Lead Journeyman Electrician

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This posting is primarily for potential future needs and does not reflect a current open position. Resumes received in response to these listings will be considered when an actual need is identified.

Lead Journeyman Electrician

SUMMARY

Bering Global Solutions, LLC, a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation, is currently seeking a qualified Lead Journeyman Electrician in Kodiak, Alaska.

About Bering Straits Native Corporation

BSNC is headquartered in Nome, Alaska. Regional operations include real estate management, development, tourism, construction, mining services and sales of rock and aggregate. BSNC also has an office in Anchorage, which oversees government contract work under 

SBA 8(a)

HUBZone

 and small business programs. Anchorage operations also include construction, support services and shareholder services. To find out more go to https://beringstraits.com/

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs lead journeyman level electrical work in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, fixtures, and equipment; performs duties of professional electrician and independently assesses plans, maintains, and improves electrical systems and devices; works in accordance with standard trade practices; carries out assignments made in the form of written and oral instructions that may be accompanied by sketches and blueprints and work that arises out of inspections and troubleshooting.

Supervise, evaluate, plan, and participate in the electrical day-to-day operation, maintenance, repair and construction of the base owned electrical utility system (KEA owns most of the electrical utility for Base Kodiak), building/facility distribution system(s) and equipment.  

Lead journeyman electrician shall serve as the primary supervisor, technician, and technical resource for the electrical distribution systems inside building/facilities, and base owned electrical utility system.  

Electrician shall ensure that all required maintenance and repair efforts receive identification, initiate documentation, and provide 

repairs/modifications to existing systems.  

All necessary maintenance or repairs (as either operations maintenance, repairs, service, or work requests) shall be accomplished in an appropriate and timely fashion.  

Electrician will also provide support of construction projects to help facilitate the base’s needs, such as providing additional outlets, running new homeruns, replacing/modernizing load banks/electrical panels, replacing VFDs, process controls, etc.  

In all cases, maintenance and repairs shall be performed as necessary to prevent undue wear and tear, prolong the useful life of equipment and systems, and promote the most efficient and economical performance. 

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

Required (Minimum) Qualifications

The electrician must currently hold a State of Alaska Electrician Journeyman certification of fitness per Alaska State Statute 8 AAC 90.160.

The electrician shall have a minimum ten (10) years documented experience as an electrician where working with electrical distribution and power systems.  The electrician shall have a minimum of two (2) years’ working with utility systems such as building feed wire systems, transformers, electrical connection boxes/meters.

The electrician shall have a thorough knowledge and understanding with VFDs, SCADA, process controls, Industrial equipment including Generators, Boilers, Treatment Plant Processes, etc.

A minimum of three (3) years’ experience supervising other workers who monitor, operate, maintain, and repair electrical systems as well as associated equipment.

Familiarity with and knowledge of electrical codes and best practices with regard to electrical distribution and power systems.  

Knowledge of the safety hazards and necessary safety precautions connected with electrical systems. 

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be able to work independently and as a member of a team.

Preferred

NA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to push, pull, lift or carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 70 pounds on occasion. Perform housekeeping, brush control and grounds keeping duties and corrosion control painting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Job is performed in an outdoor setting with exposure all sorts of inclement weather.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, you are required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable references and background check. Must have reliable transportation to/from work.

Shareholder Preference.

  BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, BSNC shareholder descendants and BSNC shareholder spouses, in that order.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/ AA/ Male/ Female/ Disability/ Vets employer.

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.

# of Vacancies

1

Company info

Bering Straits Native Corporation
Website : http://beringstraits.com/