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Electrician/Quality Control Manager
Ellsworth AFB, SDWhat We Do
We empower our defense and law enforcement customers to focus on their primary mission by removing friction points and setting them up for long-term success. VWI provides facilities and infrastructure management; our specific services include housing management, custodial services, facilities management, operations & maintenance, and various professional services. By providing strategic, responsive, and mission-driven solutions, we forge long-term partnerships with our customers, vendors, and team members. We invite you to join our team, providing essential services for those who serve our country.
What You’ll Do
The Electrician trouble shoots, repairs, installs, and performs Preventative Maintenance (PM) on all electrical systems within the facilities, the Central Utilities Plant (CUP), and other buildings related to the contract by performing the following duties. This position requires a Journeyman’s license with both mechanical and electrical aptitudes.
At VWI, our people are our greatest strength. Our respect for the skills and expertise of our employees drives every decision we make. We strive to uphold our values of respect, dignity, teamwork, and transparency in the benefits and compensation we offer to our employees.
VWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We empower our defense and law enforcement customers to focus on their primary mission by removing friction points and setting them up for long-term success. VWI provides facilities and infrastructure management; our specific services include housing management, custodial services, facilities management, operations & maintenance, and various professional services. By providing strategic, responsive, and mission-driven solutions, we forge long-term partnerships with our customers, vendors, and team members. We invite you to join our team, providing essential services for those who serve our country.
What You’ll Do
The Electrician trouble shoots, repairs, installs, and performs Preventative Maintenance (PM) on all electrical systems within the facilities, the Central Utilities Plant (CUP), and other buildings related to the contract by performing the following duties. This position requires a Journeyman’s license with both mechanical and electrical aptitudes.
- Ensures that lighting throughout the facility is in working order through regular maintenance checks, replacement of defective parts, and repairs as required according to policies.
- Performs the maintenance and repair of electrical switchgear and distribution equipment, kitchen equipment, and other electrical equipment in accordance with specifications.
- Perform maintenance and repair on large systems including (but not limited to) pneumatic tubes system, nurse call system, emergency power, lighting controls, mass notification, and fire alarm system. Maintain a current competency for these systems.
- Remain knowledgeable and proficient with the electrical distribution system for each building on campus. Create and maintain both single–line drawings and distribution maps for the electrical system.
- Maintains records of electrical preventive and corrective maintenance activities as required; performs corrective and preventive maintenance tests as necessary, according to policies.
- Installs wiring, switches, receptacles and other electrical devices as assigned, in accordance with national electrical codes.
- Independently perform electrical systems tasks in rooms, including television, nurse call apparatus, lighting and receptacles according to PM check list.
- Repair and install electrical devices such as receptacles, light fixtures, light switches, lighting ballast, motors, etc.
- Install electrical conduit and related boxes.
- Perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) on various electrical devices.
- Participate in the monthly emergency generator testing.
- Follow and implement standard Lock Out Tag Out policies and procedures.
- Complete Work Order and Preventative Maintenance (PM) paperwork in a timely and professional manner.
- Be able to read and understand architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings.
- Be able to read and understand electrical schematics.
- Be able to read and understand manufacture’s submittals and literature.
- Be able to specify, locate and order material and replacement parts.
- Be able to understand and implement national electrical codes, life safety codes and fully comply to NFPA 70E Arc Flash Protection.
- Attend Tool Box safety meetings and demonstrate safety competency.
- At a minimum, must have a current Texas Journeyman Electrician license.
- Must have a current driver’s license.
At VWI, our people are our greatest strength. Our respect for the skills and expertise of our employees drives every decision we make. We strive to uphold our values of respect, dignity, teamwork, and transparency in the benefits and compensation we offer to our employees.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, covered by employer-funded Health & Welfare contributions, as per SCA regulations.
- Paid Time Off and Vacation Days
- Opportunities for bonuses and compensation increase over and above guaranteed SCA wages.
- Opportunities for promotion to supervisor and management positions
- Leadership and development opportunities
VWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer