My Job at the airport

This opening for a position as wireman at the airport serves here to illustrate what exactly I do on my job.

Requisition # 2157
Job Title: Wireman
Department: Aviation Maintenance
External or Internal Posting: External
Hourly: $33.50
Location: Sea-Tac Intl Airport
Grade/Step: 04/1
Exempt/Non-exempt/Wage: Wage
Weekly Standard Hours: 40.0

Filing closes Friday, 01/27/2006, at 4:00 p.m.

PURPOSE: To perform electrical maintenance, operation, and installation work at Sea-Tac International Airport in support of the Aviation Maintenance department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The operation, installation, and maintenance of all medium voltage substations: breakers, vaults, cables and terminations, power centers, power and lighting panels, airfield lighting, emergency generation, HVAC motor controls, PLC, watt hour and demand metering, automated monitoring and control systems, fault indicators, capacitors, regulators, and surge suppression devices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, OTHER WORK CHARACTERISTICS: Must have a working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, OSHA, WISHA, and Port of Seattle safety requirements. Qualified candidates will posses excellent interpersonal and troubleshooting skills. Must be able to use power and hand tools, meters, splice and terminate high voltage cables, and weld. Must have the ability to work independently utilizing critical thinking and judgment in defining, analyzing, and resolving problems. Able to take initiative and be responsible for completion of assigned tasks with limited supervision in an expedient, timely fashion. Must possess proven skills denoting attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent time management, prioritization, and the ability to multi-task. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Completion of a Washington State approved electrical apprenticeship or equivalent program. Must have a valid Washington State EL01 electrician's certificate. A valid Washington State driver's license, or the ability to obtain one, is required. Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) if required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Five years of working experience as a journey person wireman/electrician in a maintenance environment. Strong background with electronics, PLCs, ladder logic, VFDs, and GPUs. Strong Windows-based computer knowledge and radio communication skills. Certified cable splicer.

ENVIRONMENT: This is a maintenance environment and is a 24/7 operation. Must be willing to work any five day shift, including weekends. Will generally work in a shop environment, as well as outside in all types of inclement weather, confined spaces and from elevated positions such as manlifts, ladders, bucket trucks, towers, and buildings. Must be available to work overtime to respond to electrical outages and emergencies as required.

COMMENTS: There are two full-time positions available. Candidates selected for interview may be asked to submit to a written test demonstrating understanding of systems listed previously in this advertisement. Will be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check with the FBI. Must complete and pass the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) and Aircraft Operation Area (AOA) training courses. Must comply with all Aviation Maintenance work rules, shop safety requirements, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, including wearing approved footwear complying with ANSI Z-41 standards with EH (electrical hazard) protection. Must provide appropriate personal hand tools. Must be a member in good standing or join Union-Local 46 within 30 days of employment. This position is subject to an 18-month probationary training period.