Electrician Journeyman Lead

Job Title: Electrician Journeyman Lead

Clearance: Secret Clearance required

Education Requirements: High school diploma / GED equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience: Minimum of four (5) years related experience

Location: Kuwait

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Electrician Journeyman Lead to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a Secret Clearance, be a US National, and possess a high school diploma/GED equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The Electrician Journeyman Lead should have four (4) to seven (7) years of related experience.

Responsibilities:

Plan layout, install, and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and manufacturer's recommendations

Plan new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes

Prepare sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follow diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring

Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit using tools such as hacksaw, pipe threader, and conduit bender

Pull wiring through conduit, assisted by electrician helper

Splice wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads, using knife or pliers, twisting, or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps per accepted codes and standards

Connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment, using hand tools

Install control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels, fastening in place with screws or bolts, using hand tools and power tools

Connecting power cables and ground leads to equipment and other electrical utilization equipment such as motors, HVAC units, etc.

Test continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using testing instruments, such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope

Observe functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement

May repair faulty equipment or systems

May provide data to Automated Information Systems (AIS)

Requirements:

Must have a valid US Passport

Journeyman license/certificate or equivalent is required

Possess all of the journey level skills, having verifiable minimum experience and/or holds an accepted certification, license, and/or degree

Usually considered the most experienced, highest skilled professional in their respective field

May provide supervision for a specific crew

Requires little or no supervision