
• Experience working on Redstone Arsenal facilities.
• Familiarity with military-specific facility/infrastructure codes and standards, as applicable.

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.