Electrician, Alarms

Summary CHENEGA BASE & LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC The Electrician, Alarms applies basic and advanced technical knowledge in electronics to solve routine problems by interpreting manufacturers’ manuals or similar documents. Work requires familiarity with the interrelationships of circuits and judgment in planning work sequence, in selecting tools, testing instruments, and is reviewed for compliance with accepted practices. This technician works independently obtaining technical guidance, as required, from lead or supervisor. Responsibilities Operates, maintains, and repairs fire alarms and control systems, warning systems, maintaining current certifications for all applicable hardware and software requirements. Maintains traffic systems and associated traffic control devices and ancillary equipment. Maintains associated communication links for the traffic, fire alarm systems, central devices, and ancillary equipment. Tests and maintains the disaster warning system to ensure system is fully operational at all times. Programs alarm systems, communication systems, and programmable logic controllers (PLC) as required for electrical systems maintained as part of the contract. Inspects, tests, maintains, and repairs installed fire alarm detection and suppression systems in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. Inspects fire alarm equipment visually, and replaces defective components. Test initiating and signal circuits, detectors, and system transmitter. Checks pressure gauges on suppression system storage containers and replaces or recharges containers when necessary. Analyzes blue prints, schematics, and drawings of fire alarms and/or other related electrical systems for the purpose of determining efficient installation of new or upgraded systems, Inspects electrical / fire alarm / security systems and their components for the purpose of evaluating condition, identifying necessary repairs and recommending preventive maintenance. Installs electrical system components as assigned (e.g., panels, audible/visual alarms, pull stations, detectors, etc.) for the purpose of providing enhanced and/or upgraded system capabilities. Interfaces with Logistics staff on materials as needed. Ensures work orders when complete are properly filled out and returned to work management Supports the project Safety Plan through personal involvement in all aspects of safety, including training and attention to the adherence to safety requirements pertaining to particular trades or skills. This position has been designated as Mission Critical. Mission Critical personnel are defined as those required to meet the Installation’s safety (including inclement weather) and security needs during lockdown conditions. This position may be part of an emergency management/response team as required by the company to meet contract requirements. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.) High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or completion of technical courses in service, trade, or craft; or completion of technical courses on applicable equipment or system operated or maintained. Minimum five (5) years experience at the journeyman level. Journeyman credentials through an accredited apprenticeship, trade school, or training Must maintain current standard driver’s license for the type of vehicle being operated. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated ability to work with hands and knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and practices used in the field. Demonstrated knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trades involved. Demonstrated skill in the care and use of the tools and equipment in the trades involved. Proficient in computer programs is required for job activities such data as required. Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.