Electrician Foreman

Job Description

Summary:

Seasonal Contract posit
i
on supporting the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC).
Electrician Foreman will supervise and perform electrical maintenance or construction work, or any combination thereof, under the supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
or
Assistant Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
. Tasking is based on employee's prior work experience and ASC schedule requirements.

Position Responsibilities
(not all inclusive)
:

Supervise the activities of Facilities Electric Shop, Electricians, and Electrician Apprentices

Supervise and perform hands-on installation of branch circuits, power distribution wiring, electrical equipment, fixtures, lighting systems and conduit in compliance with the National Electric Code (NEC)

Supervise and perform hands-on diagnosis, repair, and scheduled Preventative Maintenance on existing systems, equipment, fixtures, and infrastructure

Supervise and install fixtures, wiring conduits,
motors
and other electrical equipment

Supervise and inspect transformers and circuit breakers and other electrical components

Interpret, ex
plain to subordinates and
accomplish
tasking working from verbal information, schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, documents, vendor/manufacturer manuals, and applicable electrical specifications and codes

Work standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment

Use a variety of electrician's hand tools and measuring and testing instruments and instruct subordinates as necessary

Timely respond to emergency service calls during and outside normal working hours

Maintain effective communication between departments and represent department as needed at operational meetings

Assist
with ensuring
accurate
material and labor charge code use, and
accurate
timecard submittal

Interact with the National Science Foundation,
military
and other agency officials, over the telephone, via email and in person in a professional manner

Maintain
accurate
and thorough documentation of hours worked, tasking performed, materials used, and processes involved

Advise
supervisor of job progress, material/labor requirements, and personnel matters

Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), suggest revisions

as needed, and create SOPs as directed

Perform tasking outdoors in environmentally challenging conditions including wind and extreme
cold weather

Routinely
utilize
independent judgment and discretion to
identify
potential issues and solve problems

Work directly with other departments to plan and complete tasking
and
assist
other trades or departments with their tasking as appropriate

Evaluate labor and material needs for tasking and assign duties to subordinate staff as appropriate

Routinely inspect worksites and evaluate staff tasking

Ensure staff attendance at required trainings and
maintain
records of departmental trainings

Evaluate and
identify
job hazards and effectively communicate information to staff verbally and in writing through various venues, including weekly and daily crew meetings

Prepare and document work plans, job hazard analysis, job safety analysis, code required forms, checklists, and internal procedural documents as
required

Appropriately use personnel protective equipment to
include:
Arc Flash, electrical rated boots,
gloves
and non-conductive equipment

Perform ongoing risk and hazard assessment and pro
actively
identify
any unsafe conditions, hazards or Code violations and communicate them effectively

Comply with
all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements and
participate
in Work Center Safety Program and ASC safety objectives

Follow ASC Electrical Safety Program and promote electrical safety throughout the United States Antarctic Program

Learn and use computer-based labor, inventory, and maintenance tracking applications

Communicate professionally and informatively with subordinates

Maintain division metrics following Quality Assurance procedures, and safety practices

Assist
with the ordering of resupply materials for the department to
maintain
adequate inventory on station

Handle confidential matters (personnel actions, management reports, etc.)
in accordance with
management policy and with the highest degree of professionalism

Review and approve employee timesheets and Maximo Work Orders

Work with Human Resources to
timely
address personnel issues

Provide
timely
performance feedback to staff and
timely
submission of end-of-season evaluations to Human Resources

Provide suggestions and recommendations for re-hiring and advancement of staff

Perform other duties as
required

Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses
:

High School diploma or
GED

A current Journeyman Electrician license, a current Master Electrician license, or equivalent Union membership in good standing
.
A Journeyman license requiring less than 8,000 hours or of the Residential type shall not be considered.

Minimum
eight
years of documented experience in all phases of electrical work, including rough-in, trim-out, wiring of electrical equipment and fixtures, conduit installation, power distribution wiring including voltages up to 4160, and design /layout of electrical systems

Must have been in a lead, Foreman, or supervisory position for a minimum of
three

of the
eight

years of experience

Expected Skills and Competencies:

Thorough knowledge of the current National Electrical Code and the principles of electricity

Possess the competencies, willingness, and ability to perform the duties of position

Experienced in construction and maintenance of commercial and/or industrial facilities

Proficient in diagnosing electrical issues and
maintaining
, adjusting, repairing, and replacing electrical systems and components

Skilled in ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, diagrams, maintenance manual and manufacturer's troubleshooting guides to
accomplish
tasking

Experienced developing written work plans, job hazard analysis, and job safety analysis related to the work activities under a permit to work system

Thorough knowledge of the principles of electricity and the current National Electrical Code

Proficient in the use of electrical/electronic and mechanical test equipment, instruments, measuring devices, and shop tools such as soldering units, meters, scopes, and probes

Highly skilled at troubleshooting using
appropriate testing
devices

Extremely knowledgeable
regarding
occupational hazards of the electrical trade and related safety precautions

Expert in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment

Minimum intermediate level computer skills with MS Office Suite experience to include Word,
Excel
and Outlook

Able and willing to learn and effectively
utilize

computer-based
labor, inventory, and maintenance tracking applications

Proficient in LOTO procedures for various tasking

Proficient in confined space safety protocols

Proficient in electrical safety procedures (NFPA 70E and OSHA)

Proficient in risk assessment and determination of PPE
appropriate to
specific tasking

Knowledgeable of limits of PPE and proper maintenance of PPE

Familiar with fall protection and respirator use

Competent analyzing situations and making technical and safety decisions based on specifications and applicable codes and manufacturer guidelines

Solid decision-making ability and sound judgment to
safely and effectively solve problems

Good organizational and planning skills

Preferred:

Training or certification on NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

Experience with installation, repair, and maintenance of heat trace on outdoor insulated piping

Experience with installation, repair, and maintenance of permanently installed UPS systems

Experience with installation, repair, and maintenance of motor controls and Variable Frequency Drives

Experience with Maximo or other Computerized Maintenance Management System

Experience with installation, repair, and maintenance of airfield runway lighting (McMurdo only)

Experience with maintenance and installation of fire alarm systems and components (South Pole and Palmer)

Physical and/or Other Requirements
:

Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods

Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica

Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer

Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF

Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.

Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.

Must
participate
in community programs, such as "house-mouse" (chores), "daisy-picking" (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety
objectives
.

Valid Driver's License issued in the United States

Must be able to obtain and
maintain
facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is
required
for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.